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The New England Wins Project of the Year

The New England Building was built in 1886-87 by the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company of Boston, Massachusetts. Located at the northeast corner of 9th and Wyandotte Streets in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, the historic landmark “is an unusual example of late nineteenth century Renaissance Revival commercial architecture.” Among its distinguishing features are its south and west exterior walls, which were constructed of rosecolored, rock-faced, Springfield sandstone from Massachusetts; round-arched entrances on the west and south; and a two-story oriel window at the southwest corner of the building. Except for some of the interior finishes, the seven-story, 54,680 square

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Butler Brothers Loft – Coming Soon!

Coming soon …Apartment #208 at Butler Brothers Lofts.   Rent – $1275/month; Move in June 18′ One Bedroom / One Bathroom (754 SF) Butler Brothers Lofts is a unique four-story building located in the heart of Kansas City’s Historic Garment District. Built in 1909 and designated on the National Registry of Historic Places, this building originally served as a dry goods storage warehouse for The Butler Brothers Company. Butler Brothers was recently renovated into 30 loft-style apartments. These lofts have soaring wood beams, colorful brick walls, and spectacular urban views. The amenity package includes a fitness facility with a full range

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Downtown KC Jazz!

Jazz it up in Downtown KC! Lonnie McFadden stood smiling beside the piano inspecting his trumpet before beginning his regular gig at The Phoenix where he entertains the Friday night crowd by playing his horn, tap dancing on the bar or singing a variety of songs. “What you have here is a music venue,” McFadden said before beginning his regular gig at the downtown restaurant and bar that also serves a variety of live music. “But you definitely are going to hear some jazz tonight right out of the box.” In fact, every night of the week, 365 days a

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