Built in 1929, the arches framed the doorway into the community's new gymnasium. The gym was named for Ben Grimsley — coach, teacher, and tireless supporter of community cultural and athletic events. Razed in 1987, the arches were saved and reconstructed in 1989, through the combined efforts of the Finney County Historical Society, Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo, the City of Garden City and the Finnup Foundation as a new entryway into the zoo. They stand as a tribute to both Ben Grimsley and the citizens of Finney County.
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[Also on the Arches]
The Finnup Foundation Trust,
through the benevolence of
Frederick Finnup and
Isabel Finnup, provides for
the continual beautification
of Frederick Finnup Park
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