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Businesses

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Ace Disposal Co., Inc. 1967 Box 336 (in 1980)
Acropolis Candy Kitchen & Restaurant Confectionery; proprietor: Nick Coules; proprietor in 1917: Frank Coules; 210 S. Marietta
Acuff & Williams lunch; Lunch Rooms; proprietor: C. B. Williams; proprietor: W. C. Acuff; 211-1/2 South
Aetna Life Insurance Co Insurance Companies; proprietor in 1917: W. A. Craven; 2 Odd Fellows Bldg
Albany, The (see hotels) hotel; Boarding Houses; proprietor in 1917: Marie E. White; 408 South
Alberta Cottage (see hotels) Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: Cornelius Layman; 410 E. Broadway
The Albia (see hotels) Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: A. N. Webster; 111-1/2 S. Marietta
Alder Dress Makers dress maker; proprietors in 1917: Anna and Ella Alder; 414 Benton
Allen, Chas. L. Contractors; proprietor in 1917: Chas. L. Allen; 202 Wayman
Reuben Allen Lunch Room 1880 First building
Alton, The furnished rooms; Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: J. R. Courtney; 112 N. Wyman
American Cafe Cafes; Lunch Rooms; Restaurants; proprietor in 1917: Albert L. Lancaster; 108 W. Broadway
Anderson Cottage Apartments; Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietors in 1917: W. J. Anderson and Mrs. M. J. Anderson; 401 E. Broadway
Anderson Flats Apartments; Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietors in 1917: W. J. Anderson and Mrs. M. J. Anderson ; 105 Saratoga
The Arlington Hotel (see hotels) 1899-1900 built by McLain Land and Investment Company
Armour Place (see subdivisions) in 1917: between Kearney Rd and Wurnell Rd, west of Old Orchard and Kimball Ave
Armstrong, Sam'l F Automobile Livery; proprietor in 1917: Sam'l F. Armstrong; 209 South
Arnold & Leonard proprietors in 1917: L. W. Leonard and A. G. Arnold; 207 E. Excelsior
Arnold, R. A. & J. E. second hand goods; proprietors in 1917: Rachel A. Arnold and Joseph E. Arnold; 112 South
Arnold, Rachel A. Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: Rachel A. Arnold; 112 South
Ashby, Erskine T. Information Bureau; proprietor in 1917: Erskine T. Ashby; Interurban Depot
Ashley, Joel G. Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: Joel G. Ashley; 415 Isley
Atlas Saloon Saloons; proprietors in 1917: – Goode and Reynolds; 102 W. Broadway [another saloon was opened recently at the same location with the same name]
The Auditorium 1906 "Temple of Amusement"; Auditorium, The Excelsior Springs Amusement Co; Amusements; Bowling Alleys; Buildings; Cafes; Cigars and Tobacco; Confectionery; Lunch Rooms; Moving Pictures; proprietor in 1917: H. S. Bennett; Main nw cor Spring
Auditorium Billiard Parlors inside the Auditorium; Amusements; Billiards; Pocket Billiards; Pool; proprietor in 1917: J. W. Radebaugh; Main nw cor Spring
Auditorium Bowling Alleys
Auditorium Theatre inside the Auditorium; Theatre moving pictures & vaudeville; Amusements; proprietor in 1917: H. S. Bennett; Main nw cor Spring
Auditorium Cigar Co. inside the Auditorium
Augusta Building (see buildings) Buildings; Broadway nw cor Penn
Augusta Rooms (see hotels) Furnished Rooms and Apartments; 262-1/2 E. Broadway
Avalon Apartments Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: C. H. Luttrell; 116 to 120 Saratoga

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Baird, J. E., Dr. (see doctors)

Physicians (member of the Clay County, Missouri State and American Medical Associations); Physicians; proprietor in 1917: J. E., Dr. Baird; 303 Thompson Ave
Bales, John E. Real Estate; proprietor in 1917: John E. Bales; 223 E. Broadway
Ball Clinic and Bathhouse 1918 -1963 210 E. Broadway.

Dr. Samuel Ball came to Excelsior Springs in 1918, and opened his private practice by purchasing the 12-room cottage that was located on the old Ball Clinic and Bathhouse grounds.

