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Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park Celebrates the Legacy of a Community and Country

The Bay of Pigs Monument, Anti-Communist Memorial and More

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Park, United States

Featuring a series of monuments to various Cuban and Cuban American political leaders, Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park represents the legacy of the surrounding community as well as the entire country of Cuba. Located perpendicular to Calle Ocho in Miami, Florida, the collective landmark has become a major attraction for the entire Little Havana neighborhood, cultivating […]

Collins Park Celebrates the Many Elements that Define the Identity of South Beach

A Serene Oasis in Miami Beach

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Monumentous Identity, North America, Park, United States

Due to the wide-open spaces and notable monuments that it contains, Collins Park has become widely recognized as the cultural center of Miami Beach, Florida. Featuring landmarks from various eras as well as enough space to host a variety of events, Collins Park has been able to define the identity of the South Beach neighborhood […]

The Barry Goldwater Memorial Honors the Legacy of an Arizona Legend

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Park, United States

Barry Goldwater was a nationally recognized politician during his lifetime whose influence can still be felt throughout his home state of Arizona. The Barry Goldwater Memorial, located in Paradise Valley outside of Phoenix in Arizona, recognizes this impact in a way that enables audiences to connect with his legacy while also defining what might otherwise […]

Pershing Park is Transformed to Incorporate the National World War I Memorial

Building on a Legacy to Define the National World War I Memorial

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Monumentous Transformations, North America, Park, United States

Located just to the east of the White House in Washington D.C., Pershing Park has provided residents and visitors with a green oasis amidst the urban sprawl of the United States’ capital ever since it was created. The space has honored a World War I hero even before it was a park but it has […]

Lafayette Square Connects Communities Across Eras and Regions

A Place for the Community to Relax and Gather

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Monumentous Community, North America, Park, United States

Originally part of the pleasure grounds for the White House, Lafayette Square has instead become an essential part of the community for residents and visitors in Washington D.C. Described as a green interval amidst the urban landscape of downtown D.C., it features some of the best views of the White House and has become a […]

Clarendon Central Park Becomes a Hub of Community Activity

Creating Opportunities for Communities

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Monumentous Community, North America, Park, United States

Built around a War Memorial dedicated to citizens from the area who gave their lives in wartime, Clarendon Central Park has become an important element of the surrounding community in Arlington, Virginia. Host to a variety of events as well as a hub of unofficial activity, the landmark highlights what it can mean for space […]

The Ida B. Wells National Monument Celebrates a Legacy That Defines the Bronzeville Community

Connecting People, Community and Legacy

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Monumentous Community, North America, Park, United States

Ida B. Wells was an activist and journalist whose words and actions changed the face of the civil rights movement in Chicago, Illinois. Located in the Bronzeville neighborhood where she once lived, the Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument has been able to celebrate her legacy while simultaneously transforming the space and community […]