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Friday's Fountain ~ 48

 
The Harold D. Rice Fountain

Harold D. Rice was the founder of Kansas City's fountain restoration project and what I like about this fountain that bears his name, is its location. This simple, yet peacful fountain could have been placed anywhere in the city --- a more prominent, a more visible location, but it's located on the "east side" commonly referred to as "The Hood."  

I know you've been wondering about the fountain series.  Between work, traveling, teenagers and dog hair I don't have the time I once had to get out and take pictures. I miss that.  So, for the rest of the summer I'll post a Friday's Fountain whenever I can.  There are still over 100 fountains that I'd like you to see. 

Friday's Fight for Fitness - 9

I'm participating in a 12-week program that focuses on heart-healthy foods and exercise.  It's for women only, aged 40 and up.  I'm the youngest in class.  And that's kind of cool. 

We were given a pedometer and a log to keep track of our daily steps.  I'm averaging about 10,000 steps per day.  My goal is 20,000 or better.  Today, I logged in 11,270.

Fountain Followers

While our Friday's Fountain series is suspended until warmer weather, if you need a quick  fountain fix our friend, KT, has posted some beautiful fountains she recently photographed while in Spain.  Click here.

Friday's Fountain ~ 45

The Henry Wollman Bloch Memorial Fountain is a mesmerizingly beautiful gift to Kansas City.   Named for the co-founder of H&R Bloch, this black granite fountain is located in front of Union Station.

With 232 spray jets, this fountain puts on a five minute computer generated "show" every hour-and-a-half.  The pattern is always changing with each water display.   

 

 

  

This is your last Friday's Fountain of this season.  I hope you enjoyed it.

Friday's Fountain ~ 44

Known as the "Northland Fountain", this large 80' circular based fountain is also called the "Spirit of Cooperation Fountain". 

 
The public and private sector came together in a unified effort to make this fountain a reality --- making it one of Kansas City's most popular year-round fountains. 

I'm looking forward to showing you this in January.

Friday's Fountain ~ 43

 
The Townsend Place Highrise Condo Fountain on the Country Club Plaza.  From what I read, I can get a two-bedroom for only 1.2 million.  Dollars, that is.

What would you do with 1.2 million dollars? 

Friday's Fountain ~ 42

 

It's October and in Kansas City this means "Think Pink".  To increase breast cancer awareness, several Kansas City Fountains are turned pink during this month.

This fountain --- known as the Concourse Fountain ---  was originally used for miniature yacht racing.  In the 1940's it was a very popular place for fisherman to practice the art of casting.  It wasn't until the 60's that  fountain jets were added.