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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

The Legacy of the Sungnyemun Gate Enables it to Become the Top National Treasure of South Korea

“The Gate of Exalted Ceremonies”

One of the original four main gates built around the city of Seoul in the 14th century, the Sungnyemun Gate has been identified as the number one national treasure of South Korea. This legacy is the result of an unrivaled history but also highlights what it can mean for a piece of infrastructure to become […]

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The Hilo Town Plantation Bell Tower Connects to the History of the Big Island

Exploring Hilo’s History

The Hilo Town Plantation Bell is dedicated to the memory of the people whose work on sugar plantations defined the early days of Hilo on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island). Residing on Kamehameha Avenue that cuts through the main part of the city, the landmark connects the past to the present of […]

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Ahu’ena Heiau Restores and Celebrates a Piece of Hawaiian History

Among the Most Historic Locations in Hawaii

A reconstruction of an especially important structure in Hawaiian culture provides audiences with a sense of the incredible history that resides in Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island). Ahu’ena Heiau is connected to an incredibly important era of the Kingdom of Hawaii but is now part of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach […]

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The Founder’s Monument Honors the Founding of Seward

A Terminus to the Interior of Alaska

Commemorating the creation of the city, the Founder’s Monument is connected to the early days and culture that came to define Seward, Alaska. This simple monument located in Resurrection Bay provides audiences with a sense of the history and legacy that defined Seward’s past to impact the present as a gateway to Alaska’s interior. A […]

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The Seafarer’s Monument Becomes Part of a Local and Larger Fisherman Community

Remembering Those Lost at Sea

Created to remember those lost at sea, the Seafarer’s Memorial is equal parts commemoration and connection in Homer, Alaska. While it has become an essential element of the local Homer community, it has taken an even bigger place in the wider commercial fishing industry, highlighting the many ways a monument can make an impact on […]

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The Benny Benson Memorial Celebrates the Iconic Nature and History of the State Flag of Alaska

Telling the History of the Flag of Alaska

Located in Seward, Alaska, the Benny Benson Memorial is dedicated to the designer of the Alaska state flag. One of the most powerful and recognizable icons in the state, the monument celebrates the story of the creation of the design and the person who created it, while also allowing visitors to engage with each in […]

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Anchorage Veterans Memorial at Delaney Park Becomes a Place of Reflection and Connection

Honoring Alaskans Lost in Conflict

Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the Anchorage Veterans Memorial at Delaney Park is a collection of monuments and markers that honor the service and sacrifice of so many Alaska citizens. This effort has enabled the landmark to become an active part of the community, ensuring audiences of all types can engage with the space and the […]

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