The attracton that is officially known as Máximo Gómez Park but better known as Domino Park has become a hub of activity in Miami, Florida. Located in the heart of the Little Havana neighborhood, the park has become a meeting spot for locals and residents to play dominos but also engage with one another and […]
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Little Havana Provides an Identity for a Miami Community
Characterized by distinctive restaurants, small business enterprises, music, unique attractions and other cultural activities, the Little Havana neighborhood has become one of the top destinations in Miami, Florida. The collective identity of the neighborhood has created numerous opportunities that have defined the economy and culture of the entire neighborhood in a way that resonates for […]
Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park Celebrates the Legacy of a Community and Country
Featuring a series of monuments to various Cuban and Cuban American political leaders, Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park represents the legacy of the surrounding community as well as the entire country of Cuba. Located perpendicular to Calle Ocho in Miami, Florida, the collective landmark has become a major attraction for the entire Little Havana neighborhood, cultivating […]
The Thurgood Marshall Memorial Provides an Identity to State House Square
Honoring the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, the Thurgood Marshall Memorial defines State House Square in Annapolis, Maryland. Connecting audiences to the history of the country as well as the legacy of an individual that helped define the Civil Rights movement in the United States, the memorial has provided the space with an identity that […]
A Gathering at the Crossroads Embodies the Legacy of a Community and Movement
A Gathering at the Crossroads is a sculpture series that celebrates the anniversaries of the 15th and 19th amendments, which respectively provided African-Americans and women the right to vote. It also represents a neighborhood that previously resided in what is today the grounds of the State Capital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In doing so, the piece […]
Modern Monuments: Untitled by Alan Gutierrez Reflects and Honors the LGBTQ Community of Miami
Designed to celebrate the legacy of Miami-Dade County’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer champions along with the milestones of the LGBTQ community, the colorful “Untitled” sculpture installed at Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park has come to define the space in North Miami, Florida. The sculpture has connected the community in a profound manner while also […]
The Conch Becomes an Icon of Key West
A conch is the common name for a number of different medium-to-large-sized sea snails. Many of these large sea snails live in the depths of the Gulf of Mexico surrounding the Florida Keys. That’s part of the reason why in Key West, “conch” is a nickname for native-born residents, making the shells an icon and […]