Quirky Places in Kansas City

Medieval on the outside; modern on the inside. The Kansas City Workhouse was originally built as a jail in 1897 when Romanesque architecture was enjoying a brief revival. After a few decades in operation with several different owners, it eventually shuttered in 1972. Graffiti artists soon flocked to the abandoned castle and began filling the walls with color. While the walls of the castle are not recognized as a traditional art gallery, the unique graffiti exhibit and venue draw many visitors to the destination.