Large Needle and Button - Kansas City, Mo.
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N 39° 06.287 W 094° 35.331
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This 19 foot needle going through a button is located in a pocket park at 8th and Banks Street in Kansas City, Mo.
Waymark Code: WMK5BT
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2014
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From RoadsideAmerica:
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"A large needle in a park commemorates the "garment" district in Kansas City. It is a needle which stands in the hole of a red button. Probably about 12 to 15 feet tall."
From the Smithsonian Site:
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"SCULPTOR:
Stevens, Dave
MEDIUM:
Sculpture: stainless steel and possibly aluminum; Base: concrete
TYPE:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
OWNER/LOCATION:
Administered by City of Kansas City, Missouri Planning Services Division 4600 East 63rd Street Kansas City Missouri 64130
Located Northwest corner of 8th & Bank Kansas City Missouri
DATE:
Dedicated Oct. 4, 2002
TOPIC:
Occupation--Domestic--Sewing
CONTROL NUMBER:
IAS 74870071
NOTES:
Kansas City Adopt A Monument, 2006
SUMMARY:
Giant sculpture of a needle threaded through a red button
DATA SOURCE:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums"