The R.A. Long Building
Designed by Henry Hoit in the Italian Renaissance style, this historic skyscraper was the first steel frame tower in Kansas City.
The R.A. Long Building
928 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA (Map)
Built: 1906-1907
Architect/Style: Henry Hoit // Italian Renaissance Revival
Area: Downtown // Grand Avenue
Introduction
The R. A. Long Building, constructed in 1906 at 928 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri, served as the headquarters for the Long-Bell Lumber Company. Designed by Henry Hoit in the Italian Renaissance style, this historic skyscraper was the first steel frame tower in Kansas City.
It stands as a testament to the city's growth and the prominence of the lumber industry in the early 20th century. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
Architectural Design
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