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The Chicago Stockyards Fire Memorial Honors the Fallen 21 and Firefighters of All Eras

A timeless element of Chicago history and legacy

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Sculpture, United States

For nearly a century, the Stockyards fire tragedy that took place in the early 20th century in Chicago, Illinois, was the deadliest event involving firefighters in American history. Although it was nearly forgotten, efforts to see this tragedy properly commemorated resulted in the creation of the Chicago Stockyards Fire Memorial. The notable connections the piece […]

Modern Monuments: The Monument to the Great Northern Migration from Alison Saar Symbolizes the Reconstitution of Black Identity

Commemorating the exodus of African-Americans to Chicago to liberate themselves from the oppression of the Jim Crow South.

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Modern Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

Designed to be a testament to the thousands of African Americans who migrated to Chicago in the early 20th century in search of greater freedom and opportunity, Alison Saar’s Monument to the Great Northern Migration is equal parts celebration and commemoration. Oriented to the north to symbolize the traveler’s destination, the piece is connected to […]

The Bronze Fonz Imagines a New Way to Connect with Audiences

Newly Defining a Legacy for Milwaukee

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Sculpture, United States

The “Bronze Fonz” is a life-sized painted bronze statue on the Milwaukee Riverwalk in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It pays homage to a popular sitcom character from the “Happy Days” show that was set in 1950s Milwaukee. Enabling connection with audiences on an especially personal level, the statue has drawn attention to the entire area thanks to […]

And So We Endure is a Monument That Defines Longevity on Multiple Levels

Newly Defining a Legacy

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Monumentous Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

Utilizing materials that range from stone to steel, monuments are typically built to endure on a generational level. The concrete and granite that define the And So We Endure monument, located in Edmonds, Washington, is similarly designed to stand the test of time. However, the words and symbols that it contains are connected to a […]

This is the Place Monument Defines a Park, Era, Community and More

Resonating Across Space and Time

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Monumentous Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

As the historical landmark that is at the figurative and literal heart of This is the Place Heritage Park (Place Park), the This is the Place Monument (Place Monument) has come to define a location of critical importance to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and the wider community. […]

The National Pony Express Monument Connects Audiences to the History of Salt Lake City

A Legacy of Possibility

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Monumentous History, North America, Sculpture, United States

The history associated with the first large-scale mail service in the United States is celebrated in a major way at the National Pony Express Monument in Salt Lake City, Utah. As one of the stops for mail carriers on the Pony Express route, this history has been actively embraced to provide the city with a […]

Modern Monuments: Kelsey Harrison and Jason Manley Define “A Path Forward” That is Equal Parts History and Celebration

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Modern Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

Built to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment and the 150th anniversary of the first ballot cast by a woman under an equal suffrage law, “A Path Forward” honors Utah women’s contributions to the movement for equal voting rights. Facing the Utah State Capitol, it directly connects to the present […]