While other cities across the world have numerous and notable fountains, only one city has become known as the “City of Fountains”. Kansas City, Missouri features fountains of all sizes depicting people, animals, mythological subjects and more. These fountains have helped to form an identity and culture for Kansas City that continues to be cultivated […]
With a history that stretches back to 1922 and 5-acres of open space, Washington Square Park has all of the elements that could make it an essential monument for Kansas City. With grass, trees, pathways and a statue of George Washington mounted on a horse, the park connects downtown Kansas City with surrounding neighborhoods, but […]
Located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, the Power & Light District has enabled a powerful economic impact in the area and throughout the entire city. Featuring more than 50 restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment venues, the Kansas City Power & Light District provides people with countless options to get a true sense […]
The impact that a monument or sculpture can have on a community, on a city or even on an entire country can be recognized in multiple ways. The direct and indirect social and economic impact of such pieces has been proven to resonate across communities and regions of all sizes. Whether they’re privately commissioned, made […]
Numerous monuments have been created on account of efforts that celebrate the history of a space or enable entirely new experiences for audiences. The Grand Carousel from Euclid Beach Park that is on display in the Cleveland History Museum showcases the incredible history of that park while also allowing visitors to take a ride on […]
Squares of all types have come to define an area, but few have enabled the kind of redefinition like Playhouse Square has for Cleveland, Ohio. As one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States, Playhouse Square has been able to create an identity for the area that has enabled a critical rebirth […]
With a history that stretches back for millenia, it’s no wonder that Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, features monuments whose history is tied to different eras of the city and country. The Monument to the Discoveries as well as the landmarks in Rossio Square have especially notable connections to this history, but statues dedicated to […]