Pergola at 11th and Paseo



George Kessler, the master behind the design of both the Parks and Boulevards and City Beautiful movements in Kansas City. The Paseo Boulevard was inarguably his most impressive and lovely creation, and largest – the Paseo stretches nearly 19 miles through the city. Inspired (and named for) Mexico’s Paseo de la Reforma, the boulevard was ornamented with pergolas (seen here), parks and fountains. It was also home to the incredible Sunken Gardens, alive with the greenest of grass and well-maintained and manicured recessed floral beds.