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Panorama of Kansas City File 106-299-340
structure #821216253building

New York Life Building

existing 54.9 m 12 floors 1888

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Architectural Height54.9 m
Roof Height54.9 m
Building Mass Height54.9 m
Floors12
Completion1888
Last Renovation1992
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-renaissance
Address20 West 9th Street
Smart Address18–24 West 9th Street
Smart Address827 Baltimore Avenue
CityKansas City, MO
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-31

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  1. Photo 299-585-885
    Ryan Hildebrand
  2. Photo 748-830-172
    Missouri Valley Special Collections, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, Missouri