The Barney Allis Plaza is a park located in

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at the intersection of 12th Street and Wyandotte. It is named after the prominent Kansas City hotelier, and owner of the Standard Theater, Barney Allis. From April 11 2006 until 2011, it was the home of the

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, Kansas City's

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. The Kansas City Sports Walk of Stars can be found on the edge of this park. The Walk was constructed in 1991, and the first three polished granite slabs bore the names of inductees

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and Tom Watson. The Walk is officially recognized by the city, and has used its common-law trademark since 1993.Pulliam, Kent (June 8, 1999)
"Note to film folks: Sports Walk of Stars was here first"
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'', p. C2. The park is sandwiched in between the Municipal Auditorium and the

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, just down the road from the Library District. The

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is also located to the West of the plaza.

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Barney Allis Plaza at CityGuide
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