Kansas City Fountain Influencer

The concept of “Bring down the hammer” was never more evident than in the early years of the KC Parks system.  A group of KC citizens who thought a well-planned park and boulevard system was too costly from a tax perspective was caused quite a brouhaha in the 1890s and Read more…

William Volker – Mr. Anonymous William Volker had quite a lot to do with many Kansas City initiatives including UMKC, Research Hospital and other civic efforts.  He even was known to be a silent donor to individual citizens of Kansas City that needed a boost during hardships.  But let’s read Read more…