L. Perry Cookingham Collection

The L. Perry Cookingham Collection was donated to the University of Missouri-Kansas City during the late 1970s through early 1980s by Mr. Cookingham. The collection contains a fairly concise and annotated selection of Cookingham’s personal and professional life. Inclusive dates are circa 1870-1993. Photographs depict the growth of Kansas City during 1939-1990.

Items in Collection: 1,803

Topics

Kansas City History

Politics & Government

1 - 5 of 5 items

Street view of 12th & McGee from the drivers side of a car stopped at a red light showing pedestrians, street cars, cars, and the exterior of the Tower Theater.

Date Published

1956-07-08

L. Perry Cookingham, Harriette W Cookingham, and unidentified persons standing outside streetcar on last day of streetcars

Date Published

1957-06-23

Street level view of the downtown Kansas City area known as the Junction located on 9th Street between Main and Delaware. View includes the Kay Hotel.

Date Published

1954-08

Street level view of the downtown Kansas City area known as the Junction located on 9th Street between Main and Delaware. View includes the Kay Hotel.

Date Published

1954-08

View from outside as L. Perry Cookingham operates street car on country line on the last day of streetcars.

Date Published

1957-06-23

Digital Collections

L. Perry Cookingham Collection

12th St. W. from McGee

Final day of street cars in K.C.

Kay Hotel

Kay Hotel

L.P. Cookingham operating street car on county line final day of cars in K.C.

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