The majority of early migrants were men who left families in Mexico. Continuing pressures, such as the U.S. labor shortage of World War I following restrictions on immigrants from Europe and the social and political problems in Mexico through the '20s, led to the move of whole families into the area.

Senior photo at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Nestled in the heart of Kansas City, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an absolute gem for photographers. Its iconic architecture, lush gardens, neoclassical facade, and extensive art collection create a visually stimulating backdrop for portraits.

If you were a tourist and did not know Kansas City very well you would be advised to avoid the inner city. That is where the major crime is… homocides and robbery and the such. Between E 63rd st and 18th st and between Troost and Elmwood on the north and south boundaries.