Leeds, Kansas City

Leeds is a neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, United States.[1]

A post office called Leeds was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1929.[2] The community's name is a transfer from Leeds, England.[3]

Farewell Coffee and Booze and Howdy DIY space, thrift shop and cultural center are located in Leeds.[4][5]

It used to be the site of a General Motors assembly plant from 1929-1988.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leeds, Kansas City
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  3. ^ "Jackson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  4. ^ https://kansascitymag.com/farewell-owner-max-popoff-talks-diy-house-venues-in-kc/
  5. ^ https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2022-08-06/welcome-to-farewell-a-diy-punk-club-in-the-middle-of-kansas-citys-industrial-sprawl

Further reading

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