Tag: Nick Vedros

‘Neon Alley’ turning on 40 historic KC signs at Pennway Point, lighting the way to new entertainment district

By Tommy Felts / July 22, 2023

The planned Pennway Point entertainment district near the Crossroads and Union Station soon will be awash in the glow of neon history, said Nick Vedros. “What’s more Kansas City than to have all these great signs that were once part of our city’s historical fabric all in one spot?” said Vedros, teasing the future Lumi…

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Katz cat grins again: KC icon returning to the streets — this time near Liberty Memorial

By Tommy Felts / September 1, 2022

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by CityScene KC, an online news source focused on Greater Downtown Kansas City. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for the weekly CityScene KC email review. The Katz Drug Store sign, a one-time iconic streetscape fixture in Kansas City and beyond with its happy cat…

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