The Kansas City Public Library
Former home to the First National Bank. The impressive vault is still operational today!
The Kansas City Public Library (Central Branch)
14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Built: 1906
Architectural Style: Neoclassical, Chicago School
Area: Downtown
The Central Library of the Kansas City Public Library system, housed in the historic former First National Bank building, serves as a pivotal institution in downtown Kansas City.
Located at the corner of 10th Street and Baltimore Avenue, the library has been operational in this location since 2004 and is a cornerstone of the downtown Library District.
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