Baltimore, The Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: W. E. Neece; 214 W. Excelsior
Bank of Excelsior Springs (see banks) Safe Deposit Vaults; Savings Banks; officer in 1917: C. S. Wilcox; S. A. Wardell; B. H. Perett; J. M. Moore; 120 E. Broadway
Barbee Memorial Presbyterian Church Churches; pastor in 1917: D. K., Rev. Ferguson; Benton nw cor Temple
Bardwell & Johnson tailors; proprietors in 1917: H. V. Johnson and J. H. Bardwell; 307 Thompson Ave
Barry, Ross E. Harness; proprietor in 1917: Ross E. Barry; 427 Thompson Ave
Bartley, C.P., Dr. occupied the Bank of Excelsior Springs building
Bates Grocery Grocers-Retail; proprietor in 1917: Robt. L. Bates; 205-207 W. Broadway
Bates, Leslie E. (see lawyers) Lawyers; proprietor in 1917: Leslie E. Bates; 304 Thompson Ave
Bates-Nelson Motor Co.
Battle Creek Bath House (see bath houses) Bath Houses; proprietor in 1917: W. A. Patton; 422 Thompson Ave
Bauserman, Frank M., Dr. (see doctors) Physician; 425 Thompson Ave
Baynes & Carter Rubber Stamps; proprietors in 1917: B. C. Baynes and A. P. Carter; 116-1/2 E. Broadway
Beacon Hill Addition (see subdivisions) lying west of 636 Old Orchard
Bell Central Telephone Bell Telephone Office; in 1917 located at 207 Spring; once occupied Bank of Excelsior Springs building

Ben Franklin Family Stores
Benjamin, John Pawnbrokers; proprietor in 1917: John Benjamin; 235 E. Broadway
James E. Bennet & Co once occupied a portion of the Lucerne Hotel, formerly the Arlington Hotel
Bennett Garage 606 S. Marietta

It was built by the Maurer Bros in 1916 as a bakery, they are the same people that built Lake Maurer. Tyler & his brother Lois (Sox) Bennett bought it from Clifford King in 1947 & had a automobile repair shop until 1978. Tom Cliff bought it from Sox's widow in 1980.

Benson, Frank A. Insurance Agents; proprietor in 1917: Frank A. Benson; 112-1/2 E. Broadway
Bentley, Flo Music Teachers; proprietor in 1917: Flo Bentley; 115-1/2 E. Broadway
The Benton (see hotels) Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: May Davenport; 305 W. Excelsior
Bergman, Axel F. Masseurs; proprietor in 1917: Axel F. Bergman; 220 Spring
Beyer Theatre Building
Blanchard, Arthur F. Dr. (see doctors) Osteopathist; hours 9 to 12, 2 to 5; Osteopaths; proprietor in 1917: Arthur F., Dr. Blanchard; Royal Hotel building
Bloch & Arnold Dry cleaning a specialty, the most complete dry cleaning plant in the city;; proprietors in 1917: A. G. Arnold and Alfred. D. Bloch; Marietta ne cor Hilltop
Blood & Blood proprietors in 1917: A. L. Blood and Chas. Blood; 429 Thompson Ave
Blue-J Garage
Board of Trade once occupied a portion of the Ideal Hotel
Bogart, Thos. N., Dr. (see doctors) Physicians (member of the Clay County, Missouri State and American Medical Associations); Physicians; proprietor in 1917: Thos. N., Dr. Bogart; 216 Spring
Bollinger Dry Goods Co Dry Goods; proprietors in 1917: Frank Riggs and P. J. Bollinger; 215 E. Broadway; once occupied a portion of the Excelsior Institute Clinic building
Bonaventure Apartments Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: Maggie C. Morrow; 404 E. Broadway
Bottling Works 1888
Boulevard Inn (see hotels) Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: Mary, Mrs. Sullivan; 512 Elms Blvd
Bowman, Phillip V. Real Estate; proprietor in 1917: Phillip V. Bowman; 108 S. Marietta
Bradley Construction Co Contractors and Builders; proprietor in 1917: J. O. Bradley; 401 S. Marietta
Bradley, John O. Architects; proprietor in 1917: John O. Bradley; 401 S. Marietta
Brammer, John M. (see hotels) Boarding Houses; proprietor in 1917: John M. Brammer; 320 N. Main
Brammer, Lydia Dressmakers; proprietor in 1917: Lydia Brammer; 320 N. Main
Broadway Bakery & Grocery Bakeries; Cigars and Tobacco; Confectionery; Fruit; Grocers-Retail; proprietor in 1917: W. H. Lewis; 255 E. Broadway
Broadway Beauty Shop 227 E. Broadway
Broadway Cigar Store Cigars, tobacco, confectionery, fruits, postal cards, Butter Kiss Pop Corn fresh daily; Cigars and Tobacco; Confectionery; Pop Corn; Post Cards; proprietor in 1917: C. L. Williams; 247 E. Broadway
Broadway Electric Shoe Repair Shop Shoe Repairers; proprietors in 1917: Chas. Gillispie and J. A. Eby; 221 E. Broadway
Broadway Plumbing Shop Plumbers; proprietor in 1917: J. A. Eby; 223 E. Broadway
Broadway Realty Co Real Estate; proprietora in 1917: S. C. Mann and J. A. Eby; 223 E. Broadway
Broadway Tailoring & Cleaning Co Tailors, men's furnishings, shoes, cleaning and pressing; Cleaners and Dyers; Dyers and Cleaners; French Dry Cleaners; Men's Furnishings; Shoes; proprietor in 1917: R. H. Brumback; 249 E. Broadway
Brown & Hudson Repairs, accessories, tires, gasoline and oils, tires repaired; Automobile Accessories; Automobile Garages; Automobile Repairs; Automobile Storage; Automobile Tires; Garages; Gasoline; Machine Shops; Oil; Repair Shops; proprietors in 1917: G. N. Brown and M. S. Hudson; 104 W. Excelsior
Brown, Chas. O. Barbers; proprietor in 1917: Chas. O. Brown; 407 Thompson Ave
Brownell, Frank W., Dr. (see doctors) Osteopaths; proprietor in 1917: Frank W., Dr. Brownell; 208 S. Marietta
Bruce, Lester proprietor in 1917: Lester Bruce
Brummitt, Henry L. Barbers; Sales Stables; proprietor in 1917: Henry L. Brummitt; 214 S. Marietta
Brunke Supply 1921 415 S. Thompson
Bryant, Kirtley T. Contractors; proprietor in 1917: Kirtley T. Bryant; 401 S. Marietta
The Buckley Hotel (see hotels) 1909-1913 referred to as the Buckley 1913-1926
Budweiser Bar 106 W. Broadway, tel 8; Saloons; proprietor in 1917: T. J. Montgomery; 106 W. Broadway
Burdette Building (see buildings) Buildings; located in 1917 at 251 E. Broadway
Burke, Edw. A. Rev. Clergymen; in 1917: Edw. A., Rev. Burke
Bussey, Bessie K. Mrs. Restaurants; proprietor in 1917: Bessie K., Mrs. Bussey; Plaza Hotel
Busy Place A. A. Smallwood & Co Racket store;; proprietor in 1917: A. A. Smallwood; 201-3 W. Broadway

