R. R. Osborne Plaza - Olathe, Ks.
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N 38° 53.032 W 094° 49.176
15S E 342174 N 4305462
This marker is located to the west of a small plaza. The plaza is located west of the Olathe City Hall - 100 E Santa Fe in Olathe, Ks.
Waymark Code: WMVYH6
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2017
Views: 3
This small plaza is located west of the Olathe City Hall. The plaza contains a fountain, a time capsule, four different sculptures. The plaza is a memorial to an Olathe citizen - R.R. Osborne, who, according to his obituary, was a banker and a philanthropist. A marker in the plaza serves as the memorial and signage. The marker was placed, I believe, by the Bank that previously occupied this building before the City Hall. The marker reads:
R. R. Osborne Plaza
Dedicated to an Olathe Visionary
November 21, 2003
Robert R. Osborne - Olathe banker, businessman, and philanthropist, 1904-2001. His longstanding community leadership and unfailing support for those in need helped shape Olathe and its institutions. The art works in this plaza are intended to honor one of Olathe's greatest citizens and inspire future generations of Olatheans to give back to the community.
"Giving More than You Take"
Arlie Regier and Dave Regier
The massive work in stainless steel addresses the heritage and vision of the City of Olathe. The intricate aligning of thousands of pieces of steel makes reference to the Santa Fe Trail, the railroads, Olathe Medical Center, Kansas School for the Deaf, Mid America Nazarene University, and many other entities that have interplayed to make Olathe what it is today.
"Open Book: The life of R.R. Osborne"
Arlie Regier and Dave Regier
The life of R.R. Osborne, his agrarian beginnings, achievements, and legacy are suggested by the book-shaped work. It reflects the generosity this great man bestowed on Olathe, its institutions and its citizens.
"Reflective Spaces"
Phil Epps and Terry Corbett
With a blue sky, white clouds, and gently rolling fields, the work in tile relates the optimism with which R.R. Osborne approached life - an optimism tempered by overcoming adversity. The setting is an interpretation of the countryside west of Olathe.
Marker Name: R. R. Osborne Plaza
Marker Type: Other (Please identify in marker text)
Marker text:
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Marker Location: Johnson
Year Marker Placed: 11/21/2003
Name of agency setting marker: Other (Please identify in marker text)
Official Marker Number: Not listed
Marker Web Address: Not listed
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