ES History: Dunbar, Beyer Theatre, Albany Hotel, and More

by Courtney Cole // February 9, 2020 // No Comments

Every week it seems there are more and more bits of history being shared about Excelsior Springs! Check out this week’s posts featuring our little town: The ES Hospital shared this image of the Beyer Theatre but the date of... Continue reading →

Excelsior Springs Class of 1965 and video of our history

by Courtney Cole // February 2, 2020 // No Comments

A Look Back in Excelsior Springs’ History ESHS Student Council – 1965 Front Row, Left to Right: Allen Stephens, Sergeant of Arms; Jack O’Dell, Treasurer; Sally-Ann Teale, Exchange Student; Truddie Collet, Vice Presidnet; Helen Duvall, President; Bob Walsh, Parliamentarian. Second... Continue reading →

ES History: Featuring Whizzo the Clown

by Courtney Cole // January 26, 2020 // 1 Comment

We had some great things shared this week in regard to history here in Excelsior Springs. Below are the local posts that were made, for you to reflect on: This past week I shared a picture of Whizzo the Clown,... Continue reading →

Remembering “Goodtimes” Restaurant

by Courtney Cole // January 19, 2020 // No Comments

This past Memory Monday, I posted a picture of Goodtimes Restaurant and asked the community to share what they remember of being there. There were over 100 comments and citizens all week had something great to say about a beloved... Continue reading →

Excelsior Springs History Highlights

by Courtney Cole // January 19, 2020 // No Comments

There were a lot of great things shared this week about Excelsior Springs’ in the past. These posts are always a favorite of the citizens to see Excelsior Springs throughout the years. See below for a featured video on Excelsior... Continue reading →

A Look Back at Excelsior Springs History

by Courtney Cole // January 5, 2020 // 3 Comments

This week’s Memory Monday feature was the last picture of Frank James taken at his farm nearby. Local citizen and owner of Boulevard Florist, Juree Short, shared these great photos of King’s Taxi Service: From left to right: Jesse King,... Continue reading →

The Way It Was – The Cartoonist

by Courtney Cole // August 25, 2018 // No Comments

The Way It Was “The Cartoonist” October 14, 1988 Joe Morgan – Columnist Can’t remember how long ago that I started doodling instead of paying attention in class. It must have been pretty early on as I was... Continue reading →

The Way It Was

by Courtney Cole // August 19, 2018 // No Comments

The Way It Was… “First Solo” Joe E. Morgan As Spun by the Old Publisher There’s just something about an unnatural thing like flying an airplane by your self for the first time that brings out a crowd. My... Continue reading →

Touring an Abandoned Missile Silo

by Courtney Cole // June 27, 2017 // No Comments

We went on shoot back in January with Jason, who is working on a new project which focuses on sustainability. This man, Matthew Fulkerson, is taking an abandoned nuclear missile silo and rebuilding it into a home and environment that... Continue reading →

7 Interesting Facts About Excelsior Springs

by Courtney Cole // June 16, 2017 // No Comments

Here are seven interesting facts about our history here in Excelsior Springs, through the Hall of Waters building: Fact #1 At its height, the Hall of Waters was the most completely outfitted health resort in the state and possible the... Continue reading →

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