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Caldwell House (see hotels) Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: Robt. Caldwell; 604 Caldwell
The California House (see hotels) 1900-1905 The Ideal House was first referred to as The California House
Call (see newspapers) Daily and Weekly; in 1917 Blood & Blood publishers; Job Printers; Newspapers; Printers; 429 Thompson Ave
Carlow, John H. Shoe Repairers; proprietor in 1917: John H. Carlow; 404 South
Carlsbad Baths (see bath houses) Baths for ladies and gentlemen, white attendants, White Sulphur water used for bathing, newest and best equipped in Excelsior Springs; Bath Houses; Massage; Medicated Baths; proprietors in 1917: Cole and Lipp; 118-120 W. Broadway
Carnegie Building (see buildings) Broadway sw cor Saratoga in 1917
Carnegie Foundation Library 1915 (1916?)
Cash Meat Market Butcher Shops; Fish and Oysters; Game; Meat Markets; Oysters and Fish; Poultry; proprietor in 1917: N. A. Ware; 259 E. Broadway
Casino, The theatre Elizabeth; proprietors in 1917: John Judd and C. E. Rardin; n of Bwy
Castle Rock Apartments (see hotels) Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: J. A. Allender; 120 E. Bluff
Castle Rock Hotel (see hotels)
Cecil, The (see hotels)

Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: James, Mrs. McArdle; 111 Spring

Central Hotel Boarding Houses; proprietor in 1917: W. H. H. Ashby; 402 South
Central Meat Market Meat Markets; proprietor in 1917: Walter Summers; tel 226; 110 S. Marietta
The Chadwick (see hotels) proprietors in 1917: H. Benninghoven and H. Benninghoven; Broadway nw cor Wyman
Chamber of Commerce see Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Lumber Co Lumber; proprietor in 1917: E. M. Boggess; 417 K C Ave
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, & Pacific Railway (see railroads) manager in 1917: H. F. Owen; Dunbar nw of city
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway (see railroads)
Chinn, Elvina Mrs.

Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: Melvina, Mrs. Chinn; 117 Saratoga

The Christian Bookstore 1970 108 W. Broadway
Christian Church (see churches) Churches; pastor in 1917: J. P., Rev. Jesse; 419 Concourse
Christian Science Reading Room 109 E. Excelsior in 1917
Christian Union Church (see churches) 222 E. Excelsior in 1917
Christian Union Herald (see newspapers) Newspapers; proprietor in 1917: J. W. Hyder; rear 701 N. Main
Christian's Art Shop 112 S. Marietta Street
Christy, John M. Grocers-Retail; proprietor in 1917: John M. Christy; 253 E. Broadway
City Steam Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co

Dry cleaning a specialty, the most complete dry cleaning plant in the city; Cleaners and Dyers; Clothes Cleaners; Dry Cleaners; Dyers and Cleaners; French Dry Cleaners; Laundries; proprietor in 1917: Arnold & Block; Marietta ne cor Hilltop

Cox Tool Company tool & die 1974 106 Elizabeth (in 1980)
Chuck Anderson Ford-Mazda, Inc. automobile dealership 1974 1910 W. Jesse James Road
Churches (see churches)
Civic Improvement Assn (see organizations)
Clares Additon (see subdivisions) in 1917: Kansas and Bell streets, east of Main
Clark G. L. Wholesale Co Brokers; proprietor in 1917: G. L. Clark; 104 E. Excelsior
Clark, Hiram J., Dr. Physicians (member of the Clay County, Missouri State and American Medical Associations); in 1917: Hiram J., Dr. Clark had office at 246 E. Broadway
Clay County Hardware Co

Hardware; proprietors in 1917: W. J. Craven, J. Q. Craven, and E. L. Craven; 419 Thompson Ave

Clay County State Bank (see banks) 1894 101 E. Broadway
Clevenger, Abe Restaurant Lunch Rooms; proprietor in 1917: Abe Clevenger; 100 W. Excelsior
Clevenger, C. Mel proprietor in 1917: C. Mel Clevenger; 202 Spring
Clevenger, Mel Real Estate Real Estate; proprietor in 1917: Mel Clevenger; 203 Spring
Cole & Reed Furnished Rooms Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: Mrs. M. J. Cole and Mrs. H. F. Reed; 132 Saratoga
Cole, Sheridan B. wholesale and retail dealer in meat, fish, oysters and high grade groceries; Butcher Shops; Fish and Oysters; Game; Grocers-Wholesale; Grocers-Retail; Meat-Wholesale; Meat Markets; Oysters and Fish; proprietor in 1917: Sheridan B. Cole; 105 W. Broadway
Colorado Rooms

Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: B. H. Rowland; 215-1/2 E. Broadway

Comfort Station (Public) In 1917 located at 242-244 E. Broadway
Commerce Bank of Excelsior Springs (see banks) 1894 304 W. Broadway (in 1980)
Commercial Club (see organizations)
Conklin's Gift Shop Post Cards; proprietor in 1917: Fred, Mrs. Conklin; 202 S. Marietta
Cook & Davisson Crusher Co Rock; proprietor in 1917: C. H. Davisson; Richard Waters; Joseph Cook; 623 York
Cook Apartments furnished rooms (see hotels)

Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: Fannie, Mrs. Cook; 328 E. Excelsior

Cook, Joseph H. .Contractors; proprietor in 1917: Joseph H. Cook; 812 Old Orchard
Cook, Wm. F. Contractors; proprietor in 1917: Wm. F. Cook; 427 Benton
Cosey Café The regular meals 25 cents, delicatessen, 1/2 block west of Auditorium; Cafes; Lunch Rooms; Restaurants; proprietor in 1917: F. H., Mrs. Owens; 119 Spring
Cottage Home (see hotels)
Cozy Café The regular meals 25 cents, delicatessen, 1/2 block west of Auditorium; Cafes; Lunch Rooms; Restaurants; proprietor in 1917: F. H., Mrs. Owens; 119 Spring
Paul Craig Park (see parks)
Craven & McRorey insurance Insurance Agents; Investments; Loans; Real Estate; Rentals; proprietor in 1917: J. Q. Craven and W. T. McRorey; 112 S. Marietta
Craven & Moore attorneys (see lawyers) Lawyers; proprietors in 1917: H. L. Moore and W. A. Craven; 213 Spring
Craven, Walter A. insurance Insurance Agents; proprietor in 1917: Walter A. Craven; 2 Odd Fellows Bldg
Craven, Young D. Dr. (see doctors) Physicians (member of the Clay County, Missouri State and American Medical Associations); proprietor in 1917: Young D., Dr. Craven; 209 Spring
Cravens, Calvin L proprietor in 1917: Calvin L. Cravens
Crawford, W. E. Real Estate; proprietor in 1917: W. E. Crawford
Crescent Beauty Parlour Beauty Parlors; proprietor in 1917: Gladys DeSoria; 118 South
Crescent Lake Bed & Breakfast (816)637-2958
Crowley, Homer proprietor in 1917: Homer Crowley; 113 S. Marietta
Crowley Furniture 1954 1225 N. Jesse James Rd (in 1980)
Crowley's Hardware Cole's Hot Blast Stoves and Ranges, buggies and wagons, farm implements, hardware and builders supplies, sporting goods; Buggies and Wagons; Builders Hardware; Farm Implements; Hardware; Harness; Sporting Goods; proprietor in 1917: Homer Crowley; 113 S. Marietta
Crown Hill Cemetery office Cemetery Wurnell rd 1 mile w of Dunbar; Cemeteries; board members in 1917: J. F. Kennedy, J. S. Lewis, and W. L. Silvers; 116-1/2 E. Broadway
Crystal Lithium Water Co now Crystal Mineral Water Co; 401 Benton
Crystal Mineral Water Co formerly known as the Crystal Lithium Water Co., best water for Rheumatism, Kidney, Bladder, and Gravel trouble; Lithium Water; Mineral Water; Mineral Wells and Springs; Springs; proprietor in 1917: Mrs. M. S. Mrs. Courtney; 401 Benton
Cusworth, Geo. Shoe Repairers; proprietor in 1917: Geo. Cusworth; 437 Thompson Ave

