Today, this heritage is commemorated by an oversize needle and thread monument designed by Dave Stevens that was installed in 2002.

[1][2] At one time, this garment district made over 25% of the clothing in the U.S.[2] Its old industrial buildings have since been redeveloped into loft apartments, office, and restaurants.

[3] The Kansas City Garment District Museum opened in 2002 to showcase the history of the area.

Henry Perry, father of Kansas City-style barbecue got his start in 1908 from a stand in an alley in the neighborhood.

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