Pla-Mor Ballroom Photograph Collection

Description
This collection consists of photographs related to the entertainment complex formerly at Linwood and Main in Kansas City, Missouri. Included are architectural renderings of the proposed development; interior and exterior shots; bandleaders and musicians, most notably Pla-Mor band director Chic Scoggin and his orchestra; as well as other miscellaneous subjects.
Member of
LaBudde Special Collections
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Skating rink with multiple activities at Pla-Mor Amusement Center

Skating rink showing several players competing (outer ring) while medical personnel attend to people lying on cots (interior space) at Pla-Mor Amusement Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-014.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Advertisement for Chic's 14 Pla-Mors

Photographic print of shamrock-shaped advertisement for "Chic's 14 Pla-Mors" (also known as Chic Scoggin and his Pla-Mor Orchestra) with framed pictures of band members surrounding central plaque reading "The Music's the Thing / Have It!"
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-015.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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View of empty skating rink at Pla-Mor Amusement Center

View of empty skating rink and stadium seating at Pla-Mor Amusement Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-012.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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View of empty skating rink at Pla-Mor Amusement Center

View of empty skating rink and stadium seating at Pla-Mor Amusement Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-013.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Print of layout for the Pla-Mor Realty Company

Print of grounds and buildings layout plan for the Pla-Mor Realty Company.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-009.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Print of layout for the Pla-Mor Realty Company

Print of grounds and buildings layout plan for the Pla-Mor Realty Company.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-010.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of Chic Scoggin and his Pla-Mor Orchestra

Publicity photo of Chic Scoggin and his Pla-Mor Orchestra seated in an entrance alcove.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-022.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of Chic Scoggin and his Pla-Mor Orchestra

Publicity photo of Chic Scoggin and his Pla-Mor Orchestra standing in front of columns.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-023.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of unidentified female vocalist

Publicity photo of unidentified female vocalist, possibly of the Pla-Mor house band, smiling at camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-018.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of unidentified member of the Pla-Mor house band

Publicity photo of unidentified member of the Pla-Mor Orchestra smiling at camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-019.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of unidentified member of the Pla-Mor house band

Publicity photo of unidentified member of the Pla-Mor Orchestra wearing a corsage.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-020.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of unidentified member of the Pla-Mor house band

Publicity photo of unidentified member of the Pla-Mor Orchestra wearing glasses.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-021.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Exterior view from Wyandotte Street of Pla-Mor Amusement Center

Exterior view from Wyandotte Street of Pla-Mor Amusement Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-011.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of Chic Scoggin and his Pla-Mor Orchestra

Publicity photo of Chic Scoggin and his Pla-Mor Orchestra seated in a living room around a piano.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-016.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of unidentified violinist

Publicity photo of unidentified violinist holding his violin.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-017.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065