Buildings

Roof of Kirby Bowling Alley in Independence, Missouri after a fire. This photo was sent to Senator Harry S. Truman by the owner of the bowling alley, Jim Kirby, who was seeking Senator Truman's help in getting material to rebuild the bowling alley.

Exterior of Kirby Bowling Alley, in Independence, Missouri, after a fire. This photo was sent to Senator Harry S. Truman by the owner of the bowling alley, Jim Kirby, who was seeking Senator Truman's help in getting material to rebuild the bowling alley.

Interior of building located on 100 Maiden Lane, New York, New York. R. Howard Bland of the U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company sent these photos to President Harry S. Truman to demonstrate that his building needed repairs. He was denied the ability to make the repairs because of the priority of construction materials and equipment for housing for veterans.

Interior of building located on 100 Maiden Lane, New York, New York. R. Howard Bland of the U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company sent these photos to President Harry S. Truman to demonstrate that his building needed repairs. He was denied the ability to make the repairs because of the priority of construction materials and equipment for housing for veterans.

Interior of building located on 100 Maiden Lane, New York, New York. R. Howard Bland of the U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company sent these photos to President Harry S. Truman to demonstrate that his building needed repairs. He was denied the ability to make the repairs because of the priority of construction materials and equipment for housing for veterans.

Interior of building located on 100 Maiden Lane, New York, New York. R. Howard Bland of the U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company sent these photos to President Harry S. Truman to demonstrate that his building needed repairs. He was denied the ability to make the repairs because of the priority of construction materials and equipment for housing for veterans.

Interior of building located on 100 Maiden Lane, New York, New York. R. Howard Bland of the U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company sent these photos to President Harry S. Truman to demonstrate that his building needed repairs. He was denied the ability to make the repairs because of the priority of construction materials and equipment for housing for veterans.

Interior of building located on 100 Maiden Lane, New York City, New York. R. Howard Bland of the U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company sent these photos to President Harry S. Truman to demonstrate that his building needed repairs. He was denied the ability to make the repairs because of the priority of construction materials and equipment for housing for veterans.

Photo of the Federal Office Building at 911 Walnut, Kansas City, Missouri. The building, rising 33 stories above the corner of 9th and Walnut Streets, is occupied by several of the major agencies. Formerly a bank building, the structure was purchased by the Government.

Lee's Summit Athletic Club, Lee's Summit, Missouri. Transferred from museum collection in 1985.