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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 […]

“Gertie the Duck” Inspires an Icon for the Milwaukee Riverwalk Recognized Across the City and Beyond

A Symbol of New Life, Hope and More

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Attraction, Monumentous Icons, North America, United States

Small sculptures of “Gertie the Duck” and her five hatchlings are some of the most distinctive features along the Milwaukee Riverwalk in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. These pieces were created to celebrate the impact Gertie has had on the entire city of Milwaukee. Doing so has helped to define multiple icons that connect to this legacy while […]

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Calling, Abraham Lincoln Statue, Gertie the Duck and more

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Monumentous World, North America, United States

While “the Calatrava” has become an icon for the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM), there are various other notable monuments and landmarks located throughout Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A variety of public sculptures, monuments and landmarks are spread across the city, enabling residents and visitors to experience and interact with the many different attractions it contains. Created by […]

The Milwaukee Riverwalk Fulfills a Vision for Connection and Engagement

Animating and Transforming Downtown Milwaukee

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Monumentous Vision, North America, Public Space, United States

A continuous pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Riverwalk has linked the surrounding community in a profound manner. Featuring notable monuments as well as various attractions, the Milwaukee Riverwalk has fulfilled a vision related to connection and engagement in a way that serves the community on multiple levels. Designed […]

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 […]

Cathedral Park Square Embraces the History of Milwaukee

Embracing Milwaukee's Past to Define the Present Community

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Monumentous History, North America, Public Space, United States

Located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, what is today known as Cathedral Park Square predates the city itself. This connection to the history of Milwaukee and the wider region highlights what’s possible when it comes to the creation of a monument that resonates with audiences and entire communities. Originally Known and Court House Square The first […]

Pere Marquette Park Embraces the History of the Region to Define an Identity for Milwaukee

From Father Marquette’s Camp to City Landmark

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Monumentous Identity, North America, Park, United States

Pere Marquette Park is a 1.9 acre park that sits directly on the Milwaukee River in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Named after the influential French Jesuit missionary and explorer, the park has cultivated an identity that is connected to the history of the entire city, highlighting what it can mean for a monument to bridge the past […]