She’s still standing strong after 120 years: The Folly Theater celebrates 120 years of expanding the arts in Kansas City

She’s still standing strong after 120 years: The Folly Theater celebrates 120 years of expanding the arts in Kansas City

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The Grand Lady of Twelfth Street celebrated her 120th birthday on Sept. 23. For over a century, the Folly Theater has stood at 12th & Central in downtown Kansas City. She watched the fortunes of downtown ebb and flow over these many decades. Today, she keeps a watchful eye as the downtown core continues to grow and prosper. Brought to life in 1900, the Folly Theater has had a handful of names and millions of stories. By the glow of gas street lamps, men in top hats and women in high-button shoes…

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