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The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza Historic District Commemorates Valor and Enables Inspiration

Creating a Legacy by Honoring Indiana Veterans

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Monumentous Memorials, Museum, North America, United States

Located very near Monument Circle in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District features numerous landmarks that honor veterans from multiple wars across the eras. This district contains a 30,000 square foot museum complete with military equipment and artifacts, three parks, four fountains, and 25 acres of monuments, statues, and sculptures. […]

Monument Circle Defines the Heart of Downtown Indianapolis

Honoring Indiana Soldier’s Contributions and Sacrifices

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Public Space, United States

Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, has become a hub of activity for both residents and tourists. Featuring the massive Soldiers & Sailors Monument that commemorates the valor of Indiana’s military men and women in all wars prior to World War I, the space also provides easy access to a variety of businesses and community […]

Sundial Sculptures from Robert Adzema Capture a Moment in Time

Stopping to Mindfully Engage

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Monumentous Engagement, Sculpture

Communities and institutions of all types and sizes have utilized monuments and pieces of public art to enable experiences that create value for everyone. What doing so can look like varies based on the space and opportunity, but the impact that such pieces can enable in the short term and long term is evident. However, […]

The Bourbon District in Louisville Personifies the Legacy of Kentucky Bourbon

The Power of Bourbonism®

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Monumentous Identity, North America, Public Space, United States

The Bourbon District in Louisville pays homage to Kentucky’s bourbon history while also showcasing the impact of the liquor on the modern city. Kentucky still produces 95% of the supply of bourbon, and the Bourbon District allows both residents and tourists to experience what Kentucky Bourbon means to the past and present of the entire […]

The Keeper of the Plains Becomes an Icon for Wichita

Connections Across Multiple Eras of Kansas

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Monumentous Icons, North America, Sculpture, United States

The Keeper of the Plains sculpture has become one of the most recognized symbols in Wichita, Kansas. Rising above the banks of the nearby river, the sculpture and plaza incorporate the symbols, words and history of the local tribes that used to inhabit this area. In doing so, the Keeper of the Plains sculpture showcases […]

The Kansas State Capitol Becomes an Icon for Topeka

Across Topeka and Beyond

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Attraction, Monumentous Identity, North America, United States

People and objects have become icons for particular cities and regions for many reasons. Some achieve that status on account of their fame, others because of their notoriety. Regardless of the reason, many of these icons have become synonymous with a city or area, enabling numerous opportunities relating to the identity and culture of an […]

Monroe Elementary School Transforms into the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site

Preserving the Legacy of the Fight for Equal Educational Opportunity

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Monumentous History, Museum, North America, United States

Located in Topeka, Kansas, the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site commemorates the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision aimed at ending racial segregation in public schools. The site consists of the former Monroe Elementary School where the case originated from and showcases what it can mean to turn a piece of history into […]