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Daily and Weekly Call (see newspapers) Blood & Blood publishers in 1917 ; Job Printers; Newspapers; Printers; 429 Thompson Ave
Daily Journal (see newspapers) Newspapers; editor in 1917: J. W. Hyder; rear 701 N. Main
The Daily Standard (see newspapers) 1889 417 Thompson Avenue
Dari-B Drive-In 1954 corner of Isley & Calhoun
Dale Realty 1975 Hwy 10 and Oak Street
Davenport Apartments (see hotels) Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: W. W., Mrs. Davenport; 109 N. Marietta
Davis, Fred B Men's Furnishings; proprietor in 1917: Fred B. Davis; 206 South
Davis, Guy S. Rev. Clergymen
Davis, James Brack Grocers-Retail; proprietor in 1917: James Brack Davis; 316 E. Broadway
Davis Haberdashery
Davisson, Clarence H. Contractors; proprietor in 1917: Clarence H. Davisson; 623 York
Day & Night Garage agency for Hudson and Overland cars; storage, accessories and repairs; 703-704 N. Main, tel 200; Automobile Accessories; Automobiles Agencies; Automobile Garages; Automobile Livery; Automobile Repairs; Automobile Storage; Automobile Tires; Automobiles; Garages; Gasoline; Livery; Machine Shops; Oil; Repair Shops; proprietor in 1917: H. L. Silvers; 703-704 N. Main
DeHoff, James A. Paints and Glass; proprietor in 1917: James A. DeHoff; 250 E. Broadway
DelMonte, The (see hotels)

Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: Catherine, Mrs. Holmes; 310 W. Excelsior

Deluxe Beauty Shop 205 Marietta Street
Denver House (see hotels) Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: Levisa, Mrs. Thomas; 110 E. Excelsior
Dieter, Hugo R. Masseurs; proprietor in 1917: Hugo R. Dieter; 118-120 W. Broadway
Diveley, Joseph E. Photographers; proprietor in 1917: Joseph E. Diveley; 112-1/2 E. Broadway
Dodge McDavid Bros agents Automobiles; proprietor in 1917:; 208-212 S. Wyman
Doniphan's Drugs Druggists; proprietor in 1917: Phocian B. Doniphan; 216 S. Marietta

Doxey, Wm. A. bath house

(see bath houses) Bath Houses; proprietor in 1917: Wm. A. Doxey; 254 E. Broadway
Dray, Chas. M. Contractors; proprietor in 1917: Chas. M. Dray; 206 N. Marietta
Dumit, Henry J. jewelry Jewelry; proprietor in 1917: Henry J. Dumit; 110 E. Broadway

