KCK Works To Save Quindaro

Again . . . We remember that politics stalled the latest preservation efforts.

Now, here's ongoing commitment to work for this historic swath of land that is beloved by so many locals in The Dotte . . .

There have been numerous efforts to highlight the significance of the area. In the 1980s, news that the area was a proposed site for a landfill brought protests. In 2002, it was placed on the National Register. A U.S. Parks grant funded the start of stabilizing the ruins. In 2019, the area was designated a National Commemorative Site. But, as recently as last year, it was volunteers clearing debris and vegetation surrounding the Quindaro Townsite ruins. It seemed like progress would come and then stall.

Thursday, city leaders laid out four steps to get to the next level.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

KCK leaders announce renewed push to make Quindaro Townsite Ruins National Historic Landmark

Leaders in KCK hope unearthing the city's past will help them prosper in the future.