The Bryant Building
Completed in 1931, the Bryant Building is one of the finest examples of the timeless Art Deco architecture in KC.
The Bryant Building
1102 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106 (Map)
Built: 1931
Architect/Style: Graham, Anderson, Probst & White // Art Deco
Area: Downtown // Grand Blvd
The Bryant Building, located at 1102 Grand Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, is a striking example of Art Deco architecture. Completed in 1931, this 26-story skyscraper embodies the modernist commercial architecture that was popular in the early 20th century.
Designed by the Chicago firm Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, the building's vertical emphasis and restrained use of decoration are hallmarks of the Art Deco style. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, the Bryant Building now operates as a "carrier hotel," housing internet data centers and web servers for companies like AT&T, Google Fiber, Netflix, and more.
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