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By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Maurice Clifton Naftzger Marker | | |
Inscription.
A member of a pioneer banking family which settled in Wichita during the 'boom' period of 1886, Mr. Naftzger devoted nearly seventy years of his life to banking. As an ardent patron of the arts and because of his strong ties to the city he grew up with, Mr. Naftzger contributed much to our cultural heritage. His gifts were directed to the fields of education, art and music. The Naftzger Art Collection, donated to the Wichita Art Museum, is one of the finest in the country. Major contributions were also presented to the Wichita Symphony and the Wichita Public Library. The Naftzger name is still prominent in the cultural life of our city through continued participation by the family.
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The kiss of the sun for pardon,
the song of the birds for mirth,
one is nearer God's heart in the garden
than anywhere else on earth.
Dorothy Frances Gurney
Park Dedication Mar. 13, 1979
Erected 1979 by City of Wichita.
Location. 37° 41.151′ N, 97° 19.886′ W. Marker is in Wichita, Kansas, in Sedgwick County. Marker is at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and St. Francis Street, on the right when traveling east on Douglas Avenue. Click for map. Marker is on the entrance gate to Naftzger Memorial Park. Marker is in this post office area: Wichita KS 67202, United States of America. | | | | 
By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011 | |
| | | 2. Naftzger Memorial Park Entrance | | |
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Area History (here, next to this marker); The Eaton Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Hauser Garrison Dry Goods Building (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); McCormick Harvester Building (about 600 feet away); College Hill Streetcar No. 230 (about 600 feet away); Commercial / Residential Buildings (approx. 0.2 miles away); F. G. & C. H. Smyth & Sons Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walterscheid Pump Factory & Machine Shop Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Wichita.
Also see . . . Naftzger Memorial Park, Wichita. (Submitted on October 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
Credits. This page originally submitted on October 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 67 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.
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