Elvis Presley is one of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century, with many referring to him as the “King of Rock and Roll”. This fact helped turn him into a cultural icon and a symbol of Memphis, where his music career began and where he died in 1977 at his Graceland residence. It […]
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Monumentous Potential: Dumont Plaza in Meridian, Mississippi
Merdian, Mississippi is home to notable monuments like the Mississippi Walk of Fame as well as Around Town Carousels that pay homage to the historic Dentzel Carousel in Highland Park. Featuring one of those horses from the Around Town Carousels and being across the street from part of the Mississippi Walk of Fame should allow […]
Cooper Riverside Park Cultivates an Identity for Mobile
A three-acre park that resides on the port where the Mobile river meets the Gulf of Mexico, Cooper Riverside Park provides audiences with a place to watch the ship traffic as well as enjoy the natural beauty of the landscape. Located in the heart of Mobile, Alabama, Cooper Riverside Park features numerous attractions that have […]
Mardi Gras Park Commemorates the History of Mobile with a Vision for an Urban Park and Market
Mardi Gras Park in Mobile, Alabama, commemorates the city’s history as the host of the first Mardi Gras celebration in the United States. Featuring a wide-open green space for gatherings of all types along with colorful Mardi Gras-related statues, the park is an incredible example of how a vision to celebrate the history of an […]
Monumentous Potential: The “Garden of the Americas” in New Orleans
New Orleans contains numerous monuments that have incredible historical and cultural significance. Much of that influence can be directly tied to the numerous nations and people that have defined the past and present of the city. Cajun and Creole are arguably the most notable influences on the city, but for many centuries New Orleans served […]
MacArthur Park Preserves and Celebrates the History of Little Rock
Situated just south of downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, MacArthur Park has a strong connection with the past and present of the city and state. Originally established as Little Rock’s first city park, the space has changed and evolved over the decades in numerous ways, leading to several notable developments inside and around McArthur Park that […]
The Mississippi Walk of Fame Celebrates Artists, Writers, and Performers from the Entire Community
Inspired by the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Mississippi Walk of Fame located in Meridian, Mississippi, was created to honor performers in arts and entertainment that have a direct connection to Mississippi. By celebrating the culture of the region in such a simple but notable way, the Mississippi Walk of Fame has been able to […]