North America – Page 26 – The Monumentous

Capitol Park Celebrates the Legacy of the Region Across the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex

Commemorating Events, Individuals and Endeavors that Define Pennsylvania

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Public Space, United States

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

From the First Settlers to the Revolutionary War to Modern Annapolis

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Monumentous Community, North America, Public Space, United States

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 […]

“The Yard” Defines Experiences for Students and Audiences at the United States Naval Academy

Home to Notable Naval Monument and Attractions

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Attraction, Monumentous Experiences, North America, United States

The United States Naval Academy educates officers for commissioning primarily into the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps. Located in Annapolis, Maryland, and known to insiders as “the Yard,” the campus has become a National Historic Landmark. Home to many historic sites, buildings, and monuments that resonate with students and audiences, the […]

The Maryland World War II Memorial Transforms an Underutilized Stretch of Highway into a Timeless Monument

Honoring the 6,454 Marylanders Who Died in World War II

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Attraction, Monumentous Transformations, North America, United States

Located just outside downtown Annapolis, Maryland, the Maryland World War II Memorial is dedicated to all of the people from the area who gave their lives during World War II. Featuring the names of every Marylander who died during the war, the space has transformed what was otherwise an underutilized stretch of highway to enable […]

Constitution Park Transforms an Otherwise Empty Corner of Dover

Connecting the Past and Present of the United States

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Monumentous Transformations, North America, Public Space, United States

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 […]

The Dover Capital Complex Imagines a New Way to Celebrate the Legacy of Delaware

The Memorials and Monuments of Legislative Hall

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Sculpture, United States

Installed to create a greater understanding of the historical relevance and significance of the people and events that have come to define the region and country, the monuments and memorials that surround the Dover Capital Complex are connected to various pieces of Dover history. These monuments serve as an imaginative way for audiences to experience […]

First State Heritage Park Enables Audiences to Experience the Culture and History of Delaware

Highlighting the History Associated with the “First State”

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Monumentous Experiences, North America, Park, United States

Mentioned as a “park without boundaries,” First State Heritage Park allows audiences to experience the incredible history that is spread across the city of Dover, Delaware. By linking together what would otherwise be disparate pieces of history, First State Heritage Park cultivates a sense of connection with this history that audiences can experience in a […]