Skyline On A Hot Summer Day

Putting a new lens through it's paces so I know how to use it.  Photos from Penn Valley Park and from Kaw Point Park.  The new lens is a Voigtlander 50mm APO manual focus.  It works well. 

 

A Cemetery Wander

Elmwood Cemetery is one of the oldest in Kansas City founded in 1872.  It's fun to just wander around and snap shots.    I will go into detail on a few graves.  Above, Lysander Moore in 1882 along with two other investors founded the Kawsmouth Electric Light Comp[any which later evolved into Kansas City Power and Light and now Evergy.  

Above, Thomas B. Bullene was the 22nd Mayor of Kansas City from 1882 - 1883.  He was the founder of Emery, Bird, Thayer Department Store. He was also one of the founders of the Kansas City Club. 

                                                                             

Above, George Newton Blossom.  Active in the formation of early Kansas City business interests. He owned the Blossom House Hotel. and lived in the Blossom House 1032 Penn. which has been restored. 

Above, William Askew owner of the Askew Saddlery Company who served in the Mexican War and the Civil War.   His marker honors his 7-year old son, John, who died from Scarlet Fever. The statues head has been missing for decades. This is the back of the monument. 

                                                                             The front. 

                                                          Above, door to Armour Chapel.