Open Book: The Life of R.R. Osborne - Olathe, Ks.
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N 38° 53.026 W 094° 49.166
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This small stainless steel sculpture is located in the R. R. Osborne Plaza. The plaza is just west of the Olathe City Hall located at 100 E Santa Fe in Olathe, Ks.
Waymark Code: WMVYHW
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2017
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This small (3 foot by 2 foot) stainless steel sculpture is located in the R. R. Osborne Plaza. The plaza is just west of the Olathe City Hall located at 100 E Santa Fe. This sculpture is a companion piece to the larger "Giving More than You Take" piece located directly to the west. This book has highly stylized designs of the life and times of R. R. Osborne.
There is a marker in the center of the plaza - I will give the introduction and the section germaine to the sculpture:
R. R. Osborne Plaza
Dedicated to an Olathe Visionary
November 21, 2003
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.
"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.
Open Book: The life of R.R. Osborne
SCULPTOR: Regier, Arlie 1931-
Regier, Dave
MEDIUM: Sculpture: stainless steal; Base: limestone
TYPE: Sculptures
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
OWNER/LOCATION: Administered by City of Olathe Parks and Recreation 200 West Santa Fe Street Olathe Kansas 66061
Located Osborne Plaza 100 East Santa Fe Street Olathe Kansas
DATE: Dedicated Nov. 21, 2003
NOTES: Kansas City Adopt A Monument, 2014.
SUMMARY: An open book with illustrations symbolizing the achievements and the legacy of Robert R. Osborne (1904-2001) in the community of Olathe.
TOPIC: Homage--Osborne, Robert R
Object--Written Matter--Book
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 74870098
- Smithsonian Outdoor Sculptures Website