Western Auto Building
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NRHP reference No. | 88001300[1] |
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Added to NRHP | August 18, 1988 |
The Western Auto Building, first known as the Coca-Cola Building or the Candler Building, after owner Asa Griggs Candler, is located at 2107 Grand Boulevard, in the Crossroads neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri. Built in 1914, it later served as the headquarters of the Western Auto Supply Company and became known by that association, especially when the company put a multi-story lighted sign on top of the building.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. After serving as office space, it was redeveloped in the early 21st century as part of Western Auto Lofts, a condominium association incorporating three adjacent buildings.
History
The twelve-story building was designed by Arthur C. Tufts & Co. and built in 1914 by the Swenson Construction Company, for the
This plot of land, originally purchased in 1913, is triangular, and the architect reflected that shape in his design for the 12-story building. It was built in the
It later was used as the headquarters of the Western Auto Supply Company. Its multi-story lighted sign tops the building. The building and its sign are visible from much of the Crossroads and the surrounding neighborhoods, and from Interstate 35. This visibility, together with the structure's longevity, has made the Western Auto Building a city landmark. The sign was relit on July 13, 2018, at 8:45pm Central time, having been refurbished with funding from the condominium association.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1] It has been adapted as a residential loft condominium.
See also
- List of Coca-Cola buildings and structures
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, Missouri: Downtown Kansas City
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Blog: Western Auto Building". Kansas City Business Journal. October 3, 2013.