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Veterans of Foreign Wars Centennial Plaza |
Located just outside the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Headquarters is the Citizen Soldier, sculpted by Jim Brothers and dedicated October, 2001. It is against a backdrop of 5 plaques with 2 bubblers below each. The plaques depict: Origins, Legislative, Remembrance, Community Service/Ladies Auxiliary and Future Vision. The subtle fountains cannot be seen from the street, but must be viewed at close proximity.
The plaque for the statue reads: “In 1999, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars - this bronze statue was commissioned to commemorate the organization’s first century of service to veterans, those in uniform and communities in which they live.
“Three important aspects of the VFW’s history are commemorated in the design: First and foremost the VFW member is helping the soldier symbolizing VFW’s support for veterans.
“Secondly the document in the member’s hand symbolized VFW’s fight for veterans in the public and political arenas.
“Finally the entire design speaks to the metamorphosis from soldier to citizen and VFW member.”
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Victor X. Anderson Park Fountain |
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Vietnam Veterans Fountain |
The fountain pools represent the country's growing involvement in the war culminating in two pools symbolic of the divided opinions of the time. (Words etched on the plaque at the entrance) This fountain is provocative in its honesty and beauty. It was developed by the Kansas City Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. A semi-circular wall backdrop has the names of 451 casualties. Visitors to this monument leave flags and flowers to honor those who served during one of America's most turbulent eras.
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Vision Fountain |
A young man looks forward with his dog atop what was once a drinking fountain in the City Market, a vital part of Kansas City. The fountain originally stood in the middle of the Signature Brick Courtyard, it now stands in front of the east entrance to the Arabia Steamboat.
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Volker Memorial Fountain |
Carl Milles, a Swedish sculptor, based his memorial to William Volker an equestrian figure of St. Martin of Tours, who had done much to enrich the city. Flanking the main statue are four subsidiary figures. Fountain jets are contained in two pools on either side. Three tiers raise water to heights of 5, 20 and 28'. To add a touch of humor, Milles has an angel playing the flute from the wrong end and carved a wristwatch on another angel.
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