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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

The Four Corners Monument Creates a Landmark Out of a Mapping Anomaly

From Marker to Monument

The Four Corners Monument marks the location where the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet. The only quadripoint in the United States, what is little more than a mapping anomaly has become a landmark for the region and country, highlighting how something random and formless can become a defined attraction. From Marker […]

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The Pueblo Vietnam War Memorial Imagines a New Use of Empty Space for Dundee Park

Dedicated to Colorado Vietnam Veterans

Dedicated to the people who served for the United States in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam War Memorial is a distinct landmark in Pueblo, Colorado. Defining Dundee Park on multiple levels, the monument imagines what it can mean to see what is otherwise empty space instead positively define an entire community. Dedicated to Colorado Vietnam […]

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San Juan Riverwalk Cultivates Experiences with the Natural and Community Features of Pagosa Springs

Nature and Community

The San Juan Riverwalk is a paved path along the San Juan Riverwalk in downtown Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Taking advantage of the natural system of sulfur springs that reside in the area, the San Juan Riverwalk exposes audiences to these natural features as well as to the community elements that have been cultivated along and […]

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The Vail Logo Becomes a Means of Identity for Both Residents and Visitors

Products, Structures and More

A stylized ā€œVā€ logo is on display all across the ski town of Vail, Colorado. This trademarked icon is utilized in countless ways as part of numerous structures and stores, becoming a means of identity for the entire community as well as a powerful source of revenue for stakeholders. This traction underscores the opportunities that […]

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The Evolution of the Pioneer Monument Showcases How Landmarks Can Change to Reflect a Community

The Evolution of History and Legacy

A fountain and sculpture that was erected in the early 20th century, the Pioneer Monument is an essential landmark in Denver, Colorado. Connected to the culture that defined the early days of the city, the piece has changed in appearance several times and is set to further evolve on multiple levels, highlighting how monuments can […]

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Monumentous Potential: The Confederate Memorial of the Wind

Compelling a dedicated effort to repurpose the monument

Located on private land in Orange, Texas, the Confederate Memorial of the Wind is a circular monument built in a simplified neoclassical style. Erected in 2013 by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, it has 13 columns arranged in a circle, one for each Confederate state. It is also set to have 32 flags representing U.S. […]

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