Officially known as the World War II Memorial at Veterans Parks, the war memorial in Trenton, New Jersey, honors the “Greatest Generation” that fought in and helped secure victory for the United States in World War II. The monument honors these veterans in numerous and specific ways, but it has also brought together the community […]
Even though he was only in the town of Deadwood, South Dakota, for a few weeks, James Butler Hickok, better known as “Wild Bill” Hickok, has become the town’s most famous resident. That popularity has seen him become an icon for the city that is driving numerous activities for both residents and tourists. From Weeks […]
Cemeteries of all sizes are spread across the world, but few manage to attract anyone besides those who have come to pay their respect to the deceased. Mount Moriah Cemetery, in Deadwood, South Dakota, has done that and so much more by becoming a landmark for the region. In doing so, it has been able […]
Viewable from over five miles away, “Salem Sue” has allowed New Salem, North Dakota to bill itself as the home to the “World’s Largest Holstein Cow”. This large, fiberglass Holstein cow was originally created to honor and advertise local dairymen. Since being erected though, “Salem Sue” has also been able to promote tourism and business […]
As one of the 20th century’s most famous and distinctive buildings, the Sydney Opera House has come to symbolize the city in the same manner as other famous statues and icons. However, the limited ways in which residents and visitors can directly engage with the building and space have limited the number of experiences they […]
The Sydney Harbour Bridge carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore, but the bridge has come to represent something more than a means of travel to the city and for the country. Nicknamed “the Coathanger” by locals because of its arch-shaped design, the bridge […]
Opened in 1816, the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is the oldest scientific institution in Australia and one of the most important historic botanical institutions in the world. However, the lands’ use by the community over the decades as well as the space it has provided for large public gatherings and entertainment has allowed it to […]