Kansas City’s historic home, Union Station — nearly a year since the passing of Henry Bloch and as an extension of its KANSAS CITY STRONG campaign — will turn on the majestic Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain followed by a spectacular blue light display beginning Monday, April 6 at 7:45 PM.
“As Mr. Bloch stood for determination and a strong sense of community purpose, it seems most appropriate to time the fountain season to coincide with our weeklong salute to our brave healthcare community and first responders,” George Guastello, Union Station president and CEO, said. “Union Station and the Bloch fountain will shine in a stunning blue as a salute to those on the front lines of our battle with COVID-19. Last week, we saluted our fearless healthcare community. This coming week, we add the remarkable men and women of our first responder family. This will be done in solidarity with the national #LIGHTITBLUE campaign kicking off this Thursday across the country.”
Every April, the City of Fountains Foundation recognizes the important role Kansas City’s fountains play across our metro landscape. This year, to celebrate the spirit of KANSAS CITY STRONG, Union Station will kick off the fountain season with a building and fountain light show.
The historic building will be bathed in blue and white lights and feature the words “KANSAS CITY STRONG” – Unions Station’s citywide battle cry – shining on the historic south-facing exterior. Beginning Tuesday, April 7th, the Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain will run shows daily from Noon – 10PM. Union Station is not encouraging guests to visit the fountain. Rather, guests can watch via Facebook live Monday, April 6 at 7:45 PM on Union Station’s Facebook page.
About the Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain:
This gift to the city in the name of the co-founder of H&R Block, Inc is located at Pershing & Main Streets between Union Station and the Liberty Memorial. It features 232 jets arranged in three concentric rings within an ellipse of black granite. A thin sheen of water on the flat granite creates a mirror to reflect the monumental architecture on either side. A computer choreographs an ever-changing pattern of display. The fountain was designed by WET Design, the designers of the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas.