By using existing rail track easements that formerly encircled Atlanta, the Atlanta BeltLine is an incredible example of what it can mean to transform existing infrastructure into a monument. Designed to link the city in a whole new way, the BeltLine will ultimately connect 45 neighborhoods via a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails. In doing […]
The Ferry Building and Palace of Fine Arts are hardly the only notable monuments San Francisco, California. Experiences enabled alongside the Golden Gate bridge as well as efforts to adapt a larger legacy have ensured that both residents and visitors can engage with the city in notable ways, but there are countless other landmarks that […]
A monumentous structure that was intended to be temporary, the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco has become a permanent fixture of the city that blends classical architecture with the natural landscape in a way that has been able to resonate with audiences of multiple eras. This combination has enabled the structure to become […]
Nearly 4,000 Oregon residents lost their lives during World War II in battle theatres that range from Europe to Africa to the Pacific. To commemorate the service and sacrifice of these Oregonians, the Oregon World War II Memorial was created in Salem, the capital of the state. The monument enables citizens from across the state […]
Best known for his midnight ride to alert the American militia in April 1775 to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and Concord, Paul Revere is one of the most notable patriots of the American Revolutionary War. That notoriety is evident in Paul Revere Square, which is built upon the literal […]
Cites and monuments across the world have official and unofficial nicknames that are utilized to various degrees, in countless ways. Kansas City pronounces itself as the “City of Fountains” while each area of the Chicago Riverwalk has its own nickname, distinct setting and activities. These nicknames create a tremendous sense of identity that can influence […]
The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial was designed to honor the triumph of the human spirit as well as the legacy of Anne Frank’s faith in humanity. One of the only places in the world where the full Universal Declaration of Human Rights is on public display, the .81-acre educational park encourages visitors to […]