Part of the Capitol Complex in Denver, Colorado, the Colorado Veterans Monument prominently honors American veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. With plenty of space for the community to gather and for visitors to reflect, the memorial highlights what it can mean to enable connection across […]
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Modern Monuments: The Oliver Pollock Fountain and Monument by Frank Hayden Celebrates Multiple Louisiana Legacies
Commemorating Oliver Pollock, a mostly unknown hero and financier of the American Revolution, the Oliver Pollock Fountain and Monument defines Galvez Plaza in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Created by Frank Hayden in 1976 for Baton Rouge’s celebration of the U.S. bicentennial, it has come to serve a point of connection for audiences across the eras. […]
Modern Monuments: “Crystal” by Roy Gustow Provides an Identity to Menaker Plaza and for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King City Government Center in Harrisburg
Named after the civil rights leader, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King City Government Center has become an important element of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The building represents the third generation of development to occupy this site, showcasing what it can mean for a landmark to transform a space and provide a means of identity for a […]
Capitol Park Celebrates the Legacy of the Region Across the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex
The Pennsylvania Capitol Grounds, officially known as Capitol Park, have a direct connection to the people and events that would come to define the state of Pennsylvania and the capital city of Harrisburg. Featuring a variety of monuments and landmarks, Capitol Park has created experiences for both residents and visitors that allow them to experience […]
The Experiences at and Around the Maryland State House Enable Connections for Entire Communities
The oldest United States capitol building in continuous legislative use, the Maryland State House has an important connection to the nation as well as to where it resides in Annapolis, Maryland. The history and experiences that have been cultivated across the site have contributed to a legacy that is an inherent part of the modern […]
Constitution Park Transforms an Otherwise Empty Corner of Dover
Commemorating the ratification of the Constitution of the United States, Constitution Park has transformed what would otherwise be an empty corner of one of the main thoroughfares in Dover, Delaware. Featuring a monument inscribed with the text of the United States Constitution itself, the landmark connects the community with the history of the nation while […]
Jackson Square Enables Community and Connection Across the History of New Orleans
Located in the heart of the French Quarter, Jackson Square has become one of the most prominent attractions in New Orleans, Louisiana. Surrounded by historic buildings and featuring distinctive walking paths and notable monuments, it has served as a place of connection and community across the entire history of the region. Originally Known as Place […]