Kemper Arena was built in 18 months in 1973–74 on the site of the former Kansas City Stockyards just west of downtown in the West Bottoms to replace the 8,000-seat Municipal …

Jul 11, 2014 · Here is a timeline of the arena's 40-year history: 1974 – Kemper Arena opened amid a large public building boom taking place in Kansas City. Crown Center, Kansas City …

Jun 6, 2024 · Discover the fascinating history of Kansas City's Kemper Arena, from its innovative design and architectural accolades to the dramatic roof collapse in 1979 and its subsequent …

Apr 29, 2019 · On June 3, 1979, the Kemper Arena hosted a convention of America’s top architects. The group gathered inside the West Bottom’s sleek modernist arena, a structure it …

Kemper Arena's concert list along with photos, videos, and setlists of their past concerts & performances.

Jul 11, 2014 · About four and a half decades ago, in a stunningly brief period of years, Kansas City built major public structures for air travelers, conventioneers and sports fans. All survive...

KC was awarded an NHL franchise in 1972. The team was to begin play in 1974, but there wasn’t a facility to house an NHL team. Taxpayers in Johnson County, Kansas voted against building …

Sep 21, 2008 · Historic preservationist Elizabeth Rosin discusses the architectural and cultural significance of Kemper Arena, its impact on the West Bottoms District, and her quest to list the …

Jun 6, 2023 · What we now know as the Hy-Vee Arena didn’t actually start that way. Kemper opened in 1974 and operated under that name until its 2017 renovation. Throughout the …

Kemper Arena was built in 18 months in 1973–74 on the site of the former Kansas City Stockyards just west of downtown in the West Bottoms to replace the 8,000-seat Municipal …