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American Legion Fountain at Swope Park (2 of 2) |
In 1921, the American Legion held its national convention in Kansas City. One of the highlights of that convention was the dedication of two fountains, gifts from the city under the administration of Mayor James Cowgill to honor the American Legion posts. One of the two monuments, a drinking fountain, is located in Swope Park north of the main shelter house. The fountain was constructed of Tennessee marble at a cost of $8,000.
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American War Mothers Memorial Fountain |
The simple form of this fountain is rich in meaning. It was dedicated in 1942 to those who had served in WWI. The 18' limestone obelisk in its center has metal stars affixed to three of its four sides: gold, symbolizing those who died in the war; blue, symbolizing those who were wounded; and white, representing those who returned uninjured. The War Mother's insignia was placed on the fourth side.
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Ameristar |
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Animals Fountain |
Gracing the three-story atrium at One Ward Parkway, this fountain was sculpted by Siror Tofanari, from Italy, in 1951 and was installed in 1979.
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Antioch Park |
Two beautiful fountains in the middle of this lake where visitors can glide over the water in paddle boats.
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