| Kansas City Power and Light Building | |
|---|---|
 View of the southeast | |
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| Alternative names | KCP&L Building Power and Light Building |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Commercial offices originally, now luxury apartments and upscale event space |
| Location | 1330 Baltimore Ave Kansas City MO 64105 United States |
| Coordinates | 39°05′51″N 94°35′05″W / 39.09751°N 94.584743°W |
| Construction started | 1930 |
| Completed | 1931 |
| Owner | NorthPoint Development |
| Height | |
| Roof | 481 ft (147 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 34 (+2 below-grade)[1] |
| Floor area | 230,000 sq ft (21,000 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 7 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Hoit, Price & Barnes |
| Developer | Kansas City Power and Light |
| Main contractor | Swenson Construction Company |
| References | |
| [2][3][4] | |
Kansas City Power and Light Company Building | |
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| Built | 1930 |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| NRHP reference No. | 88001852[5] |
| Added to NRHP | January 9, 2002 |
The Kansas City Power and Light Building (also called the KCP&L Building and the Power and Light Building) is a landmark skyscraper located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. It was constructed by Kansas City Power and Light President and Edison Pioneer, Joseph F. Porter[6][7][8] in 1931 as a way to promote new jobs in Downtown Kansas City. Since then, the Art Deco building has been a prominent part of Kansas City's skyline. The structure was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River upon its completion after succeeding the Smith Tower[9] until the completion of the Space Needle in 1962.[10] The east façade of the building faces the Power & Light District (which bears its name), and the building's iconic lantern appears on promotional materials and signage for the district and even Kansas City as a whole.
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- ^ Smith Tower
- ^ Space Needle