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History Links

The street car is not new to Rockhill. Learn about the trolley history of the neighborhood.

The street car is not new to Rockhill. Learn about the trolley history of the neighborhood.

The street car is not new to Rockhill. Learn about the trolley history of the neighborhood.

Plaque on north bound lane of Rockhill Road bridge over Brush Creek.

Click on the image to read the story

Learn about the ‘printer’s row’ homes of Pierce Ave.

The street car is not new to Rockhill. Learn about the trolley history of the neighborhood.

The street car is not new to Rockhill. Learn about the trolley history of the neighborhood.

Pierce Ave. homes

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Take an historic homes tour.

The street car is not new to Rockhill. Learn about the trolley history of the neighborhood.

Take an historic homes tour.

The many varied homes in the association tell their own story of the neighborhood. 

Rockhill Neighborhood Story

Written history of the Rockhill neighborhood.

Download the neighborhood story as PDF.

Other Historical Resources Concerning Our Neighborhoood or O

History of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

History of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

History of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

The university has its roots in the Lincoln and Lee University movement initiated by the Methodist Church's Bishop Ernest Lynn Waldorf in the 1920s. 

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History of the Plaza.

History of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

History of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

Country Club Plaza, the nation’s first comprehensively planned, automobile-oriented, regional shopping center. 

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The History of Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. More than just a St

1950 Arial view of the Nelson-Atkins Museum

Prior to the creation of Theis Park and the lengthening of the Nelson lawn, homes on 47th Terrace and Pierce St. extended all the way west to meet Oak St (bottom of the picture above). 

1952 mapped area of Rockhill Rd. 47th St. and Brush Creek Blvd.

With the development of Theis Park, Brush Creek Blvd was combined with 47th Street (now Cleaver Blvd.) to create one divided roadway leading west into the plaza. 

Recent events which entailed the closure of Emanuel Cleaver

Hospital Hill Run

Nelson-Atkins KC Lawn Party

Hospital Hill Run

June 3rd: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K runs  with almost 5,000 participates. 

KC Pride Parade

Nelson-Atkins KC Lawn Party

Hospital Hill Run

June 10th parade finished down Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.  to end at the festival in Theis Park. Estimated attendance:  50,000. 

Nelson-Atkins KC Lawn Party

Nelson-Atkins KC Lawn Party

Nelson-Atkins KC Lawn Party

July 23th event closed Cleaver Blvd from 2 to 9pm. 

KC Marathon

Nelson-Atkins KC Lawn Party

Nelson-Atkins KC Lawn Party

Oct. 15th, 2022" Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K runs: over 5,000 participates. 

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What's New in Rockhill?

1) Jackson County Property Tax Relief for Seniors - see Residents Page, News Blog, for more information.

2) Plaza Art Fair & PeaceworksKC Art Fair, this weekend, see RHA Events Page.

3) Photos of Plaza 10K run: Sept. 10th, see RHA Events Page

4) City Legislation passes which will likely affect Cleaver II Blvd, see on Home page below.

5) Info. on City Action on Short Term Rentals on the KC Govt. Page. 


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