pendergast hq
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Thomas J. Pendergast was a political boss extraordinaire in the 1920s and 30s. His downfall came from his own weakness for gambling and his desire to outdo yet quietly stand above wealth. rich.TRANSCRIPT
Thomas J. Pendergast Headquarters
1908 Main StreetKansas City, Jackson County,
MissouriPresented to
The Landmarks CommissionKansas City, Jackson County,
MissouriAugust 2011
ByArchitectural & Historical Research, LLC
Kansas City, MOPhotographs by Richard Welnowski
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
South and west façades, view facing northeast
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
Second floor office space, view facing west
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
Entrances at first floor vestibule First floor retail (l); second floor office space (r)
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
Second floor hallway View facing south
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
Second floor: northeast corner (originally served as Pendergast’s office)
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
Second floor, view of reception room looking east
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
Pendergast office, second floorView looking southwest
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
Second floor. southeast office, view north toward Pendergast’s office
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
North
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
North
Second Floor Plan
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ
19th Street
North
Thomas J. Pendergast HQ