The factories and boardinghouses of Lowell, Massachusetts, helped to define the early history of the city and the Industrial Revolution as a whole in the region. Many of these structures were lost over the decades, but one of the boardinghouse complexes that was saved enabled the creation of Boarding House Park. This greenspace has become […]
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The Haverhill Vietnam Veterans Memorial Defines Mill Brook Park
What would otherwise be an empty neighborhood greenspace has instead been transformed into a landmark with the installation of the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Located in Mill Brook Park, the Haverhill Vietnam Veteran Memorial has enabled the small triangular park to become an attraction that is connected to the past and future of […]
Winnekenni Castle Defines Legacy of Connection and Community
Located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Winnekenni Castle has become a top attraction that has cultivated the attention of both residents and visitors. Featuring an event space that can host many different types of gatherings as well as walking trails that surround a unique landmark, Winnekenni Castle defines a legacy that connects the culture and community of […]
Modern Monuments: The Art of James Kitchen Defines One Financial Plaza
While the physical building and lawn space of One Financial Plaza are like many in the Central Business District in Springfield, Massachusetts, what has transformed both are the sculptures and monuments that have been able to bring visitors into the area and create a new dialogue about what Springfield has to offer. Many of these […]
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden Brings Imagination to Life
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden allows visitors to meaningfully engage with various characters from his beloved stories. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the sculpture garden literally brings to life the imagination that has inspired millions of readers, highlighting the power of monuments to personify and celebrate such concepts for the benefit of audiences and […]
The Monuments at One Financial Plaza Transform Springfield’s Central Business District
One Financial Plaza is an office tower located in the middle of the Central Business District in Springfield, Massachusetts. While the building itself has the appearance of any other in the city and across the region, what makes it distinct are the sculptures and monuments scattered across the plaza. These pieces have transformed what would […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Modern Monuments in Springfield, Massachusetts
Court Square and the Dr. Seuss Garden are two of the most notable monuments in Springfield, Massachusetts, but there are many other landmarks located throughout the city. With a history that stretches back to the 1600s, many of these pieces are connected to that past but are also tied to the people and events that […]