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lastlib

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1. The sculpture over the Seventh Street entrance was preserved...

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Oct 30, 2025, 04:36 PM

Oct 30

It was sent to Kansas City, and its clock was replaced with a large Eagle Scout badge. It was placed above a two-tiered fountain pool in KC's Gillham Park, in front of a 22-ft. high marble backdrop. The backdrop, sculpture, and fountain pools now form the national Eagle Scout Tribute Fountain, first dedicated in October 1968.

Eagle Scout Tribute fountain

I've participated in several Scouting ceremonies and events at this fountain. It is truly beautiful!

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On October 28, 1963, the demolition of New York City's Pennsylvania Station began. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Oct 30 OP

The sculpture over the Seventh Street entrance was preserved... lastlib Oct 30 #1

Thanks. I wish I had known that when I was in Kansas City. mahatmakanejeeves Oct 30 #2

Top of the evening to you as well! lastlib Oct 30 #3