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The West Bottoms was originally referred to as the “French Bottoms”.  It was the site of trade between French trappers and Kansas Indians.  The area was established by the trappers as an area of commerce.  The West Bottoms became the receiving point for goods offloaded from steamships traveling upstream on the Missouri river due in part of the western immigration and trade with Mexico over the Santa Fe Trail.  The importance of the area increased with the advent of the railroad.  The stockyards (established in 1871) then chose to develop there because of the livestock that came in from the Southwest over the rails. A whole city grew around the stockyards. The Union Depot was built on Union Street where hotels, bars and restaurants flourished.  Over 90 percent of the value in Kansas City lay in the West Bottoms. A devastating flood in 1903 ended the investment in housing, schools and churches.  However, the agricultural, meat packing, freight and industrial investments continued to grow. By then the rule of thumb was clearly established namely the economic vitality of the city was determined by the economic progress of the West Bottoms.
If you are in the KC area, you have no doubt heard of "First Fridays" and you should come on down this weekend. The West Bottoms just got a lot cooler. 

To schedule a showing please call:
 913-406-7833

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Leasing Office/Corporate Headquarters:
1401 W. 13th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64102
​816-842-4280
816-225-3428

amber@fullmoonprod.com

Mobile: 913-406-7833
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 Rumely Tractor Historic Event Space Location:
1222 W. 12th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64101
​816-842-4280
​816-225-3428


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