Known as the “Golden Heart City” as well as the “Golden Heart of Alaska,” imagery associated with these nicknames can be seen all across Fairbanks, Alaska. Whether it’s as part of a logo or being utilized in an abstract manner or is literally spelled out, this nickname has provided individuals and organizations with an identity […]
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The Veterans Memorial Site Honors All Who Served in the U.S. Armed Forces
Designed to honor the memory of Fairbanks veterans in a more prominent way, The Veterans Memorial Site features numerous sculptures, markers and places to reflect, allowing visitors to experience the site in multiple ways. This combination has provided the city of Fairbanks, Alaska, with a landmark that attracts the attention of audiences from all over […]
Polaris Transforms an Empty Green Space to Create a New Landmark for Fairbanks
Named for the brightest star in the sky that is also known as the North Star, the “Polaris” sculpture has helped to completely transform what was otherwise an empty plaza in Fairbanks, Alaska. Directly and indirectly referencing themes and history that define the community, the sculpture allows audiences to interact with it in various ways. […]
The Lend-Lease Monument Uniquely Celebrates a Piece of World War II History
The Lend-Lease Monument highlights the significance of the role Alaska played in the Lend-Lease program, which leant thousands of American-made planes to what is now Russia for use at the battlefront during World War II. Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, the monument celebrates the role that Fairbanks and Alaska had as a key exchange point for […]
Monumentous Potential: Rose Nulman Park in Narragansett, Rhode Island
The Rose Nulman Park is a privately owned, publicly accessible park in Narragansett, Rhode Island. The property was purchased in 1993 and opened for public use as a park by Saul Nulman. He named the park in honor of his mother. Situated at the very end of Rhode Island, Rose Nulman Park sits above the […]
Narragansett Pier Defines the Identity of an Entire Community in Rhode Island
While Narragansett Pier is officially an unincorporated village in the town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, the pier itself means something much more to the surrounding community and region. The physical structure and intangible idea of Narragansett Pier has come to define the identity of the surrounding area in a way that connects it to the […]
The Towers Become an Icon of Narragansett, Rhode Island
What began as an extension of a prestigious resort has become an icon that symbolizes a spirit of endurance that is celebrated all across the city of Narragansett, Rhode Island. The Towers serve as a venue for a variety of activities, providing audiences with incredible views of the ocean along with a monument that connects […]