H.W. Gates Funeral Home, Kansas City
Facts and practical information
The H.W. Gates Funeral Home is a historical landmark at 1901 Olathe Blvd in Kansas City, Kansas. Gates Funeral Home was established in the mid-1890s by Horatio W. and Mary Gates. That Gates family was among the first licensed embalmers in the state and they built this Neoclassical-style funeral home in 1922 to house their growing business. Designed by Architect Fred S. Wilson in 1922, it served as the Gates family residence as well as their place of business. The 2+1⁄2-story building was built in the Neoclassical style. The Gates Funeral Home was run by three generations over almost 100 years in the Rosedale neighborhood of Kansas City. ()
West Kansas City (Rosedale)Kansas City
H.W. Gates Funeral Home – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Westport, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Harris-Kearney House, Uptown Theater.
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Bus
- State Line at 41st • Lines: 11 (1 min walk)