Baker-Vawter Building

A 104+ year old gem with a stunning yellow terra cotta façade!

Baker-Vawter Building

917 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO 64105 (Map)
Built: 1920
Architect/Style: Hoit, Price and Barnes // Commercial
Area: Downtown

Located at 915-917 Wyandotte Street in the bustling heart of Kansas City, Missouri, the Baker-Vawter Building stands as a testament to the architectural and industrial evolution of the early 20th century. I stumbled across this beautiful façade while shooting photos of the Old New England Building, which is just a half-block away.

Designed by the renowned architectural firm Hoit, Price, and Barnes in 1920, this building is a prominent example of the Commercial Style that characterized much of the urban development during this period.

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