The Monumentous

La Jornada and Numbe Whageh Form the Cuarto Centenario Memorial to Represent the Past and Present of Albuquerque

Two Memorials, Many Perspectives, One Monument

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Sculpture, United States

Composed of two distinct monuments, the Cuarto Centenario Memorial in Albuquerque, New Mexico was created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of New Mexico’s founding. However, the process around selecting who and what the memorial would depict became contentious, and the final piece powerfully represents how monuments can represent the past and present of an entire […]

The Colorado Freedom Memorial is Dedicated to Coloradans from All Wars in All Branches

A Place of Grief and of Healing

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Attraction, Monumentous Memorials, North America, United States

Memorials dedicated to soldiers and veterans that have been killed or are missing in action range from traditional to unique, and can cover an entire complex. Regardless of their size or scope, these memorials are ultimately designed to allow audiences to reflect and remember the sacrifices that were made. The Colorado Freedom Memorial does both […]

Monumentous Potential: The Kongresshalle in Nuremberg

Making Sense in the Present to Enable a Future

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Europe, Monumentous Potential

The question of what to do with monuments erected by and dedicated to political regimes that are no longer in power is an issue that many former Soviet Union countries are working through, but the issue exists on an entirely different level in Germany. The National Socialist German Workers’ Party, aka the Nazi Party, controlled […]

The Self-guided Auto Tour at Gettysburg National Military Park Creates a Living Legacy

A Self-Guided History Lesson

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Attraction, Monumentous Experiences, North America, United States

Monuments can be spread across vast complexes or even an entire section of a city, but few can match the scale or scope of the monuments and landmarks featured on the Auto Tour of Gettysburg National Military Park. Situated in the center of the city of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, this self-guided 24-mile tour starts at […]

The Mormon Battalion Monument Celebrates a Legacy of Perseverance

A 2,000-Mile March

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Attraction, Monumentous Memorials, North America, United States

Numerous monuments have been dedicated to the Mormon Battalion, the only religion-based unit in United States military history. Composed of more than 500 men in the service of the United States, the Mormon Battalion marched across the country to provide vital support during the Mexican-American War and also opened up a southern wagon route to […]

The Eiffel Tower Becomes the Symbol of Paris and the Most Famous Monument in the World

A Practical and Aesthetic Legacy

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Monuments

As arguably the most famous monument in the world, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, attracts millions of people every year while also enabling an incalculable impact on the economy and culture of the region. This impact can be seen in everything from the multiple restaurants in the Eiffel Tower itself to the items for […]

Piazza San Marco in Venice Becomes More Than “The Drawing Room of Europe”

The Social, Public and Religious Hub of Venice

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Europe, Monumentous Community, Public Space

Numerous squares across Europe and the rest of the world have attracted attention and audiences, but few have been able to match the impact of Piazza San Marco (Saint Mark’s Square) in Venice, Italy. The Piazza has a history that stretches back for centuries and houses numerous important buildings, but the space itself has become […]