Olathe in Johnson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
R.R. Osborne Plaza
Dedicated to an Olathe Visionary
— November 21, 2003 —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2013
1. R.R. Osborne Plaza Marker
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R.R. Osborne Plaza. Dedicated to an Olathe Visionary.
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. .
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
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overcoming adversity. The setting is an interpretation of the countryside west of Olathe.
Location. 38° 53.031′ N, 94° 49.169′ W. Marker is in Olathe, Kansas, in Johnson County. Marker is at the intersection of Santa Fe Drive and Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west on Santa Fe Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East Santa Fe Drive, Olathe KS 66061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Robert R. Osborne at Find-A-Grave. (Submitted on October 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2013
2. R.R. Osborne Plaza "Giving More than You Take" (front)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2013
3. R.R. Osborne Plaza "Giving More than You Take" Detail
Symbolic of the Santa Fe Trail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2013
4. R.R. Osborne Plaza "Giving More than You Take" Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2013
5. R.R. Osborne Plaza "Giving More than You Take" (back)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2013
6. R.R. Osborne Plaza "Open Book"
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2013
7. R.R. Osborne Plaza "Reflective Spaces"
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2013
8. R.R. Osborne Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 855 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.