Built in 1894 to commemorate the valor and patriotism of 9,000 Cuyahoga County soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War, the Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument is a unique attraction in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Consisting of a 125′ column surrounded at its base by a Memorial Room and esplanade, the monument has […]
The Templo Mayor (Great Temple) has resided in the central area of what was once the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan and is today Mexico City in Mexico for hundreds of years. It was the focal point of the Aztec religion, and also represents the impact on the culture and region when the Spanish destroyed the city […]
The Landmark Center in St.Paul once served as the United States Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House for the entire state of Minnesota. Today though, it functions as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions and public forums while also hosting countless special events in the community. This evolution is indicative of what it […]
Albert Park is one of Auckland’s most notable parks. Located near the center of the city, the park has a remarkable history and several distinct monuments, all of which have allowed it to become an important destination for visitors and gathering place for residents. A Collection of Monuments Albert Park occupies much of the site […]
Alumni Park sits between Lake Mendota and Langdon Street in Madison, Wisconsin. Serenely overlooking the water, the park celebrates the University of Wisconsin–Madison and its graduates with everything from sculptures to walkways a massive fountain. The park tells the stories of the university and its alumni, but that it does so in a space that […]
A Japanese attack against the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii that took place in 1941 changed the course of world history. It led to the United States’ formal entry into World War II, which eventually led to the surrender of the Japanese aboard the battleship U.S.S. Missouri in 1945. The legacy of […]
Like other monuments dedicated to veterans of various armed conflicts, the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia honors all those who have served in the armed conflicts and peacekeeping operations in which Australia has participated. As one of the largest war memorials in Australia, the Shrine represents a legacy that is as much about history […]