June 15, 2009

Business and Houses in Kansas City





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Penn Valley Park

The Scout

Downtown Kansas City

Janet

Judi

Home to the Liberty Memorial and National World War I Museum, this 130-acre park holds great historic significance. Developed in 1904 on land through which the Santa Fe Trail had passed, the grounds are home to commemorative statues such as The Scout, the Pioneer Mother Memorial and The Hiker.

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Janet and Judi in Loose Park


Janet and Judi

Judi and Janet

Janet and Judi

Loose Park is one of Kansas City's most beautiful parks. The park is home to a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a wading pool, picnic areas and the famous Rose Garden. The Rose Garden is popular for all types of outdoor special events including theatrical performances and wedding ceremonies.

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Kauffman Memorial Gardens









The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation was established in the mid-1960s by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the Kauffman Foundation is among the thirty largest foundations in the United States with an asset base of approximately $2 billion.

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Hard at work

Kwan Yin
Janet
Janet
Janet

Whew! That's hard work!
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People

Seeing Red
The Banjo Man
Janet and her computer!


Janet at work!
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Sites Around River Market






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Kansas City River Market



Rain or shine, the region's largest farmers' market can be found at the CityMarket every Saturday and Sunday year-round. More than 140 vendor stalls burst with bedding plants, fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh baked goods and other sweets, cut flowers and crafts made by local artisans. At the City Market, you will find the finest produce, fresh from Missouri and the surrounding region, benefit from unsurpassed value and support local farmers!
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