Bartle Hall Pylons, Sculptural pylons at Kansas City Convention Center, Missouri
The Bartle Hall Pylons are four metal sculptures atop 300-foot concrete columns at a highway intersection in downtown Kansas City. They support a roof suspended by steel cables above Interstate 670 and are part of the convention center.
The structure was completed in 1994 and placed in position with the help of a helicopter. It was named after Harold Roe Bartle, who led the city as mayor during the 1950s.
The sculptures display Art Deco influences in their form and decoration. They visually connect with nearby buildings and create a unified look for the downtown area.
The pylons are visible from ground level and accessible via nearby walkways and streets around the convention center. The best views come from approaching the structure from different sides.
The metal components were joined using a welding technique typically found in nuclear power plants. This advanced construction method allowed for an exceptionally stable and long-lasting structure.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
