Kiener Plaza (St. Louis, Missouri)

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Kiener Plaza is the site of victory parties for St. Louis sports teams, occasional public concerts, political or civic groups' rallies, and other public celebrations. Kiener is where many St. Louis couples go to have their wedding photos taken or where downtown workers sit outside to escape the office during lunch.

Kiener Plaza is named in honor of Harry J. Kiener, the donor of the sculpture and fountain. Kiener, who was born in St. Louis on February 27, 1881 was an amateur boxer, wrestler and swimmer, but he is most noted for his position on the U.S. track team at the Olympics held in St. Louis in 1904 during the World's Fair. While his main occupation was a steel company executive, he was very generous throughout his life. He served on the Zoological Board and was active at Shriner's Hospital. Kiener died in 1960 at the age of 80.

In 2016 and 2017 Kiener Plaza underwent a significant renovation, removing the May Amphitheater but leaving the fountain and the iconic "Running Man" statue intact.
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Coordinates:   38°37'34"N   90°11'27"W

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