Characterized by distinctive restaurants, small business enterprises, music, unique attractions and other cultural activities, the Little Havana neighborhood has become one of the top destinations in Miami, Florida. The collective identity of the neighborhood has created numerous opportunities that have defined the economy and culture of the entire neighborhood in a way that resonates for […]
A conch is the common name for a number of different medium-to-large-sized sea snails. Many of these large sea snails live in the depths of the Gulf of Mexico surrounding the Florida Keys. That’s part of the reason why in Key West, “conch” is a nickname for native-born residents, making the shells an icon and […]
The Truman Annex is both a neighborhood and military installation in Key West, Florida. The area is named after President Harry S. Truman on account of the building that would become known as the “Little White House” but the way in which his legacy has defined this mixed-use redevelopment site that sits in the heart […]
Veterans Memorial Park is comprised of the Vietnam Living Memorial and the Veterans Memorial Garden. Both have come to define Bayview Park and become an essential part of the community in Key West, Florida. Built to Honor Veterans of the Vietnam War and the Major Wars of America Bayview Park is the long-standing home of […]
The completion of the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad in the early 1900s allowed Key West and other communities along the Florida peninsula to become literally connected with the rest of the United States, enabling it to become an international destination. This transformation is called out at the Henry Flagler Overseas Railroad monument, but the way […]
Recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World monument has become one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Best known simply as the Statue of Liberty, the colossal sculpture is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City, welcoming audiences across […]
The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, better known simply as the Statue of Liberty, is a monumentous monument located in New York Harbor in New York City, New York. Situated across the 5.95 ha property on Liberty Island, audiences can have multiple experiences with the monument and various features that have been created across […]