The Livestock Exchange Building
This historic landmark served as the headquarters for the Kansas City Stockyards, which was once the second-largest stockyard in the United States.
The Livestock Exchange Building
1600 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO 64102 (Map)
Built: 1909-1911
Architect/Style: Wilder & Wight // Neoclassical
Area: West Bottoms
The Kansas City Livestock Exchange Building, constructed between 1909 and 1911, stands as a testament to Kansas City's pivotal role in the livestock industry.
This historic landmark, located at 1600 Genessee Street in the West Bottoms, served as the headquarters for the Kansas City Stockyards, which was once the second-largest stockyard in the United States, trailing only behind the Union Stock Yards in Chicago.
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