InventoryCollection Number: 17160Building: Central LibraryCurrent Location: Men's Restroom entry Floor: 3rd Object DescriptionArtist: Charles GrahamArtist Dates: 1852-1911Artist Nationality: AmericanObject Type: PrintDetails: This is a giclee reproduction of a drawing of 9th St. Kansas City looking west from Walnut St. for the June 7th, 1890 cover of Harper's Weekly. Framed: YesLength: 46 inchesWidth: 1 inchesHeight: 62 inchesDescription: This is an enlarged poster of a drawing of a downtown Kansas City block by Charles Graham. Beneath the image reads "NINTH STREET, KANSAS CITY, LOOKING WEST FROM WALNUT STREET-Drawn by Charles Graham- [SEE PAGE 451]." One gets a sense of what the artist may have seen while looking in this direction: a bustling city street alive with streetcars, patrons, and businesses. The buildings that extend the edge of the frame emphasize their verticality and provide a view contemplating the health and progression of the city. An American flag flies in the sky above, ensuring a sense of hope and pride characteristic of the blossoming country it represents. Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: YesMake slides or videotapes for educational use: YesPermit the general public to photograph the work : Yes