Scarritt Arcade
Kansas City Landmark
— Architect: Root and Siemens • Constructed: 1906-1907 —
The exterior of the Scarritt Arcade with its ornate terra cotta shows the influence of Louis Sullivan and the 'Chicago School' of architecture. An interior skylighted open well, with windows on all sides, allows natural light into the offices which surround the well.
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Erected 1977 by Landmarks Commission of Kansas City, Missouri.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.
Location. 39° 6.227′ N, 94° 34.904′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Downtown Kansas City. Marker is on Walnut Street north of 9th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 819 Walnut Street, Kansas City MO 64106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Muse of the Missouri (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); New York Life Building (about 700 feet away); New England Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frankel, Frank & Company Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Phoenix Hotel Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Exchange Hotel Building (approx. ¼ mile away);
Also see . . .
1. Scarritt Building and Arcade. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on September 4, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The First Chicago School of Architecture. Encyclopedia of Chicago website entry (Submitted on September 4, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 4, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.