Numerous monuments have been created on account of efforts that celebrate the history of a space or enable entirely new experiences for audiences. The Grand Carousel from Euclid Beach Park that is on display in the Cleveland History Museum showcases the incredible history of that park while also allowing visitors to take a ride on […]
Category: Museum
The Transformation of the Pantheon Preserves and Celebrates the Culture of Rome
Often mentioned as the best-preserved building from ancient Rome, the Pantheon is a former temple in that has incredible historic and cultural significance. The Pantheon has been enormously influential in Western architecture, directly and indirectly inspiring the design of buildings across the world. This impact has allowed it to become an icon for Rome, but […]
Highlighting the Past and Present of Montana at Historic Billings Depot
Numerous sites and buildings have been restored or transformed to protect the history they represent, but few have been able to do so in a way that impacts the surrounding community as much as the Historic Billings Depot. In becoming one of the top venues in the region for weddings, fundraisers, and community special events […]
Victoria Mansion Becomes a Landmark for Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine is home to monuments that are both historic and notable, but the Victoria Mansion features a different type of history and notoriety. What used to be a vacation residence has been turned into piece of public history that expertly preserves an entire era. In doing so, it has come to highlight what it […]
The Camp Hancock Historic Site Connects the Past and Present of Bismarck
The Camp Hancock Historic Site contains numerous pieces of history that are significant to the community of Bismarck, North Dakota. The site contains an interpretive museum for artifacts and information about local history that have come to provide residents with a sense of identity while also giving visitors a reason to visit the area. From […]
The Anzac Memorial Becomes a Magnificent and Monumental Memorial for Sydney
Located in Hyde Park in Sydney, Australia, the Anzac Memorial was erected to immortalize the memory of the men and women from New South Wales who served in World War I. Featuring distinctive Australian imagery and symbolism, it’s aim was not to glorify the war, but to instead emphasize the stakes associated with it. In […]
The Mill City Museum in Minneapolis Celebrates the Flour Milling Capital of the World
Built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, the Mill City Museum has become one of the most unique attractions in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Even though it closed in the 1960s and was almost totally destroyed by a fire in the 1990s, the Minnesota Historical Society was nonetheless able to develop […]