Welcome to the website of the Historic Westheight Neighborhood Association
We are a nonprofit volunteer organization established to improve life in Kansas City's Historic Westheight Neighborhood.
Read more about what's happening NOW in our bimonthly neighborhood newsletter.
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Who we are
Historic Westheight Manor has one of the richest architectural histories in all of Kansas City.
Notable architects such as Louis S. Curtiss, Victor J. Defoe (who began his career with J.C.Nichols), Edward Buehler Delk (who also helped build the Country Club Plaza), J.G. Braecklein and W.W. Rose all contributed to this unique community. C. Millstein
The neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and The Kansas State Registry of Historic Places.
The houses built in Westheight Manor cover many styles that were popular from the 1880s to the 1970s - from Queen Anne, to Craftsman, to Twenties Tudor, to Prairie Style, to Mid-Century Modern, to California Ranch. We invite you to take a walking or driving tour of the Neighborhood. INFORMATION FOR REALTORS
The Historic Westheight Neighborhood Asso-ciation is not a Home Owners Association, rather, it is a volunteer organization open to anyone who has an interest in preserving the historic character of the Westheight Manor Registered Historic District. There are no fees or assessments against properties or indi-viduals, dues paid by members are voluntary.
Almost all properties in Westheight Manor subdivisions 1, 2, and 3 are part of the Registered Historic District. Any improve-ments or changes, especially to the outside facade of any structure, may be governed by the UG Landmarks Commission local ordinance, the Kansas State Historical Society, and Standards for Rehabilitation from the U.S. Dept of Interior.
To know more about the Westheight Manor Registered Historic District, read the Historic Survey completed in 1986, which was the foundation of the Historic Designation, in the link below:
The Association collects dues from members throughout the year, from January through October. To join, send dues payment by cash or check to
Rick Yarnell, HWNA Treasurer, 2424 Nebraska Court Kansas City, KS 66102-2608 OR click on the button below to pay dues ONLINE. SITE LAST UPDATED: 17 MAY 2023
MAY IS BIKE MONTH!!
Celebrate Bike Month with Wyco Bike-O. Throughout the month of May, the Wyco Bike-O Group has many events to promote bicycle-riding in Wyandotte County, including competitions, give-aways, repair clinics, and weekly group rides. The Group Rides should be especially attractive for Westheight residents as they start and end just a few blocks north of our neighborhood, at the bike trail along Jersey Creek.
The Wednesday weekly bike rides begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Heathwood Spray Park near the Jersey Creek paths; the Spray Park is at 11th Street & Parallel Parkway. The ride is all on off-street trail and is about 3-6 miles. JOIN THE FUN, WED., MAY 17, 6:30 p.m. For More see wyco-bike-o.org |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NEWS and HAPPENINGS Next General Membership Meeting Kick off Summer with HWNA The next general meeting of HWNA will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., with a potluck dinner to begin at 6:30 p.m. Location: 1300 N. 18th St, KCK, St. Paul's Church Parish Hall.. MAY IS BIKE MONTH.
Join other Westheight neighbors for weekly group bike rides on the nearby Jersey Creek trail, just half a mile north of Westheight Park. The rides start at the Heathwood Water Park parking lot at 11th and Parallel Parkway, at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday in May. The rides are fairly short, 3-6 miles. GET ON YOUR BIKES AND RIDE!! If you need to pay your dues for this 2023 year please do so now - CLICK HERE
RECYCLING CENTER The Yard Waste and Recycling Center at 3201 Park Drive, KCK, is now open on regular hours for disposal of brush, yard waste and tree limbs, and accepts recycling materials. The center is free to Wyandotte County Residents (who must show proof of residency). It accepts clear, brown & colored glass, paper, metal cans, Plastics #1-#7. The Yard Waste section of the Center accepts grass clippings, garden trimmings, leaves, branches, and stumps. Hours are: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE The Unified Government Household Hazardous Waste collection program for 2023 began in April. The next collection date is Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 2443 S. 88th Street, Kansas City, KS. The site is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Future collection dates this year are June 10, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, 2023. THE KANSAS CITY KANSAS FARMER'S MARKET OPENS The KCK Farmer's Market opened for it's first day of selling on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The Market is situated in the parking lot next to the Merc grocery store, on the south side of Minnesota Avenue, between 5th & 6th Streets. This market features local food-growers in Wyandotte County. Come to the market each Saturday throughout the smmer to show your support for urban agriculture; Shop Local, Buy Local. |
Sidewalk Cost Share Program
Well-maintained concrete sidewalks improve the appearance of a neighborhood, and keep neighbors, visitors, and pedestrians safe from vehicle traffic. The Unified Government understands that investment in infrastructure is an important part of wellness and community pride. To help residents and neighborhoods replace damaged or aging sidewalks, the Unified Government's Public Works Department has established a cost-sharing program.
The goal of the Sidewalk Replacement Program is to make our city's sidewalks accessible for all through reduction of the cost residents would normally have to pay on their own. Residents interested in replacement of an existing sidewalk may hire an independent contractor or use a Public Works Contractor. Reimbursements rates are meant to cover about half of the average cost for sidewalk removal and replacement for one house. Reimbursement funds are limited to the extent of the yearly UG Budget, and is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn more about the Sidewalk Replace-ment Program and how to get started at www.wycokck.org/PW/Programs or call Public Works at 913-573-5400. NEXT GENERAL MEETING!
The next general meeting of HWNA will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., with a potluck dinner to begin at 6:30 p.m. Location: 1300 N. 18th St, KCK. COMMUNITY ORCHARD Volunteer Opportunity! If you would like to help with the Westheight Orchard long-term, ongoing project please contact: orchard@historicwestheight.org QUICK NEWS
The following persons are the HWNA Board Members for the calendar year 2023: GRANT FAUSER-BULLER GORDON CRISWELL CLAYTON HUNTER JENNIFER MILLS MICHELLE PETERSON JIM SCHRAEDER RICK YARNELL Also: Newsletter Editor, Sarah Miller contact any board member through board@historicwestheight.org |
Membership in the Historic Westheight Neighborhood Association is voluntary.
Dues are payable any time during the calendar year from January to October.
You may now pay any dues for the Calendar Year 2023
You may now pay any dues for the Calendar Year 2023