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President John F. Kennedy Gravesite Helps Transforms Arlington National Cemetery into a National Landmark

Allowing the American People to Access and Engage with a Legacy

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Functional, Monumentous Transformations, North America, United States

The simple but powerful layout and features of the President John F. Kennedy Gravesite have helped to transform Arlington National Cemetery into one of the Washington area’s most popular tourist attractions. Located within Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the monument showcases how a memorial can enable audiences to meaningfully connect with the people and […]

The Avenue of Heroes Transforms the Entrance to Arlington National Cemetery

More than an Entrance to a Landmark

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Functional, Monumentous Transformations, North America, United States

The seven memorials that have been placed along Memorial Avenue make up the Avenue of Heroes in Arlington, Virginia. As the street that defines the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, it would be a significant location regardless of whatever other features it contains. However, the inclusion of these monuments has transformed what would otherwise be […]

Union Stock Yard Gate Celebrates a Piece of Chicago History

A Defining Feature of Chicago

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Functional, Monumentous History, North America, United States

Located on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, the Union Stock Yard Gate is a literal piece of history that connects the past of the city to the present Bridgeport neighborhood. The result of an effort to preserve and celebrate the only significant structural element from Chicago’s dominance in the meat packing industry, the landmark […]

City Creek Center Defines an Identity that Permeates Across Salt Lake City

Connecting Multiple Eras of Salt Lake City

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Functional, Monumentous Identity, North America, United States

Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, City Creek Center is the retail centerpiece of one of the nation’s largest mixed-use downtown redevelopment projects. Featuring a retractable glass roof, a creek that runs through the property and a pedestrian skybridge, the site has cultivated an identity that has impacted the culture and economy […]

Trolley Square Transforms a Historical Relic Into a Cultural and Retail Anchor

Trolley Studio, Trolley Wing Company and Much More

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Functional, Monumentous Transformations, North America, United States

Trolley Square is a partially enclosed shopping center that serves as the home of several high-scale stores and businesses in Salt Lake City, Utah. The complex represents a transformation of what had been a historic but abandoned location into a space that could house luxury retail tenants of all types. Doing so has created opportunities […]

The Towers Become an Icon of Narragansett, Rhode Island

The Most Recognizable Landmark in Narragansett

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Functional, Monumentous Icons, North America, United States

What began as an extension of a prestigious resort has become an icon that symbolizes a spirit of endurance that is celebrated all across the city of Narragansett, Rhode Island. The Towers serve as a venue for a variety of activities, providing audiences with incredible views of the ocean along with a monument that connects […]

Green Mount Cemetery Showcases the Legacy of Vermont

The Stories and History of Montpelier

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Functional, Monumentous Legacy, North America, United States

Featuring countless sculptured works that depict a variety of topics and subjects, the Green Mount Cemetary contains tombstones and memorials that celebrate the community of Montpelier, Vermont. Set amidst the rolling hills of the region, Green Mount Cemetery is connected to a legacy for Montpelier but also to a sense of eternity that spans audiences […]