Henry Perry, the father of Kansas City barbecue, began his journey in 1907 with innovative slow-smoking techniques and a variety of meats reflecting the city's meat-packing evolution.
By the 1920s, Perry's barbecue had transitioned to a streetcar trolley barn, symbolizing both a thriving Black community and the cultural importance of KC jazz, arts, and barbecue.
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