Serving over a million people every week, the Oculus station house is home to 12 subway lines and the World Trade Center Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) station in New York City. As one of the largest transportation hubs in the city, the location would always be a popular one, making the effort to transform it […]
Author: The Monumentous
The East Coast Memorial Provides The Battery with a Place of Community and Connection
As the largest monument in The Battery, the East Coast Memorial has defined the experiences that audiences can have throughout the park that dominates lower Manhattan in New York City. Created to honor the American servicemen who died while engaged in combat during World War II, the East Coast Memorial allows audiences to meaningfully connect […]
The Battery Transforms a Space and Legacy for New York City
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island in New York City, The Battery is a public park that features numerous elements connected to the legacy of the city. This connection is realized directly and indirectly across the space, creating a place for residents and visitors to experience this legacy amidst an urban green space. […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in New York City, New York
New York City is home to some of the most famous monuments in the world, ranging from the massive Statue of Liberty to the iconic Wall Street Bull to the distinctive Rockefeller Center. These landmarks have created countless cultural and economic opportunities that have been realized across the city. However, many other landmarks have defined […]
Modern Monuments: The Sphere by Fritz Koenig Embodies the Indestructible Spirit of the United States
An iconic sculpture salvaged from the World Trade Center site that was decimated during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the piece that has become known as The Sphere was created by Fritz Koenig. It originally stood at the center of Austin J. Tobin Plaza between the Twin Towers. Recovered from Ground Zero after […]
Liberty Park Celebrates the Legacy of New York City
Overlooking the World Trade Center in New York City, Liberty Park is intrinsically connected to one of the most defining moments for the city and the United States. By being so closely tied to the legacy of New York City, Liberty Park highlights what it can mean for a landmark to define a space in […]
The Art Deco Style of Rockefeller Center Creates Experiences for Audiences and an Attraction for New York City
The artwork at Rockefeller Center has set the standard for public art in New York City. Audiences from across the city and beyond come to experience the art deco murals, reliefs, sculptures, carving and more. Doing so has created opportunities for engagement that allow audiences to explore and appreciate the beauty of the space and […]