Western Auto Building
Historic building in Kansas City, Missouri / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Western Auto Building, first known as the Coca-Cola Building or the Candler Building, after owner Asa Griggs Candler, is located at 2107 Grand Boulevard, in the Crossroads neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri. Built in 1914, it later served as the headquarters of the Western Auto Supply Company and became known by that association, especially when the company put a multi-story lighted sign on top of the building.
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Western Auto Building | |
Location | 2107 Grand Boulevard., Kansas City, Missouri |
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Coordinates | 39°5′16″N 94°34′52″W |
Built | 1914; 110 years ago (1914) |
Architect | Arthur C. Tufts & Company |
Architectural style | Chicago school (Commercial) |
NRHP reference No. | 88001300[1] |
Added to NRHP | August 18, 1988 |
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The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. After serving as office space, it was redeveloped in the early 21st century as part of Western Auto Lofts, a condominium association incorporating three adjacent buildings.