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East High School (see schools)
East Valley Park (see parks)
Ecton, Iro J. Mrs. (see hotels) Furnished Rooms and Apartments; proprietor in 1917: Iro J., Mrs. Ecton; 434 Concourse
Electric Bath House (see Bath Houses) once occupied a portion of the Lucerne Hotel, formerly the Arlington Hotel
Electric Light Plant in 1917 located at Marietta se cor Hilltop
Electric Line Depot in 1917 located at Concourse & Leavenworth
Elkhorn Elementary (see schools)
Elks (see organizations) Benevolent & Protective Order Elks, Excelsior Springs Lodge 1001; Societies; in 1917: F. A. Benson; Wyman nw cor Spring
Elliott, Wm. B. Dairies; proprietor in 1917: Wm. B. Elliott; Wurnell Rd w of Hurley
Elm Tree Inn Co. proprietor in 1917: Mrs. John, Mrs. Emmke, John Emmkem, T. N. Bogart; south end of Elms Bvd
Elms Baths, The The Elms proprietors in 1917; Bath Houses; south end of Elms Bvd
Elms Garage Automobiles, accessories, tires, repairs, agency for Ford cars, Firestone and Pennsylvania tires; Automobile Accessories; Automobiles Agencies; Automobile Garages; Automobile Repairs; Automobile Storage; Automobile Tires; Automobiles; Garages; Gasoline; Machine Shops; Oil; Repair Shops; proprietor in 1917: H. R. McLain; St. Louis av nw cor Concourse
The Elms Hotel (see hotels) 1911 Regent and Elms Blvd
Elms Smoke Shop
Elson Barber Shop Pat Elson barbered in Excelsior Springs for over 50 years

The Phunn - April 2008

Emery, E. Homer Hides; proprietor in 1917: E. Homer Emery; 104 W. Excelsior
Emmons Printing Co. Printers; proprietor in 1917: P. A. Emmons; 113 E. Excelsior
Empire Heights (see subdivisions) east of Liberty and south of Richmond and Prospects Avenues
Enlow Bros. undertakers;; proprietor in 1917: E. E. Enlow and H.H. Enlow; 451 Concourse
Episcopal Church of St. Luke the Beloved Physician (see churches) Church; services temporarily in Odd Fellows Hall in 1917
Ethyl Molded Products, Div. of Ethyl Corp. 1948 1701 Johnson Industrial Drive (in 1980)
Excelsior Abstract and Title
Excelsior Hardware Company 424 Thompson Avenue
Excelsior Hotel (see hotels)
Excelsior Ice Company
Excelsior Linen & Uniform Rental Company serving Excelsior Springs & Clay County for over 80 years (1980) 308 N. Main (in 1980)
Excelsior Institute Clinic
Excelsior Medical Center (816)637-6081
Excelsior Saline Water Co.
Excelsior Spring (see springs)
Excelsior Springs Advocate (see newspapers)
Excelsior Springs Area Career Center . . 113 Line Street

(816)630-9240

Excelsior Springs Baking Company 208 S. Marietta Street
Excelsior Springs Bank (see Bank of Excelsior Springs)
Excelsior Springs City Hospital
Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce
Excelsior Springs Company 1887 H. C. Fish, first general manager
Excelsior Springs Laundry Co.
Excelsior Springs Golf Club 1910 first nine holes built.
Excelsior Springs Historical Commission 1978 historical preservation
Excelsior Springs Job Corps 1974 St. Louis Avenue (in 1980)
Excelsior Springs Laundry Co.
Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives
Excelsior Springs Sanitarium & Hospital occupied a corner of the Arlington Hotel at once time
Excelsior Springs Savings & Loan Association (see banks) 1931 101 W. Broadway (in 1980)
The Excelsior Institute Clinic 1905-1909 moved from the Frances Hotel
Excelsior Trust Company
1919 218 South Street (in 1980)

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Farmers Feed & Supply Carder Brothers, proprietors
Ficklin Brothers Grocery 449-263 Thompson
Fire Department (816)637-3000
First National Bank (see banks)
Fishing River Linear Park Trail (see parks) 1901 built by the J. C. Isley family; later owned by Gordon and Connie Dille
Flanders Dry Goods Co. 107 W. Broadway
Forest Park (see parks)
Foster's Cinema destroyed by fire November 1977
Fowler's Inn (see hotels) structure moved from Kansas
Fox Midwest Theatres
Frances Hotel (see hotels)
Fun House Pool Hall Apartments (see apartments)

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Gas Service Company 1958 115 E. Broadway (in 1980)
Good Samaritan Center of Excelsior Springs, Inc. . . non-profit organization to assist the poor. It is housed in the Carnegie Foundation Library building built in 1916. website
Green Quarries, Inc. 1958 1910 W. 69 Highway

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Hall of Waters 1935 ground breaking
Hall of Waters Processing and Bottling Plant
Haynes Academy 1895 moved to the city in 1895.
Hedges Enterprises, Inc. Thornton-Minor-McCleary Ointment Co.
Hub Barber Shop 219 Broadway
Hiawatha Hotel (see hotels)
High School (see schools)

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The Ideal Hotel (see hotels) 1922 by 1922 the building originally known as the California House became known as the Ideal Hotel
The Ideal Rooms 1917 upper story of the building originally known as the California House was referred to as the Ideal Rooms
The Inn (see Fowler's Inn)
Interurban Railway (see railroads) . see Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph Interurban Railway
Isley Park Woods (see parks)
Isley Elementary (see schools)
Isley Primary School (see schools)

