Liberty Memorial Never Disappoints

                               Visited Liberty Memorial last night I always enjoy the view of the City.

Prettiest I've Seen

Kauffman Gardens has, in my opinion, never looked this beautiful before... Summer becomes it. 

 

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. 

 

Talent Show In The Park{?}1950

In 1950 Herb Harper took his 4x5 camera to a talent show .   I have the negatives, but have no idea if it's a park, church function, or what.  Seems elaborate.  Anyway, enjoy and share any info you might have in the comments.  It was very likely here in KC... and maybe in Northeast Kansas City as Herb lived in that general area. 

 

Paseo Gateway Big Dig

The Paseo Gateway Plan involves a complete re-working of the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Paseo Boulevard in the Northeast area of Kansas City.   Two motels were leveled and a trunk lot removed.  In addition, several affordable housing projects were involved.  The last image below shows what the finished product will look like.  

Above and below, looking south from Missouri Avenue.  Kansas City University is on the left. Below right the KC skyline. 

Below, two photos, looking north from Independence Boulevard toward the Bond Bridge.