The heart of Honokaa Town on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island) features various historic buildings and establishments like the historic Honokaʻa People’s Theatre that connect to the origin of the town in the law 19th century. The Katsu Goto Memorial highlights this connection in a powerful way, creating a natural link with […]
Category: Sculpture
The Mile Zero Marker and Trail Blazers Monuments Celebrate the Legacy of the Iditarod
Located near the start of the Iditarod National Historic Trail in Seward, Alaska, the Mile Zero Marker and Iditarod Trail Blazers sculptures highlight the history and legacy that the Iditarod represents to the past and present of the entire state of Alaska. By celebrating this history and legacy in such a profound way, the monument […]
Modern Monuments: “Circle Hook” Becomes a New Landmark for Homer
Created in 2015, “Circle Hook” has been referred to as a “new landmark” for the city of Homer, Alaska. The sculpture is in the form of a Halibut hook, directly connecting to the culture and economy that defines the city of Homer “the halibut capital of the world.” However, that is just part of the […]
The Founding of Nashville Monument Commemorates the History of a Community
Located in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, the Founding of Nashville monument commemorates the history that has come to enable the modern city. This simple but powerful monument showcases what it can look like to bring history to life in a way that resonates with residents and visitors. Two Founders of Nashville James Robertson and John Donelson […]
Modern Monuments: The Jack Swigert Statue Depicts the Eternal Moments of Mark Lundeen and George Lundeen
The practical nature of most airports limits the amount of engagement they can enable, but the Jack Swigert Statue highlights what it can mean to enable connections with local legacies in Denver, Colorado. This simple statue has helped transform an area in a way that enables connections for those who are open to it without […]
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 Lafayette Memorial Provides a Unique Identity for Prospect Park
Located at the 9th Street entrance of Prospect Park in Brooklyn, the Lafayette Memorial provides the park with a notable feature that continues to enable engagement and interest. Simple but powerful, the piece highlights what it can mean for a landmark to provide a place with a sense of identity that resonates across eras. A […]