Vintage postcard of Barney Allis Plaza shows forgotten tower in downtown KC

The buildings that surround this forgotten part of downtown KC are familiar, but the smokestack at the center of this postcard image has not been seen for decades.
Kansas City Star

Who was Barney Allis? And why is a ‘forlorn’ KC plaza named after this beloved man?

Uniquely KC is a Star series exploring what makes Kansas City special. From our award-winning barbecue to rich Midwestern history, we’re exploring why KC is the “Paris of the Plains.” By the time ...
KSHB Kansas City

Belgian artist duo wins $2.18M art commission as part of new Barney Allis Plaza

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The redevelopment of Barney Allis Plaza in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, will include a $2.18 million public work of art. City officials announced Friday the winning bid came from ...
KMBC Kansas City

$90 million reconstruction of Barney Allis Plaza now underway in Kansas City

CHARGES. AND NOW TO THAT GROUNDBREAKING IN KANSAS CITY. THIS MORNING, A NEW BARNEY ALLIS PLAZA IS ON THE WAY. I’M KELLY ECKERMAN AND I AM BRYA BERRY. AND FOR LAURA, THIS IS ONE OF SEVERAL 2026 ...
The Business Journals

Barney Allis Plaza redevelopment hits milestone as $120M project advances

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Barney Allis Plaza's long ...
KCTV News

Kansas City calling on artists to help transform Barney Allis Plaza

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Last summer, Kansas City broke ground on a complete overhaul of Barney Allis Plaza. The city says it is looking to transform the plaza into an iconic landmark in the heart of ...
WDAF-TV

Kansas City to close Barney Allis Plaza parking garage

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Kansas City will permanently close Barney ...