The Globe Building, Kansas City

The Globe Building, Kansas City

Also known as the Think Big Building, the Globe Building is like many other historic buildings in downtown Kansas City. It would have been demolished, but thanks to forward-thinking city planners and a creative tax credit scheme, businesses can reuse and repurpose historic buildings instead of razzing them. The Globe Building, located in the Crossroads Art District, is now a popular state-of-the-art coworking space. The complex includes glass-walled offices, shared workspaces, and an event venue. All areas have exposed brick walls, original hardwood floors, and wood-beam ceilings to emphasize the building's history.

The building is a seven-story brick affair that is most recognizable by its large painted advertising murals on its north and south faces. It was built in 1902 and designed by architect James Hogg. For the first 75 years of its existence, it was a storage warehouse with commercial offices on the first floor. It sat vacant since the 1970s until it was purchased by the current owners and rehabilitated in 2013.

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Sight Name: The Globe Building
Sight Location: Kansas City, USA (See walking tours in Kansas City)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Kansas City, Missouri

Create Your Own Walk in Kansas City

Create Your Own Walk in Kansas City

Creating your own self-guided walk in Kansas City is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Crossroads Art District Walking Tour

Crossroads Art District Walking Tour

Situated at the intersection of creativity and culture, the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City emerges as a thriving hub of artistic expression and cultural vitality. Formerly the industrial and warehouse area, today it is one of the trendiest art communities in the Midwest. As such, this enclave is the place where many progressive art spots have established themselves.

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Kansas City Introduction Walking Tour

Kansas City Introduction Walking Tour

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Louis and Clark passed through in 1804, noting that the area was an excellent place to build a fort. The actual settlement didn’t come until later,...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Historical Buildings Tour

Historical Buildings Tour

The historical buildings of Kansas City are truly remarkable, weaving a narrative of rich heritage and enduring elegance reflecting the city's eventful past and lasting beauty.

At its heart, the imposing Kansas City City Hall rises as a prime example of Neo-Classical and Beaux-Arts architecture, a stalwart symbol of civic pride that has stood the test of time.

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles