William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was one of the most notable people of the American Old West. That notoriety enabled him to be buried in the mountains above Denver, Colorado, spurring the creation of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave that celebrates the legacy of the Old West as well as an important era in […]
Category: Monumentous Legacy
The Memorials at Cadman Plaza Park Provide a Sense of Identity and Connection for Brooklyn
Separately installed in Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza Park, the Brookyln War Memorial honors Brooklynites who served in World War II while the William Jay Gaynor Memorial is dedicated to the former mayor. Both of them provide a sense of identity and connection for Cadman Plaza Park, highlighting how such memorials can honor the community in the […]
The Freedom Monument Becomes an Icon of the History and Legacy of Latvia
Honoring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence, the Freedom Monument is the most notable attraction in Riga, Latvia. Symbolizing Latvian statehood, national unity and independence, the Freedom Monument has been able to cultivate engagement with residents and visitors in distinct but equally powerful ways. Celebrating Latvia’s Battle for Freedom The Latvian War of […]
The Nikola Tesla Monument Celebrates a Legacy for Croatia
Born and raised in modern-day Croatia, the city of Zagreb has embraced the legacy of Nicola Tesla in meaningful ways. While numerous museums are dedicated to his technical genius, the Nikola Tesla Monument celebrates something much bigger for audiences and to the entire country. The Genius of Nikola Tesla Best known for his contributions to […]
The Alamo Cenotaph Celebrates a Legacy of Sacrifice
Located outside the front of the historic Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, the Alamo Cenotaph is a huge monument created to honor the people who fought in the Battle of the Alamo. Commemorating the people who fought and died in the conflict, the Alamo Cenotaph does so in a way that is connected to the […]
Spanish Navy Plaza Enables Engagement with the Legacy of Miami
Located within Maurice A. Ferré Park in downtown Miami, Florida, Spanish Navy Plaza commemorates an important part of the history of the city and region. Dedicated to the discovery of America by the Spanish Navy, the monument highlights an important legacy that connects the past to the present. Celebrating the Spanish Discovery of America The […]
Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza Celebrates the Legacy of Route 66
Honoring the “father of Route 66,” Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza is a unique tribute to an individual and the culture of an entire era in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Celebrating the legacy of Route 66 while also being connected to the actual history of the road, the Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza showcases what it can mean to […]