Cities and towns

Photograph of an engraving of the first Jackson County courthouse in Independence, Missouri, probably dated around 1844. Same as 2006-296.

A photograph of an engraving of Kansas City, Missouri and the Missouri River in 1850.

The Old Gillis House Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. From: Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (Photo-View, KC-V-765).

Photograph of an engraving of a scene of Kansas City, Missouri, with river in foreground, around the late 1800s. From: Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

Photograph of an engraving of a river scene with part of Kansas City in background. From: Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

V-E (Victory in Europe) Day at 12th and Main Streets in Kansas City, Missouri. From: Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

Scene in Kansas City, Missouri, looking west on 13th street. From: Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

11th Street, between Main and Walnut Streets in Kansas City, Missouri, also known as Petticoat Lane. An early scene. From: Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

Photograph of a drawing of Old Westport, early-day trading center, where the trains moved over the Santa Fe Trail, circa 1850. From: Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

Kansas City, Missouri street scene. The exact location is unknown. From: Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.