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By zachlowe1
On July 17, 2019
Bell Ringer: City Beautiful Movement in Kansas City
Kansas City Parks
This clip highlights the history of the Missouri (MO) city's park and boulevard system.
Description
This bellringer focuses on the history behind the Missouri (MO) city's park and boulevard system.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Based on the clip, describe Kansas City as it was in the late-1800s.
- What was George Kessler's job in the city? What were his influences in his work?
- What did the City Beautiful Movement try to improve? How did George Kessler's job fit into that movement?
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Participants
Vocabulary
- Boulevard
- City Beautiful Movement
- Landscape Architecture
- Shanty
- Tax Base
- Urban Development
- Zoning