KC Garment District: Piecing Together the Past

Tue, Jun 18 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dearborn Programming Space

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Subjects

History

Age Group

For adults

Presenter

David W. Jackson

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Local historian David Jackson explores the fascinating industry that clothed America with stylish garments that were "Made in Kansas City, U.S.A." The KC Garment District once represented the largest market of coats and suits in the U.S. Explore its history and find out what is left of the industry and the district today.

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