LaDene Morton, author of the newly released book, The Brookside Story: Shops of Every Necessary Character, presents an illustrated talk featuring nearly 50 rarely or never-before seen images of the Brookside Shopping District from its beginnings in 1919 through the present day. The images highlight Brookside’s early construction, lost architecture, historical happenings, and favorite shops of yesteryear. Together they reveal why Brookside is the special and unique place beloved by generations of Kansas Citians.

Morton has lived and worked in the Brookside area during a 30-year career in community development.