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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

The Georgetown Loop Transforms History into an Experience

From the Silver Boom to a Tourist Attraction

Located 45 miles west of Denver, the Georgetown Loop Historic Mining and Railroad Park is connected to an important piece of regional history in Georgetown, Colorado. Mentioned as one of Colorado’s most authentic immersive experiences, the monument connects audiences to the past in a way that cultivates interest across the eras. From the Silver Boom […]

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Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial Park Defines a Colorado Community

What it means to utilize a space and a legacy

Dedicated to the men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America during the Vietnam War, Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial Park has become an important landmark in Fruita, Colorado. The monument has come to provide a sense of connection for both residents and visitors, defining a place in […]

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Monumentous Potential: The Steve Canyon Statue

Possessing the potential to be showcased in a wholly new way

Dedicated to all airmen who wore the uniform of the Armed Forces of the United States in time of conflict, the Steve Canyon Statue is othe most notable attraction in Idaho Spring, Colorado. The piece depicts the fictional character of Canyon, who represents an ideal that the city came to embrace in multiple ways. However, […]

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The Evolution of the Pioneer Monument Showcases How Landmarks Can Change to Reflect a Community

The Evolution of History and Legacy

A fountain and sculpture that was erected in the early 20th century, the Pioneer Monument is an essential landmark in Denver, Colorado. Connected to the culture that defined the early days of the city, the piece has changed in appearance several times and is set to further evolve on multiple levels, highlighting how monuments can […]

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The Transformed Denver Union Station Becomes a Hub of Activity for Residents and Visitors

Denver Union Station Reimagined

As the city of Denver’s first significant transportation hub, Union Station is an important piece of Colorado and United States history. The facility helped connect the country and stimulated the growth of Denver but changes to how people traveled meant that it fell into disuse. Instead of being disregarded, the building has been transformed into […]

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The Colorado Veterans Monument Becomes an Essential Element of the Denver Community

A Special Place in the Heart of Colorado

Part of the Capitol Complex in Denver, Colorado, the Colorado Veterans Monument prominently honors American veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. With plenty of space for the community to gather and for visitors to reflect, the memorial highlights what it can mean to enable connection across […]

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A Sense of Connection, Wonder and Community Allow the Big Blue Bear to Become a Denver Icon

A Sense of Wonder

Wistfully peering into the Colorado Convention Center, the 40-foot bear sculpture that stands outside of the building has come to serve as a new icon for Denver, Colorado. Officially known as “I See What You Mean,” the piece has provided an identity for the convention center while becoming the newest attraction for the surrounding community, […]

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