History of Armourdale, Kansas:
– Platted in 1880 and incorporated as a city in 1882.
– Named after the Armour meatpacking plant.
– Formation of new Kansas City, Kansas in 1886 through consolidation of five municipalities.
– Devastated by floods in 1903 and 1951, causing $50 million in damage in 1951.
– Protected from damage in the 1993 flood due to new floodwalls.
Bridges in Armourdale, Kansas:
– 23rd Street viaduct becomes Kansas Avenue at the east end.
– 7th Street Trafficway Bridge crosses the Kansas River.
– 12th Street Bridge links the south side to the Argentine district.
– 18th Street Expressway Bridge passes over with the Kansas Avenue exit being the only entrance.
– Kansas Avenue Bridge (West) at the far west end carries Kansas Avenue through.
Further Reading and References:
– ‘Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas – Historical and Biographical’ by Goodspeed Publishing Co, 932 pages, 1890.
– Community may have portions in adjacent counties.
– Kansas portal.
– United States portal.
– Coordinates: 39°04′59.42″N 94°38′06.77″W / 39.0831722°N 94.6352139°W / 39.0831722; -94.6352139 (Armourdale).
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Miscellaneous Information:
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Armourdale community is a district in the lower part of the Kansas River valley in Kansas City, Kansas. It is a main district between the West Bottoms and the Rosedale, Kansas area. The Kansas River makes an oxbow curve around the entire district, which is home to Shawnee Park and Bill Clem Park.
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Armourdale, Kansas:
Armourdale is a neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas, located in Wyandotte County. It is known for its industrial history and diverse community. The area was originally settled by European immigrants and later became a hub for manufacturing and industry. Today, Armourdale is home to a mix of residential areas, businesses, and cultural attractions.