The story
Burned down three months before hosting the 1900 Democratic National Convention, then was rebuilt in just 90 days in a legendary feat called 'Kansas City Spirit.'
Everything that was here
- 1899–1936
Convention HallArena/Convention Center
Burned down three months before hosting the 1900 Democratic National Convention, then was rebuilt in just 90 days in a legendary feat called 'Kansas City Spirit.'
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