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 […]
Residing in Wailoa River State Park in Hilo on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island), the King Kamehameha Statue celebrates the legacy of the leader who conquered and united the islands of Hawai’I to form the Hawaiian Kingdom. The monument connects to the history of this formative event and to the individual that […]
Located near the start of the Iditarod National Historic Trail in Seward, Alaska, the Mile Zero Marker and Iditarod Trail Blazers sculptures highlight the history and legacy that the Iditarod represents to the past and present of the entire state of Alaska. By celebrating this history and legacy in such a profound way, the monument […]
On display in one of the concourses of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, the Ted Stevens Statue allows visitors to engage with the legacy of one of the region’s most impactful politicians. Doing so has provided residents and visitors with a means of connection to this legacy in a way that […]
The Nevada State Capitol Complex resides in the heart of Carson City, Nevada. Featuring a variety of landmarks set amidst the State Capitol, Legislative Building, Supreme Court, and State Library and Archives, this collective landmark highlights what it can mean to transform an otherwise empty administrative center into space that celebrates the legacy of an […]
Created as a tribute to contributors of and for all genres of music, the Music City Walk of Fame has become one of the most notable attractions in Nashville, Tennessee. With Nashville being known as “Music City,” the landmark celebrates a legacy that permeates the region in a way that resonates with both residents and […]
Honoring all of the Tennesseans who served and made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II, the Tennessee World War II Memorial is one of the most notable features of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville, Tennessee. Serving as both a memorial of the past as well as a hub for the community in […]