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Kingswood Manor Fountain |
This fountain was a gift from Mrs. Gerry Barrows as a memorial to her late husband, Raymond. It was designed by Harold Rice, founder of the City of Fountains Foundation.
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Landing Shopping Center Fountain |
The Nichols Company announced plans for a 40-unit shopping center in 1957. Fountains played a great role in the decoration of this center and provided both its theme and its unique qualities. A large exterior "waterfall" is operational year-round through the use of heated water. It took the form of a three-dimensional wall mural which depicted a seascape created by space-defining "ribbons" of granite and aggregate stone. Stylized seabirds stood out in relief against the backdrop of the "sky." The water effects were especially unique, as cascades of sheeting water fell over the lips of the bands of stone.
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Leawood City Hall Courtyard Fountain |
Water flows out and over the rocks. The Douthats who purchased the property in the 1930's donated the land that the City Hall is on along with $50,000 for the fountain.
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Lenexa City Hall Fountain |
A circular fountain that runs 24 hours a day.
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Liberty Memorial Fountain |
This is the largest and only memorial in the United States dedicated to those who served in WWI and its museum is the only one whose sole theme is that war. The Memorial was opened in 1926 with the fountains being completed in the 1930's.. The facility is currently closed to the public. Renovation is underway at an estimated cost of $45 million. Funds are being recruited from both public and private sectors. It is hoped that the memorial will re-open in 2002. The two fountains located on the north side will be renovated as part of this major project.
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