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In the late 1800s, Pendleton Heights was developed as Kansas City's first suburb from the original 200 acre Jones Farm. It is bounded by the Paseo to the west, Chestnut Trafficway to the east, Independence Boulevard to the south and Cliff Drive to the north. Recognized by Kansas City as a Historic District, Pendleton Heights has the distinction of being the oldest surviving neighborhood.Pendleton Heights boasts Kansas City's first boulevard plus two others, two city parks, the original city reservoir, one of only two nationally listed urban scenic byways and the largest collection of Victorian homes in the city. The site of the city's original Millionaire's Row, the architectural styles include Traditional Victorian, Craftsman, Italianate, Eastlake, Shingle-Style, Richardson Romanesque, Folk Victorian, Kansas City Shirtwaist, French Beaux Arts and grand Queen Anne. There is even a castle on the bluffs overlooking the East Bottoms and Missouri River. Currently only the Philip E. Chappell House (1836 Pendleton Avenue) is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, however, many more are capable of qualification.During the 1880s, residents of what would later be called Pendleton Heights were rapidly becoming the peak of Kansas City Society. Many mansions were built here, some at the cost of $75,000 or more. These palatial homes were built for the well-to-do businessmen, lumber barons, bankers, lawyers and judges of Kansas City.The grand days of Pendleton Heights lasted until the late 1910s when, after World War I, the exodus of the wealthy began to move as the City expanded southerly. The area eventually became the gathering spot for Italian immigrants. By the end of World War II, all but a few of the grand mansions had been abandoned, vandalized or demolished, while many of the surviving homes had been sectioned into multi-unit apartments or converted into commercial use. Never again were houses built of such grand design and elaborate ornamentation.(www.pendletonheights.org)Today, Historic Pendleton Heights in Northeast Kansas City is experiencing a renaissance as visionaries- young & old- buy up properties in the area to renovate, live in and work in. As more people come to call her their home, Pendleton Height's reputation as Kansas City's best kept secret is fading fast.

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I'd like to meet:

People who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get to work on making their dreams a reality. People who believe in the value of diversity in their neighborhood. People who desire to be a part of a fully engaged, ever evolving community.

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Third Annual Holiday Homes Tour

The Third Annual Pendleton Heights Holiday Homes Tour will feature the first floors of four Victorian homes within the Historic District, all decorated for the Christmas holidays. Tickets are $10 thr...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:30:00 GMT

Bingo, Burgers & Beer: a fundraiser for Pendleton Heights

Boulevard Beer specials! Burger Basket specials! Where: The Brick, 1727 McGee, KCMOWhen: Saturday, September 5th, from 5-9pmJoin your friends for an early dinner, fun and games, while showing some lo...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:34:00 GMT

Back Door Break Ins

Though it didn't happen in Pendleton Heights, it happened to someone many of us know who lives in Northeast Kansas City, MO. Last night around 10pm our friend and her partner were in their home w...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:53:00 GMT

Reno'd PH Victorian for sale: price slashed to the bone

Renovated Victorian in Pendleton Heights: 220 Olive St. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full basement, large open floor plan on first floor with office or library alcove. All new wiring and plumbing. Partial...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:44:00 GMT

Northeast KCMO Leaf & Brush Pick up 2009

The City of Kansas City Missouri offers free curbside leaf and brush pick up to residents every fall and spring. Pick up dates coincide with your regular trash day. For residents of the Northeast th...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:36:00 GMT

Impact of Proposed Budgets to KCPD service

A serious matter here- · The proposed FY2009-10 Budget under consideration by the Mayor would cut funding for the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department by $12.1 million. This cut would be f...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:27:00 GMT

2009 Kansas City, MO Council Members

FYI:2009 Kansas City, MO Council Members & Mayor Info Deb Hermann, At Large, 1st District....City Hall, 22nd floor " 414 E. 12th St. " Kansas City, MO 64106 " Phone: (816) 513-1624 " Fax: (816) 513-16...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:19:00 GMT

Update: Proposed Buddhist Temple @Park & Lexington

The committee hearing date for the proposed Buddhist Temple @Park & Lexington has been temporarily postponed until some time in February.* In the meantime, please send your messages of support for th...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:19:00 GMT

1st PHNA meeting of 2009 topic: construction of Buddhist Temple @Lexington & Park

Whether you're a long time resident of Pendleton Heights, a newcomer, or merely interested in the evolution of our neighborhood, we hope you'll join us for the first Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Ass...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:45:00 GMT

For Sale: 121 Olive St. 64124

I have no idea why this 4 bedroom/ 2 bath fixer-upper is being sold for next to nothing because when you click on the link (below), you'll see that all the pics look nice enou...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:41:00 GMT