Kansas City Power and Light Building
The Kansas City Power and Light Building (also called the KCP&L Building and the Power and Light Building) is a landmark skyscraper located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. It was constructed by Kansas City Power and Light President and Edison Pioneer, Joseph F. Porter in 1931 as a way to promote new jobs in Downtown Kansas City. Since then, the Art Deco building has been a prominent part of Kansas City's skyline. The structure was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River upon its completion after succeeding the Smith Tower until the completion of the Space Needle in 1962. The east façade of the building faces the Power & Light District (which bears its name), and the building's iconic lantern appears on promotional materials and signage for the district and even Kansas City as a whole.
| Kansas City Power and Light Building | |
|---|---|
View of the southeast | |
| Alternative names | KCP&L Building Power and Light Building |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Commercial offices originally, now luxury apartments and upscale event space |
| Location | 1330 Baltimore Ave Kansas City MO 64105 United States |
| Coordinates | 39.09751°N 94.584743°W |
| Construction started | 1930 |
| Completed | 1931 |
| Owner | NorthPoint Development |
| Height | |
| Roof | 481 ft (147 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 34 (+2 below-grade) |
| Floor area | 230,000 sq ft (21,000 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 7 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Hoit, Price & Barnes |
| Developer | Kansas City Power and Light |
| Main contractor | Swenson Construction Company |
| References | |
Kansas City Power and Light Company Building | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Built | 1930 |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| NRHP reference No. | 88001852 |
| Added to NRHP | January 9, 2002 |