# 194: Exploring the Industrial History of Kansas City with Scott Brown, Historic West Bottoms Association

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2024-07-16
- Length: 42m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-07-16-194-exploring-the-industrial-history-of-kansas-city-with-scott-brown-historic-we
- Listen: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com

## Summary

Scott Brown, General Counsel for Faultless Brands and board member of the Historic West Bottoms Association, discusses the industrial history of Kansas City's West Bottoms district with host Chris Luecke. They trace the area's evolution from a river trade hub and agricultural center to a livestock exchange powerhouse, and finally to its current state of revitalization through mixed-use development and light manufacturing. Key topics include the role of railroads, the legacy of the American Royal, and the enduring presence of companies like Faultless Brands.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-07-16-194-exploring-the-industrial-history-of-kansas-city-with-scott-brown-historic-we#t=0) Introduction and The Ship Bar
- [5:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-07-16-194-exploring-the-industrial-history-of-kansas-city-with-scott-brown-historic-we#t=302) Railroads and Agricultural Origins
- [11:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-07-16-194-exploring-the-industrial-history-of-kansas-city-with-scott-brown-historic-we#t=679) The Livestock Exchange and Stockyards
- [16:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-07-16-194-exploring-the-industrial-history-of-kansas-city-with-scott-brown-historic-we#t=993) The American Royal and BBQ Culture
- [21:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-07-16-194-exploring-the-industrial-history-of-kansas-city-with-scott-brown-historic-we#t=1287) Haunted Houses and Urban Decay
- [26:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-07-16-194-exploring-the-industrial-history-of-kansas-city-with-scott-brown-historic-we#t=1601) Faultless Brands and Modern Revitalization
- [30:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-07-16-194-exploring-the-industrial-history-of-kansas-city-with-scott-brown-historic-we#t=1853) Infrastructure and Future Development
- [34:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-07-16-194-exploring-the-industrial-history-of-kansas-city-with-scott-brown-historic-we#t=2068) Food Crawl and Conclusion

## Topics

- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Logistics & fulfilment](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/logistics-and-fulfillment)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Faultless Brands (company)
- West Bottoms Whiskey (product)
- Joe's Kansas City Barbecue (company)
- Slaps Barbecue (company)
- Campground Brewery (company)
- Golden Ox (company)
- Industrial Solutions Network (company)
- Central Industrial District Association (company)
- Kansas City Industrial Council (company)

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