City Hall at Night, Kansas City

City Hall at Night, Kansas City
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17493
Building: 
Central Library
Current Location: 
West wall
Floor: 
4th
Object Description
Artist: 
Unknown
Object Type: 
Print
Details: 
This is a photograph of the Kansas City, Missouri, City Hall building at night.
Framed: 
Yes
Length: 
18 3/4 inches
Width: 
1 inches
Height: 
22 3/4 inches
Description: 

This photograph features City Hall in downtown Kansas City illuminated under an inky night sky. The building is located at 414 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Mo. The building is monumental and angular with an unmistakable air of bureaucracy. The building is the third city hall since the incorporation of the city of Kansas in 1853. Construction lasted for 22 months and the concrete was supplied by then-political boss Tom Pendergast. Its location has served as the city's center for government since 1937. It was built by architect firm Wight and Wight under the management of the Swenson Construction Company.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes