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Muse of the Missouri
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Kansas City, MO
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| Description: The Muse of the Missouri is located in the heart of downtown. Based on classical mythology, this creation of artist Wheeler Williams personifies a goddess bestowing her interest and guidance on the Missouri River. Williams had originally intended to use fish native to the river spilling from the net. However, he found catfish too ugly and carp unworkable. The nine fish netted by the muse are a hybrid using a carp body and bluefish head. There are 200 spouts of water making up the total fountain display. |
| Type: Fountain |
Address:
8th & Main Streets
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| Date erected: 1963 |
| This fountain, on the median strip between Eighth and Ninth streets on Main, provides a welcome respite between busy downtown streets. |
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