Lecture: George Kessler, Landscape Architect
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sara scheil
Feb 9, 2018, 6:23:25 PM2/9/18
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Celebrating George Edward Kessler- Designer of a Green and Graceful Kansas City Park and Boulevard System
Saturday, February 24
1:00 p.m.
National Frontier Trails Museum
318 W. Pacific, Independence MO 64050
Join Dona R. Boley, author, historian and Kessler Society member, examines the life and legacy of George Edward Kessler (1862-1923). His vision transformed Kansas City from a "shanty town" to a cosmopolitan city with wide tree lined boulevards, beautiful parks and neighborhood playgrounds. R.A. Long's Longview Farm earned the title of "The World's Most Beautiful Farm" thanks to Kessler's innovative designs.
Sponsored by the Independence Parks and Rec.
Free to the public.
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