Garment District

One of my favorite streets in downtown KCMO.  In the 1930 several large clothing manufacturer were located on this street.

Details - Garment District

Building details always attract my eye.  One of my favorite blocks in downtown KCMO is known as the Garment District.  Another favorite is the weekend, Friday is here.  Happy Friday.

I found this building in the Garment District downtown.  It is on the National Register of Historic Places.  In the 1930's many large clothing manufacturers has businesses here, making it the second largest garment district next to New York City

Scamp's Alley

The area behind the Folgers Coffee Plant is named Scamp's alley after the longest, continuous performing group. 

 Jazz aficionados know that The Scamps are a regular feature at The Phoenix, performing at the club on 8th Street and Central for 17 years. The group has earned recognition by having 8th Street between Broadway and Central renamed as Scamp's Alley. The Scamps also perform regularly on Saturdays at The Majestic.

Thank you Randy.

Harry J Epstein Building

This family own company has been in this location for 80 years, the age of the building.  They specialize in quality American made hand tools.  I plan to putz around in the store one of these days, I love tools.  This store is located in the Garment District across the street from the Phoenix Jazz Bar

Old made Modern

Garment District

Old Reflected in New

Thursdays photo reflection

Phoenix Jazz Club

This area at Central and 8th street was known as the Garment District in 1888.  The Phoenix was a hotel with a  saloon on the first floor.  The Phoenix Hotel was supposedly a shady hotel and rumored to be more of a bordello.