33rd St.: Karnes Blvd to Jefferson St.

This photo was published in The Kansas City Times in February of 1968. It shows the plans for the Penn Valley campus before development began. MCC- Penn Valley open in 1969 and was the site for the first MCC campus. The campus is about the 27-acres. Before Penn Valley was built, this space was occupied with businesses and housing. MCC Penn Valley extends from 33rd St. to 31st St. and Southwest Trafficway (Summit St.) to a little past Washington St.

From researching using different maps, I notice the differences of changes among residential areas and businesses. Businesses are more likely to be torn down and rebuilt, whereas residential areas usually remain the same for years once all the space is taken.

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