Garden City in Finney County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Ben Grimsley Arches
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2012
1. Ben Grimsley Arches Marker
Built in 1929, the arches framed the doorway into the community's new gymnasium. The gym was named for Ben Grimsley -- coach, teacher, and tireless supporter of community cultural and athletic events. Razed in 1987, the arches were saved and reconstructed in 1989, through the combined efforts of the Finney County Historical Society, Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo, the City of Garden City and the Finnup Foundation as a new entryway into the zoo. They stand as a tribute to both Ben Grimsley and the citizens of Finney County.
[Also on the Arches]
The Finnup Foundation Trust,
through the benevolence of
Frederick Finnup and
Isabel Finnup, provides for
the continual beautification
of Frederick Finnup Park
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 37° 57.621′ N, 100° 52.232′ W. Marker is in Garden City, Kansas, in Finney County. It is at the intersection of 4th Street and Finnup Drive, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 Finnup Drive, Garden City KS 67846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, on the Great Plains, on the Southern Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Big Pool (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. Markers and arches are at the Lee Richardson Zoo.
Also see . . .
1. Lee Richardson Zoo, Garden City KS. Zoo Website (Submitted on June 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Garden City High School (Kansas). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2012
2. Finnup Foundation Trust Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2012
3. Ben Grimsley Arches and Markers
Photographed by Unknown, undated
4. Ben Grimsley Gym Photo on Marker
Photographed by Unknown, undated
5. Photo of Ben Grimsley on Arches Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,290 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
