Recent developments
Read a recent Kansas City Star op-ed piece by neighbor Brian Snyder concerning recent historic preservation issues in the neighborhood. read more >>
Brian also wrote a piece about the Truman National Historic Landmark District in the January 2007 issue of The Real McCoy. read more >>
Get a copy of Brian's map of the historic district. Download map.
Historic districts and historic preservation
Read a wonderful speech by American historian David McCullough on Independence and the Truman neighborhood. He talks about the responsibility to protect the history of our community not only for local residents but also the nation. read more >>
Learn about the neighborhood getting named to the National Trust for Historic Preservation 10 Most Endangered List (1996) and efforts since to revitalize the neighborhood. The NTHP lists the current status as "Saved." read more >>
Read the background to a national preservation fight involving the neighborhood and efforts in 1984 to shrink the local Truman landmark district. read more >>