Security Loan & Investment Association

The Security Loan and Investment Association was an African American investment group. They owned several properties. This building housed their office on the 1st floor. President of the Association was Herman L. Kinsler. In 1923 the Association was expanding their capital in an effort to establish an African American bank. The architect W. T. Thomas also occupied the building.

The building was listed on the Kansas City Register of Historic Places as part of the 18th & Vine Historic District on 8/11/1983 and on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the 18th & Vine Historic District on 9/9/1991.