Show FINE KANSAS CITY MEMORIAL erection of splendid structure to perpetuate memory of world war heroes now in progress Pro gret work of erecting the huge liberty memorial in kansas city mo ilo has begun and at least 18 months will be required for completion of 0 construction according to contractors in charge of 0 the the memorial Is to take the form of a monumental building and tower to perpetuate the memory of heroes of 0 the world war the principal feature of tile the shrine Is the foot stone shaft above the building proper this towers feet above the union station plaza and may be seen tor for miles at the base of 0 tills shaft four sculptured figures representing courage honor patriot patriotism ism and sacrifice of heroic proportions stand bland as guardians to the flame of inspiration to burn on the attar altar atop the towering shaft these figures are to be designed by robert 1 I aitken a sculptor of considerable repute who saw service in the world war the edifice itself to be known as the memorial and american legion building Is to be a massive structure of stone and steal surmounted by the great shaft the total construction cost Is over which does not include mural paintings sculpture lighting landscaping and other work necessary tor for completion all of which are estimated to require at lea least 8 t t three quarters of a million dollars |