Riverview in Kansas City in Wyandotte County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Commissioner Thomas F. Lally
Dedicated In Memory Of
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 2, 2013
1. Commissioner Thomas F. Lally Marker
This plaque dedicated August 17, 1979 for his effort in establishing on this site the first Strawberry Hill Summer Concert on June 25, 1978, featuring the St. John C. C. [Catholic Church] Tamburitzans, a group devoted to preserving the Croatian musical heritage in the city of Kansas City, Kansas.
Erected 1979 by the City of Kansas City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1872.
Location. 39° 6.768′ N, 94° 37.118′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Kansas, in Wyandotte County. It is in Riverview. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and Barnett Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kansas City KS 66101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cruise-Scroggs Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Gateway to Kansas (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church and First African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Eliza Burton Conley
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Also see . . .
1. Strawberry Hill: Kansas City's Historic Croatian Neighborhood. (Submitted on October 18, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Tamburitza Association of America. (Submitted on October 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Croatian Traditions Tamburitzans, Kansas City KS. (Submitted on October 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 2, 2013
2. Commissioner Thomas F. Lally Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 2, 2013
3. Commissioner Thomas F. Lally Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 2, 2013
4. Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Welcome Sign
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
5. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
6. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Sign
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 2, 2013
7. Croatian Consulate at 5th St and Elizabeth Avenue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 2, 2013
8. Croatian Consulate at 5th St. and Elizabeth Ave.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 2, 2013
9. Cornerstone of Former Croatian National Home
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 2, 2013
10. Croatian Consulate at 5th St. and Elizabeth Ave.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 674 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 18, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
