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Title
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Benton Circle: The Early Days
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Description
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Postcard image (ca. 1925-30) of the Benton Circle intersection located at St. John Avenue and Benton and Gladstone boulevards. The accompanying article includes information about a monument and plaque at the site honoring former Missouri senator, Thomas Hart Benton.
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Date
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2009-08-12
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Benton Circle Renamed
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Description
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The Kansas City Park Board voted to rename the Benton Circle--located at St. John Ave. and Benton Ave--Harper Circle after Ruthanne Harper, a longtime Northeast resident and community leader. Harper, who was active in many Northeast organizations and projects, died unexpectedly on March 29, 2009.
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Date
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2009-07-01
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
