Today I went to Prairie Village, KS.
A bit of history first - Prairie Village was designed by J.C. Nichols (Developed the plaza). He wanted a well planned community of beautiful homes and neighborhood shopping. In 1949 the city was name the Best Planned Community in America. In 2005 it was named one of the five best suburban cities in the region and 2006 one of the five most efficient cities in the entire region - both by the Kansas City Star.
My goal was the grave of the only Derby Winner from Kansas. In 1921, Herbert Woolf bought 320 acres in Kansas which would later become Prairie Village. He named it Woolford Farm. The horse was buried on the farm. Today that place is in the middle of a cul-de-sac.
Grave Site
Woolford Farms
Lawren
1935-1955
Kentucky Derby Winner 1938
Insco - the father
Trophy case
So I like to get more than one thing in an adventure. There are no historical sites or attractions in Prairie Village. I did find a map for public art.
The Homesteaders
? Just found along the street
Fluid Form
Fifties Freedom in the Village
The Prairie Boy
The Fallen Soldier
May Peace Prevail on Earth
(Different Languages on other sides)
Aurora III
Windmill Sculpture at Skate Park
Prairie Evolution
The Only Mural I found
For some reason I just liked the name
Metal Sunflower
At the sunflower
It was a great visit. Prairie Village is only 4 miles from the Plaza but it's a world away. It really is a perfect little town. Probably the complete opposite of Kansas City. I couldn't live there.
I have never seen a horse grave before so this really is a day of firsts. What will I find for our next adventure??
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