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Swope Park Flagpole

Swope Park
Kansas City MO United States

Status:
built
Building Uses
 - other
Structural Types
 - pole
 - flag

 Heights ValueSource / Comments 
Spire175 ftUnconfirmed
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Description
The freestanding flagpole was the tallest unguyed flagpole in the USA when built. Strong winds reduced the height of the flagpole from 200 to 185 feet. Afterwards, it was hit by an airplane, taking it's height from 185 to 175 feet.


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