Description
Barrett was a long-time commercial and art photographer in Kansas City. This sample of his work features over 300 aerial views and late 20th century vistas of Kansas City.
Member of
Robert F. Barrett Collection
Displaying 1 - 15 of 334
Aerial view of an industrial area
Aerial view of an industrial area along the Missouri River. Storage tanks are scattered along lots next to a railroad line that runs parallel to the river. Skyscrapers and downtown Kansas City are visible on the far left.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014373.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Aerial view above Wheeler Airport
Aerial view above Wheeler Airport in Kansas City, Missouri. Two airport runways are on the right next to several terminal buildings. Trains are moving along a network of railroad tracks on the left. Skyscrapers and downtown Kansas City are visible in the distance on the other side of the Missouri River.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014374.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Construction of convention center
Aerial view looking east of Interstate 670 as it passes through downtown Kansas City. A new convention center complex is under construction. Cars and construction vehicles are parked around two blocks of partially constructed structures and dirt.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014367.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Construction of convention center
Aerial view looking east of Interstate 670 as it passes through downtown Kansas City. A new convention center complex is under construction. Cars and construction vehicles are parked around two blocks of partially constructed structures and dirt.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014368.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Aerial view of downtown Kansas City
Aerial view of downtown Kansas City. Skyscrapers are surrounded by dozens of blocks with retail and office buildings. Interstate 670 passes in front of the skyscrapers. The Missouri River is in the distance in back.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014369.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Aerial view of downtown Kansas City
Aerial view of downtown Kansas City. Skyscrapers are surrounded by dozens of blocks with retail and office buildings. Interstate 670 passes in front of the skyscrapers. The Missouri River is in the distance in back.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014370.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Aerial view of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers
Aerial view of the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. Road bridges are crossing the rivers. Skyscrapers and downtown Kansas City are visible in the distance.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014372.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Aerial view above Wheeler Airport
Aerial view above Wheeler Airport in Kansas City, Missouri, overlooking the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. A road bridge is crossing the Kansas River. Several small planes are parked below.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014371.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Aerial view of an industrial district
Aerial view of an industrial district north of downtown Kansas City. Several road bridges are crossing the Missouri River. Skyscrapers and downtown are visible in the distance on the other side of the river. Cars are parked in several lots surrounding warehouses and factories.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014375.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Aerial view of the Missouri River
Aerial view of several bridges crossing the Missouri River. Several factories and warehouses are on the right. Trucks and cars are driving across the bridge in front. Other office buildings are on the left in the distance.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014376.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Aerial view of the Missouri River
Aerial view of the Missouri River and nearby buildings. There are sandbars and berms along each side of the river. Factories and industrial storage facilities are on the right. Railroad tracks run parallel to the river. Skyscrapers and downtown Kansas City are in the distance.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014380.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Aerial view of the Missouri River
Aerial view of the Missouri River and nearby buildings. There are sandbars and berms along each side of the river. Factories and industrial storage facilities are on the left. A large green field is in the foreground.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014381.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Aerial view of Kansas City
Aerial view of Kansas City looking south from the Power & Light district. Interstate 670 passes underneath several road bridges. Office buildings and warehouses are on the other side of the highway.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014386.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Aerial view of Kansas City
Aerial view of Kansas City looking south from the Power & Light district. Interstate 670 passes underneath several road bridges. Office buildings and warehouses are on the other side of the highway.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014387.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303
Aerial view of the Missouri River
Aerial view of the Missouri River and nearby buildings. There are sandbars and berms along each side of the river. Factories and industrial storage facilities are on the right.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_barrett_photo-014378.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0303