Longview Mansion and Farm were built in 1914 by R. A. Long for his daughter, Loula Long Combs, a world renowned horsewoman.  Longview Mansion and 50 other farm structures were constructed in just 18 months between 1913 and June 1, 1914.  More than 50 Belgian craftsmen and 200 Sicilian stonemasons were among the 2,000 workers employed to turn 1,780 raw acres into "The World’s Most Beautiful Farm."

Longview Mansion is now a premier special events facility with 17 buildings on the National Register of Historical Places.  For details on Group Tours call 816-761-6669 or visit their web site at www.longviewmansion.com.

Longview Farm Elementary School, located in the old Longview Show Horse Arena, was remodeled to preserve the historical Longview Show Horse Arena's appearance and features throughout the school construction. The front entry preserves the general appearance of the original grave and includes the gravesite of Revelation, one of Loula Long Comb's prize-winning show horses. The open space of the arena has been maintained and is now used for a gymnasium and cafeteria. Stall doors and panels were used as dividers on corridors near the gym. The original barn doors are reused as partitions between the cafeteria and gym, on display cases in the front hallway and have been mounted near the new school entry doors. The library/media center features an open ceiling that reveals the hay loft chutes and barn post-and-beam structure. In addition, the library/media center features a preserved horse stall as a reading nook for students. The barn's original fireplace and mantle were refurbished and are now a non-working fireplace in the entry area. A visible improvement includes restoration of the four-sided clock tower.