The story
This 80-acre Kansas City park was a battleground for civil rights before competition from Worlds of Fun and storm damage closed it forever.
Everything that was here
- 1923–1977
Fairyland ParkAmusement Park
This 80-acre Kansas City park was a battleground for civil rights before competition from Worlds of Fun and storm damage closed it forever.
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Connected places
Hecht's
Washington, DC
Civil Rights Movement
Paschal's Restaurant & Motor Hotel (original Hunter Street location)
Atlanta, GA
Civil Rights Movement
Aleck's Barbecue Heaven
Atlanta, GA
Civil Rights Movement
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Nearby history
Electric Park
4600 The Paseo · 6.0 km away
Kelly's Westport Inn
500 Westport Road · 7.7 km away
Jewel Box Lounge
3219 Troost Avenue · 8.8 km away
Katz Drug Store (Main & Westport)
3142 Main Street · 9.3 km away
Metcalf South Shopping Center
9696 Metcalf Avenue · 10.5 km away
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque (Original Location)
2201 Brooklyn Avenue · 10.7 km away
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