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The Maryland World War II Memorial Transforms an Underutilized Stretch of Highway into a Timeless Monument

Honoring the 6,454 Marylanders Who Died in World War II

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Located just outside downtown Annapolis, Maryland, the Maryland World War II Memorial is dedicated to all of the people from the area who gave their lives during World War II. Featuring the names of every Marylander who died during the war, the space has transformed what was otherwise an underutilized stretch of highway to enable […]

Constitution Park Transforms an Otherwise Empty Corner of Dover

Connecting the Past and Present of the United States

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Monumentous Transformations, North America, Public Space, United States

Commemorating the ratification of the Constitution of the United States, Constitution Park has transformed what would otherwise be an empty corner of one of the main thoroughfares in Dover, Delaware. Featuring a monument inscribed with the text of the United States Constitution itself, the landmark connects the community with the history of the nation while […]

The Dover Capital Complex Imagines a New Way to Celebrate the Legacy of Delaware

The Memorials and Monuments of Legislative Hall

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Sculpture, United States

Installed to create a greater understanding of the historical relevance and significance of the people and events that have come to define the region and country, the monuments and memorials that surround the Dover Capital Complex are connected to various pieces of Dover history. These monuments serve as an imaginative way for audiences to experience […]

First State Heritage Park Enables Audiences to Experience the Culture and History of Delaware

Highlighting the History Associated with the “First State”

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Monumentous Experiences, North America, Park, United States

Mentioned as a “park without boundaries,” First State Heritage Park allows audiences to experience the incredible history that is spread across the city of Dover, Delaware. By linking together what would otherwise be disparate pieces of history, First State Heritage Park cultivates a sense of connection with this history that audiences can experience in a […]

Jackson Square Enables Community and Connection Across the History of New Orleans

A gateway to everything that New Orleans has to offer

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Featured, Monumentous History, North America, Public Space, United States

Located in the heart of the French Quarter, Jackson Square has become one of the most prominent attractions in New Orleans, Louisiana. Surrounded by historic buildings and featuring distinctive walking paths and notable monuments, it has served as a place of connection and community across the entire history of the region. Originally Known as Place […]

Woldenberg Park Cultivates a Sense of Community Across New Orleans

A Legacy of Community and Connection Across New Orleans

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Monumentous Community, North America, Park, United States

Located in the upper French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, Woldenberg Park has become an essential element of the modern city. Providing a setting for Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Entergy Giant Screen Theater, it attracts residents and visitors for disparate but equally compelling reasons, enabling them to anything from experience an event to […]

The Joan of Arc Monument in New Orleans Becomes an Icon for the City

A Hero of France Becomes an icon of New Orleans

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Monumentous Icons, North America, Sculpture, United States

Joan of Arc, also known as the ‘Maid of Orleans,’ was just a teenager when she led the French against an English siege of Orléans in 1429. This is just one of the reasons that she has become the unofficial patron saint of New Orleans, Louisiana, and is depicted in a monument that has become […]