Fate of historic Art Deco building in Midtown KC unclear after ceiling collapse

Kansas City is determining if another historic building on the streetcar line in Midtown should be deemed dangerous — requiring it to either be knocked down or repaired — as its longtime tenant moves out in the face of a crumbling ceiling.

But the building’s owner affirmed in an interview with The Star that it will not be demolished and could be redeveloped.

The city last week opened a dangerous buildings case on the Southwell Building, an Art Deco building at 3935 Main St. in Westport, where the iconic shop Clint’s Comics has been located for years…

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