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J. C. Penney Co., Inc. 413-415 Thompson Avenue
Jack's Bar and Grill housed in the Excelsior Institute Clinic building when a fire occurred in 1958
Jackson Motor Co.
Jesse James Auto Parts 1967 North 69 Highway (in 1980)
Johnson & Son clothing 103 W. Broadway
Junior High School (see schools)

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K. C. Post
Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph Interurban Railway (see railroads)
W. E. Kennedy offices were inside the Auditorium
Kent and Outlook Park (see parks)
Kibler Park (see parks)
Ruth King's Dress Shop
Knox Bath House (see Bath Houses)
Kramer Hardware

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Lake Maurer amusement park on the edge of Excelsior Springs
Lambert Lumber Co. 515 St. Louis Avenue
John S. Lewis Company dry goods, clothing, shoes and furnishings Lewis, John S. Lewis John S. dry goods, clothing, shoes and furnishings 423-425 Thompson av tel 92 423-425 Thompson Ave Clothing; Department Stores; Dry Goods; Furnishing Goods; Ladies' and Children's Ready-to-Wear Garments; Men's Furnishings; Notions; Shoes

423-425 Thompson Avenue
Lewis School (see schools)
Library (see Carnegie Foundation Library)
Lincoln Park (see parks)
Lincoln School (see schools)
Link's Soda and Sulpho Salt well
Lithia #1 (see springs)
Lodwick Law Offices occupied the Bank of Excelsior Springs building
Lucerne Hotel (see hotels) 1922 by 1922 The Arlington Hotel was known as the Lucerne Hotel

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The Maples Apartments (see apartments)
Marietta Drug Store 201 S. Marietta Street; occuppied the south corner of the building known as the Ideal Hotel
McLain Land and Investment Company built The Arlington Hotel in 1899-1900.
McCleary Memorial Hospital
McCleary Clinic 1901-1974 founded in 1901 by husband of Mrs. A.S. McCleary
1957 consolidated with Thornton Minor Hospital
1960, April The consolidated clinic reopened for business at St. Louis and Thompson Avenues
Mercer Farm & Implement Company 1972 "Y" Highway (in 1980)
Mid-Continent Public Library 1972 replaced the Carnegie Foundation Library
Mineral Water Baths
Missouri Power & Light Co. 1911 110 S. Main (in 1980)
Mitchell Clinic, Hospital & Sanitarium Specializing in the correction of rectal, colon, rheumatic and arthritic disorders. Located on the west side of Siloam Park and adjacent to the Hall of Mineral Water Springs, the Home of the World's famous health giving mineral waters. Excelsior Springs, MO America's Haven of health.
Monterey Motel (816)637-3171
Montgomery Ward & Co. 425-429 Thompson
Montgomery Wards 1934 "Y" Shopping Center (in 1980)
G. S. Moore's Lunch Room inside the Auditorium
Music Hall 1889

1908

opened May 11, 1889

burned September 24, 1908

Myers Bros. Barbecue 1/4-mile north on highway 69

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Oaks Hotel (see hotels) 1913 built by James W. Snapp as the Snapp Hotel; currently known as the Oaks Hotel
Old Town Hall 1881 built 1881 by Nichols & Scales; center of social and public gatherings during the early days; Opera House
Omni Bus Transportation
Opera House 1881 Old Town Hall
The Owl Cafe 1894-1900 built between 1894-1900. Two-story Victorian commercial structure.
Owl Sandwich Shop 1940 by 1940 the Owl Cafe was known as the Owl Sandwich Shop

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Pack Furniture
Peck's Drug Store 301 Thompson Avenue
Pepsi Cola plant 1947 groundbreaking
Petersen's Bath House 111-113-115 Spring Street
Phillips Tavern Highway 69 (1934)
Jim E. Piburn Ballfield (see parks)
Pickwick Apartments (see apartments)
Police Department For many years the city police department was housed in the Carnegie Library building. (816)637-3000
Margaret Pollman offices were inside the Auditorium
Pollyanna Art Shop once occupied a portion of the Lucerne Hotel, formerly the Arlington Hotel
Post Office 1883 Post office "Viginti" changed to Excelsior Springs

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Prichard Funeral Home 1934 217 E. Broadway
Public Library (see Carnegie Foundation Library) 1915 Public Library built.

