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

John E. Menario Plaza Newly Defines the Legacy of Lobsterman Park in Portland

A Dual Legacy of Portland and Maine

Mounted on a plaza near a major intersection in downtown Portland, Maine, “The Maine Lobsterman” sculpture defined what had become known as Lobsterman Park. This identity was further cultivated when the space was renamed John E. Menario Plaza, highlighting what it can mean for a legacy to evolve in ways that are meaningful across audiences […]

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Rembrandt Square Defines the Identity of a Hub of Activity in Amsterdam

Named After the World-famous Dutch Artist Rembrandt van Rijn

One of the busiest squares in the city of Amsterdam, Rembrandt Square (Rembrandtplein in Dutch) features a variety of activities and things to do for both residents and visitors. Defined by a sculpture of the famous Dutch painter, the landmark highlights what it can mean for a monument to define an identity that resonates in […]

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The Houston Police Officers Memorial Allows Audiences to Experience the Legacy of the City

A Functional Ziggurat

Created to honor those lost their lives in the line of duty, the Houston Police Officers Memorial allows audiences to experience the sacrifices made by Houston police officers in numerous ways. Providing them with a place to emotionally reflect and physically engage, the landmark connects with a legacy that extends across the eras. A Functional […]

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The Harris County War Memorial Celebrates Sacrifices Across the Eras

Defining the Legacy of a Texas Community

An essential feature of Bear Creek Pioneers Park, the Harris County War Memorial honors Harris Country veterans of numerous wars. Located just outside of Houston, Texas, the memorial is defined by a series of markers that are equal parts commemoration and celebration of the sacrifices made by members of the community. Honoring All Harris County […]

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Johnny Jordaanplein Personifies the Identity of an Amsterdam Neighborhood

Popularizing and Representing the Distinctions of Jordaan

Johnny Jordaanplein, also known as Johnny Jordaan Square, is a public square dedicated to the famous Dutch folk singer located in the Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It has provided this neighborhood with a place to gather and relax while also being inherently connected to the identity of the entire district, resonating in distinct […]

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North Boulevard Town Square Fulfills a Vision for Transforming a Disjoined Space into a Community Hub

A Premiere Public Space in Baton Rouge

Linking multiple areas of the city, North Boulevard Town Square has become the social and cultural heart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Featuring a variety of distinct areas as well as an identifiable icon, North Boulevard Town Square showcases what it can mean to fulfill a vision related to transforming a featureless section of a city […]

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Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Pueblo, Colorado

The Headwater Fountain, Sister Cities Plaza and more

Pueblo, Colorado has become known as the “City of Heroes” due to how many Medal of Honor Winners are from the area. This distinction cultivated an identity that can be experienced across the city but monuments and landmarks that are connected to this legacy are not the only ones to define the community. The Headwater […]

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