The Webster School
Built in 1885, the Webster School served as a public school for 45 years and now stands as the Kansas City Symphony's headquarters.
The Webster School
1644 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO (Map)
Built: 1885
Architect: Manual Diaz
Area: Crossroads
The Webster School, located at 1644 Wyandotte Street in Kansas City's Crossroads district, is one of the city’s most enduring architectural and historical landmarks. Built in 1885, it exemplifies the Richardsonian Romanesque style, a rarity in Kansas City today. Designed by Manuel Diaz, Kansas City Public Schools’ first official architect, the school reflects a Victorian influence with Italianate elements. The Webster School served as a public school for 45 years, shaping the lives of working-class children before closing in 1932 due to shifting population dynamics.
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