Located at the edge of Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, Florida, the Challenger Memorial commemorates the astronauts who lost their lives as a result of an endeavor to open up science and space. This massive memorial was not intended to be a somber remembrance of these sacrifices but was instead designed to represent a spirit […]
Shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, the Washington Monument is the tallest structure in Washington, D.C. but has come to define the city and nation in ways that are far beyond physical. Created as a tribute to the leadership of George Washington, the incredible scale and scope of the landmark has changed the skyline of the […]
Built to honor United States President Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial has become one of the most notable monuments in America and an essential element of Washington D.C. Built at a monumentous scale and scope to be a literal temple to democracy, the landmark has come to serve as a commemoration of an individual as […]
As the final resting place for over 400,000 United States service members and their families, Arlington National Cemetery celebrates the people and events that have shaped the nation. Located right across from Washington, D.C. in Arlington, Virginia, what could have been a simple military cemetery has instead been able to make a monumentous impact across […]
Depicting one of the most famous scenes of World War II, the United States Marine Corps War Memorial is dedicated to all Marines who gave their lives in defense of the United States of America. Located within the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington, Virginia, the monument is the main feature of a small complex […]
Utilizing materials that range from stone to steel, monuments are typically built to endure on a generational level. The concrete and granite that define the And So We Endure monument, located in Edmonds, Washington, is similarly designed to stand the test of time. However, the words and symbols that it contains are connected to a […]
As the historical landmark that is at the figurative and literal heart of This is the Place Heritage Park (Place Park), the This is the Place Monument (Place Monument) has come to define a location of critical importance to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and the wider community. […]