Central Hyde Park in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hyde Park Neighborhood
Architect: George A. Mathews (1860-1903) Constructed: 1897-1917
— 1897 National and Kansas City Landmark Janssen Place Historic District —
Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 22, 2015
1. 1897 National and Kansas City Landmark Janssen Place Historic District Marker
Originally platted as part of the City of Westport and intended as a planned, residential area, Janssen Place was conceived and developed by Arthur E. Stilwell, an urban planner and railroad magnate who founded Kansas City Southern and other railroads. It was named for August Janssen, Stilwell's business associate. Designed in 1897 and patterned after Portland and Westmoreland Places in St. Louis, Missouri, it is a significant example of landscape design and neighborhood planning in Kansas City. The Neo-Classic Revival style entrance was constructed in 1897 of cut white Arkansas limestone and was restored in 2012. In 2001, major streetscape and lighting improvements were made and Kansas City's first private street became public. The original nineteen large homes were erected between 1897 and 1917. Janssen Place was often referred to as "Lumberman's Row" due to the large number of lumber and construction tycoon who resided here.
Entered on the National register of Historic Places in 1976.
Entered on the Kansas City Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 39° 3.695′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Golf Course in Kansas City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eagle Scout Tribute Fountain (approx. 0.3 miles away); Park Maintenance Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Southland Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hostess Brands (approx. 0.4 miles away); Queen Anne Row Houses (approx. half a mile away); Kansas City Athenaeum (approx. 0.6 miles away); Major Murray Davis D.S.C. (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 22, 2015
2. 1897 National and Kansas City Landmark Janssen Place Historic District Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 22, 2015
3. Time Capsule Marker, on the right side of entranceway
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
