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The Jones Store

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Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: gone.......
Recommendation: if you like empty lots, sure
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: gone.......
Recommendation: if you like empty lots, sure

Hazards
- asbestos
- rust
- unsafe flooring
- flooding
- water
- air quality

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Required Equipment
- flashlight
- breathing mask
- gloves
- head protection
- long pants / sleeves

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Interesting Features
It will all be gone in a very few days.

Historical Dates
Built: 1958
Closed: 2000
Closed: 2000

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History
The Jones Store Company, founded in 1887 in Stafford, Kan., by Mr. and Mrs. J. Logan Jones, began business in the Kansas City area in 1890 near 5th and Minnesota, Kansas City, Kansas.
The store moved across the river to 6th and Main in 1895 and four years later it was destroyed by fire. The final move was to 12th and Main.
Employees in 1902 ranged from 700 during the quiet period to 1,200 during the busy season.
By the late 1930s Jones had grown to be Kansas City's largest department store, despite its antiquated building. A multimillion-dollar remodeling and expansion project was completed in 1958.
The store moved across the river to 6th and Main in 1895 and four years later it was destroyed by fire. The final move was to 12th and Main.
Employees in 1902 ranged from 700 during the quiet period to 1,200 during the busy season.
By the late 1930s Jones had grown to be Kansas City's largest department store, despite its antiquated building. A multimillion-dollar remodeling and expansion project was completed in 1958.

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Future Plans
soon to become a 20 story condo tower /parking garage

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It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 2/6/2007 4:53 AM.

Latest Changes
- on Feb 6 07 at 4:53, Emperor Wang validated this location
- on Feb 6 07 at 4:00, Gringo Loco updated gallery Beware!
- on Feb 6 07 at 3:59, Gringo Loco added some pictures to a gallery
- on Feb 6 07 at 3:53, Gringo Loco updated gallery Beware!
- on Feb 6 07 at 3:52, Gringo Loco added some pictures to a gallery
- on Feb 6 07 at 3:51, Gringo Loco created a new gallery
- on Jul 8 06 at 4:57, Emperor Wang validated this location
- on Jul 8 06 at 4:57, Emperor Wang changed the following: Display Name
- on Sep 25 05 at 8:35, Reverend Hearse changed the following: Status, Accessibility, Recommendation, Future Plans
- on Sep 25 05 at 8:32, Reverend Hearse updated gallery picture JonesStoreDemolition_018_edited.sized

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