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The Continuing Evolution of Muscle Beach in Venice

There’s only one Venice Beach Boardwalk, and the influence of Muscle Beach Venice has directly impacted and driven this notoriety

The Monumentous

Monumentous Identity, North America, Public Space, United States

The name “Muscle Beach” conjures up a variety of images and impressions for people across the world, not all of which are directly related to one another. For some, it represents the birth of personal training. Others think of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the training he did on the beach that helped propel him to worldwide […]

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How Have Murals and Street Art Influenced the Culture of Austin?

Experiencing the Spirit of Austin

The Monumentous

Monumentous Imagination, North America, Public Space, United States

Monuments and landmarks are typically appreciated as single structures or experiences. The Washington Monument in Baltimore is a single structure that gives visitors a one-of-a-kind view of Baltimore, while the Neon Museum allows visitors to experience Las Vegas history in a totally unique way. These experiences are powerful but physically limited, and those limitations are […]

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Experiencing the Block Where Denver Began

Larimer Square is the Denver's first designated local historic district

The Monumentous

Monumentous Identity, North America, Public Space, United States

Larimer Square, in the Lower Downtown neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is the city’s first designated local historic district. The history associated with the buildings on the 1400 block as well as Larimer Street itself have played an important role in the economic and social importance of the area, and that impact continues to evolve. Today, […]

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