Jacob L. Loose Memorial

Jacob L. Loose Memorial

Standing at the entrance to Jacob L. Loose Park is a statue of the park’s namesake. It is a larger-than-life bronze statue, approximately 8 feet tall. Loose was the founder of the Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company, forerunner of Sunshine Biscuits. He is standing with his left foot out, wearing a morning coat underneath an overcoat and he has his left hand tucked behind his back.

His wife, Ella Clark Loose, purchased and donated 75 acres of the old Country Club Gold Course to the City of Kansas City in 1927 for a park in memory of her philanthropic husband. In 1941, she presented the city with this statue in honor of her husband, and it was placed at the entrance to Loose Park near 51st and Wornall and positioned so that he is looking out over the park.

Location

Jacob L. Loose Park, W 51st Street and Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO

Artist / Medium

Rudolph Evans / Bronze (sculpture), granite and limestone (base)

Dates

Dedicated September 26, 1941

Owner

Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department

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