Mickey Mouse Watches (1968-08-26) by Mark KauffmanLIFE Photo Collection
Get a glimpse into the creativity borne out of Missouri’s largest city
Kansas City has been the birthplace of many inventions that have become a part of everyday life. From Teflon-coated pans to automatic fire alarms, check out some of the creations that have come out of KC.
Teflon-coated frying pan
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse watch face (From the collection of LIFE Photo Collection)
The Happy Meal
Box:McDonald's Mystery Happy Meal: Ocean's Away! (1983) by McDonald's Corp.The Strong National Museum of Play
McDonald's Mystery Happy Meal box (From the collection of The Strong National Museum of Play)
Multiplex Movie Theaters
Automatic telephone switcher system
Telephone switchboard at General Electric company in Schenectady NY (1952-02-27) by General Electric CompanyMuseum of Innovation & Science
Telephone switchboard at General Electric (From the collection of Museum of Innovation & Science)
Bumper Stickers
Bumper sticker:World Peace Not Pieces (1991)The Strong National Museum of Play
Bumper sticker: World Peace Not Pieces (From the collection of The Strong National Museum of Play)
M&M’s candy coating process
Yo-yo:M&M's Candy Yo-Yo (1980)The Strong National Museum of Play
M&Ms yo-yo (From the collection of The Strong National Museum of Play)
Automatic fire alarm
Postcard - City Fire Department Kansas City, Mo (1911) by The North American Post Card Co., Kansas City (publisher)Kansas City Museum
Postcard of City Fire Department, Kansas City (From the collection of Kansas City Museum)
Discover more about the rich history of Kansas City:
– Kansas City: Smoke Rings and the Finer Things
– A Tour of Kansas City's Architecture