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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

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Waldo is a neighborhood located in south Kansas City, Missouri that has continued to maintain its own unique character, even though it was annexed by Kansas City in 1909. Waldo's boundaries are Gregory Boulevard on the north to 85th Street on the south (although 89th street forms a full south boundary), and Holmes Road on the east to State Line Road on the west.


Video Waldo, Kansas City



History

In 1841, Dr. David Waldo of Gasconade County, Missouri, was convinced by some friends to purchase land in Jackson County, Missouri. Dr. Waldo purchased 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) that ran from what is now Gregory to 91st Street and State Line to Holmes.

In 1860 a rail line was established between Westport and Dodson, and a main stop was located in Waldo. When the rail line was converted to street cars in 1907, a brick station was built at the Waldo location, and it became known as the Grand Central Station of Waldo. Waldo was annexed by Kansas City in 1909, which pushed the southern city limit from 49th Street to 77th Street. Business began to grow around the station, including Elmer Family Grocery and Milen Drygoods store. As the growth continued, the Waldo area became a main traffic artery of south Kansas City. Houses on Wornall Road south to 75th Street made way for continued business expansion in the 1930s.

The Waldo Water Tower, located near 75th and Holmes, is a local landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.


Maps Waldo, Kansas City



Present day

Sunnyside Park, at 84th Street and Summit Street, is currently being considered as a location for an off-leash dog park.


Elevation of West Waldo, Kansas City, MO, USA - MAPLOGS
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National tenants

  • CVS/pharmacy
  • Walgreens
  • ALDI
  • Price Chopper
  • McDonald's
  • KFC/Long John Silvers
  • Taco Bell
  • Pizza Hut
  • Papa John's Pizza
  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Subway
  • Big Lots
  • Jackson Hewitt
  • Firestone
  • Union Bank
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill

WALDO 75th & WORNALL 1955 | Kansas City | Pinterest | Kansas ...
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See also

  • List of neighborhoods in Kansas City, Missouri

Chipotle's Pizzeria Locale is coming to Waldo | The Kansas City Star
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References


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External links

  • A History of Waldo
  • "Waldo". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2014-01-26. 

Source of article : Wikipedia