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Bernard Powell Memorial Fountain |
Bernard Powell, a social activist, was slain in 1979. He founded the Social Action Committee of 20 (Action Committee for Social Change). The statue and fountain in his memory beautify a section of Spring Valley Park.
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Block Courtyard Fountain |
Unfortunately, at least for the general public, this fountain is almost concealed behind a long rectangular planter with foliage that is tall enough to nearly mask the presence of the fountain. However, in conjunction with the noise of the falling waters, the planter does muffle the traffic noise for those enjoying the courtyard
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Boar Fountain |
Contributions from the Boar go to Children's Mercy Hospital. Three other replicas are in Kansas City at the TWA terminal, Children's Mercy Hospital and the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.
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Boy and Fish Fountain |
Purchased in Venice, Italy in 1923, the fountain was the first one given to the city for the Country Club Plaza area. Although the fountain was an attractive addition to the Plaza for many years, in 1968 it was removed to accommodate the Seville Light Fountain. It was relocated by the Park Dept. to the median strip of T
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Boy and Frog Fountain |
The Boy and Frog Fountain is an original bronze and Verona marble fountain by Rafaello Romanelli. On the base is a faun on a dolphin. The bowl & pedestal are rose colored Verona Marble. Purchased in 1929 in Florence, Italy, this fountain has impressed and amused visitors to the Plaza. A young boy is delighted and surprised by the shower he receives from a friendly bronze frog.
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