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🎁 Unwrapping Kansas City’s grandest gifts
I see skies of blue, trees of orange... or however the song goes. | Photo by @kansascityinphotos
Kansas City has become a hub of extraordinary gifts, far beyond stocking stuffers. While there’s nothing quite like receiving something made in KC, we’re highlighting a few gifts given to the city to celebrate the season.
World War I Museum and Memorial | Soon after World War I ended, talks began about how to remember, honor, and commemorate those who fought in “The Great War.” The Liberty Memorial Association was formed, and rallied the city to help raise funds for such a project. All together, the LMA raised $2.5 million (around $40 million in today’s money). The project was completed in 1926, with President Calvin Coolidge on hand to dedicate the building.
Swope Park | The largest park in KC is thanks to Colonel Thomas Swope (the title is not for his military service, simply honorary). Swope moved to the area in the 1850s and eventually became the largest individual land owner in Kansas City. In 1896, he donated more than 1,300 acres to the city in order to create Swope Park. The park has grown to more than 1,800 acres and contains attractions like the Starlight Theatre and the Kansas City Zoo.
Click the button below to see one more beautiful gift bestowed to the City of Fountains.
That Escalated Quickly, a party game for friends and family who love quirky, interactive games. Work together to sort answers to a prompt from least to most intense — get it right, and everyone wins.
Hey there readers! I’m Josh, one of the managers here at 6AM City. Don’t forget to do something nice for yourself this week. Could be a quick stretch, could be your favorite beverage (mine is an iced coffee, no matter the temperature). We’re our best selves when we treat ourselves best, after all.
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