The flag of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, features what looks to be three white X’s on a black stripe that rests on a red background. This incredibly distinctive design can be seen all across the city on actual flags, products for sale and as part of countless advertisements and brands. This ubiquity has allowed it to […]
The unique literal and thematic positioning of the Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain has enabled it to become the unofficial symbol of Orlando, Florida. Serving as a top attraction in the center of the city, it has become a critical means of identity used by various businesses and organizations throughout the area thanks to the […]
The polar bear population in the Svalbard archipelago is around 3,000 which exceeds the number of people that reside in the town of Longyearbyen. While encounters with the animals in the town are rare, Svalbard Polar Bear Signs warn residents and visitors of the potential danger they face when venturing beyond the limits of the […]
Wistfully peering into the Colorado Convention Center, the 40-foot bear sculpture that stands outside of the building has come to serve as a new icon for Denver, Colorado. Officially known as “I See What You Mean,” the piece has provided an identity for the convention center while becoming the newest attraction for the surrounding community, […]
The ’tit fer is a small, percussive instrument. Also called the triangle because of shape of the instrument, it allowed dancers to keep a beat to become an essential element of the culture across the French Louisiana region. This significance has seen it become a literal icon for the community of Lafayette, Louisiana, that resonates […]
Joan of Arc, also known as the ‘Maid of Orleans,’ was just a teenager when she led the French against an English siege of Orléans in 1429. This is just one of the reasons that she has become the unofficial patron saint of New Orleans, Louisiana, and is depicted in a monument that has become […]
One of the most notable parks in New York City, Washington Square Park has become an icon of the city. That impact is partly on account of the Washington Arch monument, which has established itself as an obvious meeting place for residents as well as a center for visitor activity. However, the iconic nature of […]