In 1692, nearly two hundred people in the Salem area were accused of being witches, with twenty being convicted and publicly executed. The Salem Witch Trials Memorial, located in the modern city of Salem, Massachusetts, honors these twenty victims with a monument that provides visitors with a place to reflect and also consider society-defining elements […]
The “Homage to Women” sculpture by Mico Kaufman defines Market Street Park in Lowell, Massachusetts, on multiple levels. The piece is designed to be a tribute to Lowell’s 19th century “mill girls”, representing the struggles and aspirations of all women throughout time. Market Street Park is one of the more notable spaces in Lowell and […]
While the physical building and lawn space of One Financial Plaza are like many in the Central Business District in Springfield, Massachusetts, what has transformed both are the sculptures and monuments that have been able to bring visitors into the area and create a new dialogue about what Springfield has to offer. Many of these […]
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden allows visitors to meaningfully engage with various characters from his beloved stories. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the sculpture garden literally brings to life the imagination that has inspired millions of readers, highlighting the power of monuments to personify and celebrate such concepts for the benefit of audiences and […]
Bushnell Park in Hartford, Connecticut, has been able to attract both residents and visitors thanks to the legacy it represents. However, the modern monument that resides in Lily Pond showcases how this connection is able to extend to audiences of all eras. The original Bushnell Park pond was removed after a 1936 flood forced the […]
Named for the brightest star in the sky that is also known as the North Star, the “Polaris” sculpture has helped to completely transform what was otherwise an empty plaza in Fairbanks, Alaska. Directly and indirectly referencing themes and history that define the community, the sculpture allows audiences to interact with it in various ways. […]
The Lend-Lease Monument highlights the significance of the role Alaska played in the Lend-Lease program, which leant thousands of American-made planes to what is now Russia for use at the battlefront during World War II. Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, the monument celebrates the role that Fairbanks and Alaska had as a key exchange point for […]