Honoring the “father of Route 66,” Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza is a unique tribute to an individual and the culture of an entire era in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Celebrating the legacy of Route 66 while also being connected to the actual history of the road, the Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza showcases what it can mean to […]
Category: Attraction
Monumentous Potential: The Center of the Universe
Located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the so-called Center of the Universe is a concrete circle that is slightly over eight feet in diameter. It has gained a following as an acoustic anomaly, with many claiming that any noise made inside the brick circle is loudly echoed, but only those inside the circle can hear it. […]
The Blue Dome District Uses a Piece of History to Define a Unique Identity for a Tulsa Neighborhood
The distinctive Blue Dome building literally and figuratively defines the Blue Dome District in Tulsa, Oklahoma. What has become one of Tulsa’s most popular entertainment neighborhoods has an identity that residents and visitors can connect with in a profound way, all of which is the result of an endeavor to both preserve and celebrate a […]
The Pilgrim Monument Becomes an Icon Connected to the Legacy of Provincetown and the United States
The tallest all-granite structure in the United States, the Pilgrim Monument is one of the most significant monuments in the country. Created to commemorate the Mayflower Pilgrims’ first landing in the New World, this monumentous monument is a testament to the power of landmarks to connect the legacy of an entire country in a way […]
The Presidents Trail Allows Audiences to Experience the History of Massachusetts and the United States
An urban walking trail that literally takes audiences through the significant history of Quincy, Massachusetts, the Presidents Trail highlights why Quincy has become known as the “Birthplace of the American Dream.” This self-guided tour of Quincy’s historic sites gives audiences a sense of everything the city of Quincy has to offer in terms of tours, […]
Cape and Islands Korean War Memorial Becomes a Monument for a Community
Located on the waterfront of Hyannis, Massachusetts, the Cape and Islands Korean War Memorial honors the many residents of the surrounding community who fought in the Korean War. The memorial showcases what it can mean for a landmark to connect single individuals and entire regions on multiple levels. Honoring Cape Cod Veterans Created to honor […]
The Abigail Adams Cairn Celebrates and Becomes a Piece of History
Residing on the spot where Abigail Adams and her son watched one of the formative events of the United States, the Abigail Adams Cairn represents an especially unique way to celebrate a piece of history. The effort to do so has created an additional piece of history in Quincy, Massachusetts, that links the present to […]