Long ago on independence square (Blue Springs, Liberty: calibration, house, theater)

[Kev 2732]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

What high profile Independence resident’s grandson was mayor of Independence?


What high profile Independence resident’s grandfather was mayor of Independence?

Could it be the Sermons?

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Kev 2732

Could it be the Sermons?

No, but a good show.

The elder Roger T. (1891 - 1950) was like the Energizer Bunny as he went on and on and on. He was in his 26th year as mayor when he died still having almost his entire four year re-election term yet to serve. Term limitations, anyone?

The younger Roger T. (1918 - 1998) never served as mayor and I don't know that he even ran for that position but I think he was urged to.

[WCHS'59]

Wilson’s Opera House was located on the east side of the square where the old Bundschu/Emery Bird Bundschu/Macy’s was located.


I have no information as to its seating capacity.


How long did this often mentioned Opera House serve the citizens of Independence?

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

The Granada Theater seated 1,000 people.
The Englewood seated 670.
The Maywood seated 540.
The Plaza seated 500.
The Electric seated 500.
The Majestic seated 330 (north Main close to the Electric. I believe I saw somewhere this was a theater for black patrons)

However, this place seated 2,000. What was it?

It is NOT the Turtle, as it seats almost 6,000. Perhaps it was the amphitheater at Slover Park.

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

It is NOT the Turtle, as it seats almost 6,000. Perhaps it was the amphitheater at Slover Park.

Chuckle, have not heard about the name Turtle, although that might be referring to The Auditorium based on the 6,000.

It is not Slover Park.

[Major Tom 58]

Found this on facebook today. Thought it was a cool picture. And now back to the trivia games!

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Major Tom 58

Found this on facebook today. Thought it was a cool picture. And now back to the trivia games!

I recall that Buick. I wondered then why the city had such an expensive car for the Fire Chief. Buicks back then cost an arm and a leg. I am wondering if he might not have purchased his own car as a vanity thing and perhaps the city footed the cost of paint job.

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Major Tom 58

Found this on facebook today. Thought it was a cool picture. And now back to the trivia games!

I have a question: Name the spot where this photo was taken?

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

What high profile Independence resident’s grandson was mayor of Independence?


What high profile Independence resident’s grandfather was mayor of Independence?

What high profile Independence resident’s grandson was mayor of Independence?
William McCoy, first mayor of Independence in 1849, served one year.

What high profile Independence resident’s grandfather was mayor of Independence?
William McCoy, elected in 1920, served two years.

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

The Granada Theater seated 1,000 people.
The Englewood seated 670.
The Maywood seated 540.
The Plaza seated 500.
The Electric seated 500.
The Majestic seated 330 (north Main close to the Electric. I believe I saw somewhere this was a theater for black patrons)

However, this place seated 2,000. What was it?

The grandstands at the Rodeo? The All School Stadium at WCHS? The county jail?