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The Monuments of Waikiki Beach Celebrate the Legacy of Hawaii to Become Essential Parts of the Community

The Makua and Kila statue, Prince Kuhio Statue and more

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Monumentous Community, North America, Sculpture, United States

Located on the south shore of Oʻahu in Hawaii, the Waikiki Beach neighborhood has become famous for the incredible beach setting that it provides to both residents and visitors. Amidst the tropical backdrop are a series of monuments that depict people and symbols connected to the history and legacy of the neighborhood and all of […]

The Waialua-Kahuku War Memorial Notably Celebrates the Community

Honoring Residents of the Waialae-Kahuku Area

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Attraction, Monumentous Community, North America, United States

The Waialua-Kahuku War Memorial is the most notable feature of Haleiwa Beach Park, located on the north shore of Oahu. The obelisk commemorates veterans of the area who fought in a variety of conflicts, showcasing how memorials can create connections with a community that resonates on multiple levels. Honoring Residents of the Waialae-Kahuku Area Created […]

Fronger Park Becomes an Essential Element of the Oslo Community

Highlighting the Value of Individual and Collective Monuments

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Europe, Monumentous Community, Park

The biggest park in the center of Oslo, Norway, Frogner Park (Frognerparken) is much more than an urban greenspace. While the area has become synonymous with the sculptures that define the Vigeland installation, the entire Olso community has embraced the natural and created landmarks across the entire space, helping to transform Fronger Park into a […]

The Evolution of the Pioneer Monument Showcases How Landmarks Can Change to Reflect a Community

The Evolution of History and Legacy

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Attraction, Monumentous Community, North America, United States

A fountain and sculpture that was erected in the early 20th century, the Pioneer Monument is an essential landmark in Denver, Colorado. Connected to the culture that defined the early days of the city, the piece has changed in appearance several times and is set to further evolve on multiple levels, highlighting how monuments can […]

The Experiences at and Around the Maryland State House Enable Connections for Entire Communities

From the First Settlers to the Revolutionary War to Modern Annapolis

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Monumentous Community, North America, Public Space, United States

The oldest United States capitol building in continuous legislative use, the Maryland State House has an important connection to the nation as well as to where it resides in Annapolis, Maryland. The history and experiences that have been cultivated across the site have contributed to a legacy that is an inherent part of the modern […]

Woldenberg Park Cultivates a Sense of Community Across New Orleans

A Legacy of Community and Connection Across New Orleans

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Monumentous Community, North America, Park, United States

Located in the upper French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, Woldenberg Park has become an essential element of the modern city. Providing a setting for Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Entergy Giant Screen Theater, it attracts residents and visitors for disparate but equally compelling reasons, enabling them to anything from experience an event to […]

O’Donnell Memorial Park Connects Audiences and Communities Across Atlantic City

Featuring the Soldier’s & Sailors Monument, the Greek Temple Monument and More

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Monumentous Community, North America, Park, United States

Located in the southern part of Atlantic City, New Jersey, O’Donnell Memorial Park is dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives in the Second World War. Featuring numerous monuments as well as plenty of green space to cultivate activity of all types, the park has become a collective memorial that is also an essential part […]