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Tucked between the buzz of the Westport entertainment district and the streetcar stop on Main Street, this unique stretch of Westport is where Kansas City’s past and future meet.

Old Westport. A black-and-white aerial view of a vintage small town with early automobiles and horse-drawn carriages on the main street, surrounded by residential houses and farmland. 
Westport Missouri, 1855, Missouri Valley Special Collections, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, Missouri. Panoramic drawing of Westport, Missouri, looking north along Pennsylvania Avenue from south of Westport Road.

Once a humble trading post on the edge of the frontier, Westport quickly grew into a thriving hub where fur trappers and farmers exchanged goods and stories. Wagon trains bound for the California, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails gathered here, stocking up for the long journey west and shaping the spirit of movement and ambition that still defines this district today.

What was the last stop for pioneers heading west on the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails now welcomes a new generation of trailblazers–

MAKERS, ARTISTS, MERCHaNTS

all carving fresh paths forward.

Black and white photo of three men, a boy, and a dog standing in front of a brick building with signs that read "Luxury Brothers" and "Horse Shoeing". Old Westport. Esterley Blacksmith Shop, 1906 
Esterley Blacksmith Shop, 1906, Esterley brothers standing in front of their shop located at 204 Westport Road. From left to right: Joe Esterley, Harry Booker (apprentice blacksmith), Charles and Robert Esterley. Missouri Valley Special Collections, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, Missouri.
A mural on a brick wall welcoming visitors to Westport East, established in 1833, with details about the East and West side of the area, featuring a vintage and modern style, and mentioning a shop that sells food, apparel, mementos, and more.
A yellow sign on a white brick wall that reads 'WE ARE SO GLAD You're HERE' with a decorative circular logo at the top. Westport East

This district is a celebration of diversity, creativity, and charm. Westport East is more than a place to shop, it’s a gateway for all to explore, connect, and embrace the eccentric. This is Westport’s most storied block, ready for its next chapter.

Westport, Missouri, 1920. Wesport East 2026. Split image of a street scene, left side is an old black-and-white photo showing vintage cars and people walking, right side is a modern color photo of the same street with current cars and buildings. 
Westport, Missouri, 1920, Missouri Valley Special Collections, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO.  
Westport, 2026
Yellow triangular banner with black text reading "We have PRIDE", attached to a black pole with black and yellow stripes. Westport East.

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