Long associated with royalty in France, the fleur-de-lis is a stylized lily flower that has become an icon for Louisville, Kentucky. Seen all over the city, the fleurs-de-lis has become part of Louisville that enables a sense of identity for residents as well as a distinct icon that catches the attention of audiences of all […]
Small sculptures of “Gertie the Duck” and her five hatchlings are some of the most distinctive features along the Milwaukee Riverwalk in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. These pieces were created to celebrate the impact Gertie has had on the entire city of Milwaukee. Doing so has helped to define multiple icons that connect to this legacy while […]
The Sugar House neighborhood in Salt Lake City, Utah, earned its name from an endeavor by the early settlers of the city to produce sugar from sugar beets. Although these efforts were short-lived, the attempt to do so enabled sugar beets to become an icon that is recognized and celebrated throughout the neighborhood and beyond. […]
Text and imagery associated with beehives are ubiquitous across Salt Lake City, Utah. This symbol is especially prevalent throughout the Salt Lake Basin where early Utah pioneer originally settled, but beehives are prominent throughout what is officially known as “The Beehive State.” This icon has a significance and meaning connected to the past and future […]
Plymouth Rock became famous for being recognized as the very spot where Pilgrims first set foot on North American land in 1620. Located on the shores of Plymouth, Massachusetts, the truth behind this claim has been in dispute, making the story associated with Plymouth Rock far more significant than the facts. This position between history […]
What began as an extension of a prestigious resort has become an icon that symbolizes a spirit of endurance that is celebrated all across the city of Narragansett, Rhode Island. The Towers serve as a venue for a variety of activities, providing audiences with incredible views of the ocean along with a monument that connects […]
The maple leaf is widely recognized as the national symbol of Canada with multiple species of the tree being native to the nation. However, the best known of these plants is the sugar maple that is prevalent across eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. This prominence is especially evident in Vermont, where the maple […]