Kansas City Power and Light Building - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Kansas City Power and Light Building - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The Kansas City Power and Light Building (also called the KCP&L Building and the Power and Light Building) is a landmark skyscraper located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. It was constructed by Kansas City Power and Light in 1931 as a way to promote new jobs in Downtown Kansas City. Since then, the Art Deco building has been a prominent part of Kansas City's skyline. The structure was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River upon its completion after succeeding the Smith TowerSmith Tower until the completion of the Space Needle in 1962.Space Needle The east façade of the building faces the Power & Light District (which bears its name), and the building's iconic lantern appears on promotional materials and signage for the district and even Kansas City as a whole. Read more on Wikipedia
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