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Union Station of Kansas City – Centennial Celebration

Six community volunteers who were involved in planning the festivities when Union Station re-opened in 1999 are back leading the way for Union Station of Kansas City’s centennial celebration. Union Station Kansas City will mark its 100th anniversary with a series of special events, a new history exhibit about the Station and celebrations that will culminate the weekend of October 30th through November 2nd. 

Also featured in the May 31st issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald 

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Planning Committee Members: Patty Kincaid and Lynn Devins, Centennial Weekend Open House co-chairmen; Angela Browne and Georgia Lynch, Centennial Celebration co-chairmen; and Mary Lockton and Mary McPherson, Centennial Gala co-chairmen

 

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