The Rosedale Arch is dedicated to the men of Rosedale, a neighborhood district and former municipality on the southern edge of

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, who served in

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. Inspired by the

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, the Arch was designed by John LeRoy Marshall, a Rosedale resident, and dedicated in 1924. Located on Mount Marty, the flood-lighted

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is most easily visible at night from the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and Southwest Boulevard. A historic marker was dedicated under the arch in 1993 to honor the soldiers of

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History

A groundbreaking ceremony held on July 20, 1923, featuring French General Henri Gouraud, was more impressive than the opening ceremony after the arch was completed. With .

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External links

Kansas City local area information

Rosedale Development Association
* The Winding Valley and The Craggy Hillside : A History of the City of Rosedale, Kansas by Margaret Landis. Chapter XI

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