Monumentous Memorials – Page 5

The Chicago Stockyards Fire Memorial Honors the Fallen 21 and Firefighters of All Eras

A timeless element of Chicago history and legacy

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For nearly a century, the Stockyards fire tragedy that took place in the early 20th century in Chicago, Illinois, was the deadliest event involving firefighters in American history. Although it was nearly forgotten, efforts to see this tragedy properly commemorated resulted in the creation of the Chicago Stockyards Fire Memorial. The notable connections the piece […]

The Erie 9-11 Memorial Ensures the Community Will Never Forget

Built Around the 9-11 Memorial Column

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Commemorating the September 11th attacks that were conducted against the United States in 2001, the Erie 9-11 Memorial mixes a literal piece of history with the people and stories that would come to define the event. Located at the Erie Maritime Museum right next to the next to the Erie County Public Library in Erie, […]

The Haverhill Vietnam Veterans Memorial Defines Mill Brook Park

Honoring the "Haverhill 13"

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What would otherwise be an empty neighborhood greenspace has instead been transformed into a landmark with the installation of the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Located in Mill Brook Park, the Haverhill Vietnam Veteran Memorial has enabled the small triangular park to become an attraction that is connected to the past and future of […]

The Connecticut State Veterans Memorial Connects Audiences to a Legacy

Five Columns, Countless Connecticut Veterans

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Located in the same square as the Connecticut State Capitol Building in Hartford, Connecticut, the Connecticut State Veterans Memorial honors Connecticut citizens who fought for and served their country. The powerful design incorporates the names of the individuals as well the iconography associated with multiple branches of the military to give audiences a place where […]

The Veterans Memorial Site Honors All Who Served in the U.S. Armed Forces

Increasing the Accessibility and Visibility of Alaska Veterans

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Designed to honor the memory of Fairbanks veterans in a more prominent way, The Veterans Memorial Site features numerous sculptures, markers and places to reflect, allowing visitors to experience the site in multiple ways. This combination has provided the city of Fairbanks, Alaska, with a landmark that attracts the attention of audiences from all over […]

The Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial Connects History and Community

Memorializing the Journey to America

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Dedicated to the victims and survivors of Ireland’s “Great Famine” of 1845-1851, the Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial is located along the waterfront in Providence, Rhode Island. Featuring numerous statues, memorial plaques and other elements that commemorates the victims of the famine, it showcases what it means to personalize history in a way that connects […]

“Wall South” Enables the Creation of Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola

A Temporary Memorial Inspires a Permanent Monumentous Park

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Located in Pensacola, Florida, Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola is the result of an endeavor to turn a temporary memorial into a permanent one. The creation of the first permanent half-scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial has enabled the creation and growth of a much bigger effort to honor the memory of those who have sacrificed […]