Collecting a variety of literal pieces of history that helped to define the region, Sam Houston Park is a cultural oasis in downtown Houston, Texas. Surrounded by the skyscrapers and freeways of the modern metropolis, the park provides audiences with an especially unique sense of the history of the city that will remain connected to […]
Author: The Monumentous
The Houston Police Officers Memorial Allows Audiences to Experience the Legacy of the City
Created to honor those lost their lives in the line of duty, the Houston Police Officers Memorial allows audiences to experience the sacrifices made by Houston police officers in numerous ways. Providing them with a place to emotionally reflect and physically engage, the landmark connects with a legacy that extends across the eras. A Functional […]
The Harris County War Memorial Celebrates Sacrifices Across the Eras
An essential feature of Bear Creek Pioneers Park, the Harris County War Memorial honors Harris Country veterans of numerous wars. Located just outside of Houston, Texas, the memorial is defined by a series of markers that are equal parts commemoration and celebration of the sacrifices made by members of the community. Honoring All Harris County […]
Smither Park Celebrates the Imagination of Individuals and an Entire Community
Created by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, Smither Park is one of the most unique attractions in Houston, Texas. Covered in mosaics that more than 300 artists have created, Smither Park celebrates the imagination of these individuals while connecting to a spirit that permeates the entire Houston community. The Imaginative Spirit of Self-Taught […]
Johnny Jordaanplein Personifies the Identity of an Amsterdam Neighborhood
Johnny Jordaanplein, also known as Johnny Jordaan Square, is a public square dedicated to the famous Dutch folk singer located in the Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It has provided this neighborhood with a place to gather and relax while also being inherently connected to the identity of the entire district, resonating in distinct […]
Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park Celebrates and Transforms a Piece of Louisiana History
Dedicated to the preservation of the Louisianans who have served, been wounded, or killed in action while serving in the United States Military, Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park has become one of the most notable locations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Transformed from a location that was more about the past than the present, the park highlights […]
Monumentous Potential: The Spanish Town Lion
Spanish Town is the oldest neighborhood in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Placed on the National Register in 1978 and becoming a Local Historic District in 2008, it has a history that is essential to the entire region. This significance is personified by an icon of a lion that appears all across Spanish Town, […]