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mikeelderart

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Hi. I’m the kind of person who doesn’t just visit a town — I ask what burned down, what’s buried, and why nobody talks about the old stairs that go nowhere. I’m drawn to forgotten places, odd traditions, roadside mysteries, accidental landmarks, and stories that feel too strange to be made up (but absolutely aren’t). If there’s a historical plaque that makes you say “wait… WHAT?”, I’m already taking photos. I believe every town has a secret personality, usually hiding behind a normal-looking building or a badly written sign. I’m here for the ghost stories, the weird food, the “you had to be there” moments, and the places locals stop noticing because they’re too busy living next to them. Basically: if it’s unusual, overlooked, slightly mysterious, or gloriously unnecessary — I want to know about it.
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Laugh-O-Gram Studio
Permanently Closed

Kansas City, Missouri

Laugh-O-Gram Studio

This Kansas City studio was home to Walt Disney's first animation business.

Wheatley - Provident Hospital the 1909 building on April 5th 2020

Kansas City, Missouri

Wheatley-Provident Hospital

The crumbling remains of the first Black-owned and operated hospital in Kansas City.

Exterior West side.

Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City Workhouse

This abandoned prison castle has become an imposing gallery of graffiti art.

Charlie Parker Memorial

Kansas City, Missouri

Charlie Parker Memorial

This giant green head remembers one of America's jazz giants.

A mural on the side of the building was painted by local artist Alexander Austin in honor of area native jazz great Charlie “Bird” Parker.

Kansas City, Missouri

Mutual Musicians Foundation

Soak in the soul of Kansas City at the oldest continually-operating jazz club in the country.

What remains of the corner of 12th Street and Vine.

Kansas City, Missouri

Goin’ To Kansas City Plaza

This classic Kansas City song reference is the place for anyone who wants to stand at the corner of 12th Street and Vine.

Kessler Park Reservoir

Kansas City, Missouri

Kessler Park Reservoir

An abandoned concrete jungle surrounded by a lush park.

Bird's Botanicals
Permanently Closed

Kansas City, Missouri

Bird's Botanicals

A cave 150 feet beneath Kansas City is the perfect climate for growing 10,000 delicate orchids.

A typical SubTropolis building.

Kansas City, Missouri

SubTropolis

The "World's Largest Underground Business Complex," a 55,000,000-square-foot city underneath Missouri.

Jesse James was buried next to his wife, Zerelda.

Kearney, Missouri

Jesse James’ Grave

The final resting place of the legendary outlaw.

The entrance of the museum.

Liberty, Missouri

Jesse James Bank Museum

The site of the first daylight, peacetime bank robbery by the James gang.

Independence Temple.

Independence, Missouri

Independence Temple

This otherworldly church spire reaches up toward the heavens.

Watkins Home

Kearney, Missouri

Watkins Woolen Mill

One of America's first planned communities is preserved in a state park.

The Odd Fellows Home.

Liberty, Missouri

Odd Fellows Home

The ruins of a 19th century shelter run by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Bingham-Waggoner Estate

Independence, Missouri

The Bingham-Waggoner Estate

This mansion was made famous by its colorful cast of owners and location along the Sante Fe Trail.

Leila's Hair Museum

Independence, Missouri

Leila's Hair Museum

A museum celebrating the Victorian obsession with hair art.

Vaile Mansion

Independence, Missouri

Vaile Mansion

A remarkably opulent mansion with a tragic history.

Hall of Waters

Excelsior Springs, Missouri

Hall of Waters

This art deco masterpiece was once a miracle spring mecca but is now simply a government office building.

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