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Quality Milk Company distribution of Foremost Fine Dairy Foods, serving Excelsior for over 40 years

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Raper Park (see parks)
Regent Park (see parks)
Regent Springs (see springs)
Reynolds News Stand Beyer Theatre Building
Rock Island Railroad (see railroads)
Rose-Bud's Thriftway 1972 Crown Hill Plaza (in 1980)
Rowland Florists & Greenhouses 1938 421 N. Thompson (in 1980)
Royal Hotel (see hotels) 1905 Lena G. Hill purchased Snapp's Tavern and began constuction of a larger hotel to the east.
Royal Hotel Bath House (see bath houses) operated within the Royal Hotel

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Salax Water Company housed in the St. Joe/Frances Hotel
Salt Sulphur Bath House located once in the Excelsior Institute Clinic building; operated by E. J. Hays and B. Losen in the 1930's
Saratoga Boarding Home (see apartments) 1978 410 Superior
Saratoga Home for the elderly 1978 Gordon and Connie Dille purchased the old hospital builing to turn into the Saratoga Home for the elderly.
Senior Citizens Center
Seybold Tavern 1821-1952 A fire burned down the tavern in 1952. Located one and a half miles south of Excelsior Springs.
Shelton Apartments (see apartments)
Siloam Mountain Park (see parks)
Siloam Pavilion (see pavilions)
Siloam Spring (see springs)
Singer Co. - Education Division Career Systems Excelsior Springs Job Corps 1974 St. Louis Avenue
Sisk's Book Store

Bill Sisk's Book Store where they sell books and things, Victrolas, pianos, records, sheet music and news depot, on Broadway at Siloam; Books and Stationery; Cigars and Tobacco; Kodaks and Supplies; News Depot; Office Supplies; Pianos and Sheet Music; Post Cards; Records; School Books and Office Supplies; Sheet Music; proprietor in 1917: William C. Sisk; 115 E. Broadway
Busy Place A. A. Smallwood & Co Racket store;; proprietor in 1917: A. A. Smallwood; 201-3 W. Broadway
Smith's Barbershop
Snapp Hotel (see hotels) 1913 built by James W. Snapp; currently known as the Oaks Hotel
Beauty Parlor Hotel Snapp hair dressing, manicuring, shampooing, scalp and facial treatments, chiropodist; Beauty Parlors; Chiropodists; Facial and Scalp Treatment; Hair Dressing; Manicuring; Shampooing; proprietor in 1917: Viola Story; Hotel Snapp
Snapp's Tavern before 1905 earliest portion of the Royal hotel was known as Wholf Tavern and was purchased by James Sanpp, who renamed it Snapp's Tavern.
Soterian Ginger Ale Medals awarded at Chicago World's Fair to Soterian Ginger Ale.
Southern Hotel (see hotels)
Spa View Haven nursing home 120 Bluff Street. Now demolished. Query.
Springdale Apartments (see apartments) building formerly known as the Arlington Hotel and later the Lucerne Hotel
St. Ann's Catholic School (see schools)
St. Joe Hotel (see Hotels) by 1940 known as the Hotel Frances
St. Joe House (see Hotels) by 1940 known as the Hotel Frances
Strathman's Photography Studio 114 E. Broadway
Dorothy Stratton Real Estate 1979 228 W. Jesse James Road (in 1980)
Sulpho-Saline Pavilion (see pavilions)
Sulpho-Saline Route connecting the Wabash (see railroads)
Sunnyside Park (see parks)
Superior Spring (see springs)

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Taylor Tire & Oil Company 1980 305 Milwaukee
Temple of Amusement The Auditorium
Thornton-Minor Hospital 1877-1968 911 E. Linwood
1957 Thornton-Minor Hospital consolidated with McCleary Clinic.
Thornton-Minor-McCleary Clinic 1957 Thornton-Minor Hospital consolidated with McCleary Clinic.
1960, April The consolidated clinic reopened for business at St. Louis and Thompson Avenues
Thornton-Minor-McCleary Ointment Co.
Tindall Drug Store
Tom Thumb Golf
Tom's Pool Hall destroyed by fire in November 1977
Town & Country Leader (see newspapers) 1957 417 Thompson Avenue
Tryst Falls
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Vanderpool Farm & Supply Company 1973 1016 Isley
Veterans' Hospital

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Wabash Railroad (see railroads)
Warren Hardware Co. 113 S. Marietta Street
Washington Elementary (see schools)
Western Union Telegraph Office once housed in the Excelsior Institute Clinic building
West Complex (see parks)
Westfall-O'Dell Motors, Inc. automobile dealership 1945 Jct. 10 & 69
West High School (see schools)
Westview Elememtary (see schools)
Wharton Agency
Whitaker Cable Corporation
Wholf Tavern 1898 earliest portion of the Royal Hotel was known as Wholf Tavern
Wyman Elementary (see schools)
Wyman High School (see schools)

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