As one of the most notable ships that took part in the Attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona played an instrumental part in the United States becoming involved in World War II. Highlighting the many ways literal pieces of history can be celebrated, three different pieces of this battleship are on display at the […]
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The Arizona 9-11 Memorial Allows Audiences to Experience and Interpret History
Created to memorialize the events and repercussions of the September 11 attacks, the Arizona 9-11 Memorial is a major element of the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona. Inscribed with statements, quotes and timeline details that personalize what happened on that day and after, the memorial preserves the memories and tells the stories of […]
The Bill of Rights Monument is an Imaginative Triumph of Human Freedom
The Bill of Rights Monument resides within the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona. Created to celebrate the civil rights that the Bill of Rights granted to Americans and to the concept of human freedom, the Bill of Rights Monument is an especially imaginative interpretation of the physical words and spiritual concept that the […]
The Ernest McFarland Memorial Arch Connects Audiences to the History and Legacy of Arizona
The Ernest W. McFarland and the American Dream Memorial celebrates the legacy of Ernest William “Mac” McFarland, who served in the highest office in all three branches of Arizona government. Located within the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona, the memorial was designed to honor McFarland while also providing visitors with a sense of connection […]
Modern Monuments: Movimiento del Viento by Joan Walters Celebrates the Natural Elements and Landscape of Arizona
The Chandler Regional Park & Ride is a hub of activity that provides services to downtown Phoenix and Mesa in Chandler, Arizona. A layout that needed room for busses and crowds created literal space for engagement that artist Joan Walters has realized in a profound way with her Movimiento del Viento installation. Movimiento del Viento […]
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach Allows Audiences to Understand and Experience an Unimaginable Reality
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach was created as a tribute to the six million Jewish victims before and during World War II. Located in Miami Beach, Florida, it allows visitors to experience the unimaginable reality of the Holocaust, providing the community with a place that reflects on and honors this history so that audiences in the […]
The Southernmost Point Buoy is an Imaginative Approach to Creating an Attraction
The Southernmost Point Buoy marks what has become a geographic distinction of the continental United States in Key West, Florida. This concrete anchor has become an icon for the area that compels activity from visitors and appears on all sorts of merchandise, highlighting what an especially imaginative approach to cultivating attention and activity can look […]