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The Memorial Parkway’s Three Rarpased

The Memorial Parkway—

a genuine “living” memorial;

a framework for the University’s fu-
ture expansion;

a vitally-needed traffic artery;

companion of the campanile as part

of K.U.’s World War II Memorial to

former students who lost their lives

during the war.

Primarily, of course, the driveway is
designed as a “living” memorial, a
thing of beauty which continuously
contributes something to the welfare of
mankind. To Jayhawkers who have
strolled through Marvin Grove and be-
side Potter Lake, who have walked in
cap and gown down the path from the
Rock Chalk Cairn to Memorial Sta-
dium, it will renew memories of col-

lege days and college friends. Those »

classmates now represented by gold
stars will live again along the living,
growing parkway.

The driveway also is a contribution
to the future. It will gain new friends
for K.U. from among its visitors —
friends who will appreciate and _tre-
member its scenic beauty. Together
with the music of the mighty carillon,
it will take its place among the many
traditions already a part of the Uni-
versity.

A Blueprint for the Future

The University’s physical growth, re-

tarded by war-time shortages, is sched-

 

 

uled to begin soon. Several new build-
ings, are planned, including engineer-

' ing shops and five residence halls, and

additions to be made to Watson Li-
brary and the Memorial Union. A
glance at a map will show that there is
no more space on top of the Hill for
the new buildings. They must be lo-
cated on the slopes, either north or
south, as was the Military Science build-
ing, constructed during the war.

The Memorial Driveway will pro-
vide easy access to areas which other-
wise would be difficult to reach. It will
link all the buildings, old and new,
into a unified campus and form a
pattern of expansion for many years to
come.

A New Traffic Artery
Those who have seen the center drive
and parking lots choked with automo-
biles will agree to the need for new
traficways. Enrollments passed 5,000
this spring, and the administration’s
“working plan” for the fall term is

based on a 7,000 figure. High enroll-

ments — meaning more automobiles
and bigger crowds — are expected to
continue.

The Memorial will make possible

enough parking space, mainly in lots |
south of the Hill, to triple the present -

capacity, providing places for an addi-
tional 829 automobiles. Particularly
for special University events—concerts,

plays, and basketball games—will the
driveway assume a much needed utili-
tarian task.

Gateways from the Class of ‘46

Formal gateways to the University,
the first ever to be erected, are planned
for the corner of Thirteenth and Oread
streets. Money toward the cost of these
entrances has been voted by the Class
of 1946 as its class gift. As tentatiyely
designed, archways will span the side-
walks along Oread street and _ side-
walks leading down behind the Me-
morial Union building, with space be-
tween for a fountain or a pool.

Beginning at the corner of Thir-
teenth and Oread (note map on p. 3),
the driveway will wind down the slope
past the Union, follow Mississippi
street for approximately 150 yards, and
then enter Marvin Grove behind the
Chemistry building. On a level just
below the brow of the Hill, the drive
will make a wide curve behind Frank
Strong Hall, passing below the cam-
panile at the furtherest point of the
promontory jutting out behind the
Hall.

At this point is planned a temporary
parking place, at which visitors may
pause to view the Kaw valley or to visit
the campanile and carillon. The tradi-
tional path from the top of the Hill to
the stadium, the one used, by senior
classes in Commencement ceremonies,
will pass through the campanile and
cross the driveway here.

Southwest From Potter Lake

From the campanile, the road will
continue below the brow of the Hill
overlooking Potter Lake and will join
Jayhawk Drive at the western end of
the campus. At this point, it will pass
the well-known circular flower bed.
Curving around Lindley Hall, the drive-
way will begin its southern arc.

On the southern slope, the drive will
be laid over the ruts of the still-un-
marked Oregon Trail, as described by
Prof. Robert Taft, of the University
chemistry department, in his book,
‘Across the Years on Mount Oread.”

This scene from a Kansas City parkway is similar
to those which will be found along the Memorial
Drive. Visitors may pause at several turn-off points
to view the river valleys and the campus.