Our fine city

"Everything's up to date in Kansas City
They gone about as fer as they can go
They went an' built a skyscraper seven stories high
About as high as a buildin' orta grow." (from "Oklahoma")

But we residents of Kansas City can boast of more than a paltry skyscraper! For the past few days we have been enjoying a stretch of fine weather. The skies have been cloudless and the humidity low. I thought it would be a good time to take a few photos of one of the nicest areas of Kansas City, the Country Club Plaza (which is adjacent to the UMKC campus). I was there fairly early, before the shops opened, and was surprised to find the Plaza nearly deserted. It is a very popular destination for both tourists and locals. The Plaza was created in the 1920's as a shopping area, one that could be reached by automobile. It was the first such arrangement in the country. Architecturally it is built in a style reminiscent of Seville, Spain. The highest structure, the Giralda Tower, is a half size version of a tower in the Iberian metropolis. The Plaza is a lovely area to stroll through. It boasts many fountains, plant displays, shops, restaurants and cafés. The most famous fountain in the city is the J.C. Nichols memorial fountain. Mr. Nichols was the original developer of the Plaza.