Providing incredible views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty, Liberty State Park has captured the attention of audiences across the United States. Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, the park has numerous features that connect the entire space to the history of the region while also cultivating experiences that resonate with audiences […]
Author: The Monumentous
Monumentous Potential: Van Vorst Park
Mentioned as the centerpiece of a downtown Jersey City neighborhood and historic district, Van Vorst Park is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. While it has been positioned as the town square, the plain features and overgrowth of plants prevent it from truly being recognized as one, despite the prominence to the past and present […]
A Monument Helps to Transform Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park is a community park located just outside the city limits of Miami, Florida. Containing open green space and many of the other types of amenities that define most parks, the statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that greets visitors to the park has provided it with an […]
Cuban Culture in Exile Heritage Park Celebrates the Legacy of a Community and Country
Featuring numerous different types of monuments that honor high-profile figures who fought for Cuban independence, Cuban Culture in Exile Heritage Park celebrates Cuban heritage in a profound manner in Hialeah, Florida. Filled with a variety of artistic and historic memorials, monuments and markers, the landmark is connected to the legacy of a community that spans […]
The Torch of Friendship Fulfills a Vision of Connection Across Nations and History
Celebrating the immigration and friendship between Florida and various nations, the Circle of Friendship is part of Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida. Featuring an everlasting flame designed to be a welcoming beacon for visitors and immigrants, the monument has fulfilled a vision around cultivating and connecting people and nations across space and time. Connecting with […]
Monumentous Potential: Latin American Leader Busts of Downtown Miami
A series of busts of Latin American leaders reside along a parking median in downtown Miami, Florida. Most of them honor the people who helped liberate specific South American countries but all of them are connected to individuals that have greatly impacted one or multiple modern countries in Central and South America. Their placement without […]
The Ronald Reagan Equestrian Monument Fulfills a Vision of Engagement for Tropical Park
Designed to pay tribute to President Ronald Reagan’s political career and his personal passion, the Ronald Reagan Equestrian Monument has come to define Tropical Park in Miami, Florida. By connecting to the original vision for the park and site, the monument highlights how many different ways a landmark can connect with audiences to cultivate activity […]