Delbert J. Haff Memorial

Delbert J. Haff Memorial

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Address
E Meyer Blvd & Askew Ave. 64132
Hours
5a – Midnight every day
Facilities/Amenities

This portrait bronze bust was created by Jorgen Dreyer. Located adjacent to Delbert J. Haff Circle Fountain at the entrance to Swope Park.

Inscription
DELBERT J. HAFF 1859 TO 1943, LAWYER, PARK COMMISSIONER FROM 1908 TO 1912 AND EARLY PIONEER FOR THE KANSAS CITY PARK DEPARTMENT.  DELBERT J. HAFF WAS RETAINED IN 1893 BY THE CITY’S FIRST PARK BOARD.  HE WAS LARGELY RESPONSIBLE FOR SOLVING THE FINANCIAL AND LEGAL PROBLEMS FACING THE FIRST PARK BOARD.

COUNCIL DISTRICT
PARK DISTRICT
District 3 (South)
YEAR ACQUIRED
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