Located just outside of downtown Anchorage, Alaska, the Captain Cook Monument is a life-size bronze statue of the navigator whose exploration of the area helped form a better understanding of the region in the 18th century. The identity that it has provided the surrounding park is connect to a larger legacy for Anchorage that continues […]
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The Founder’s Monument Honors the Founding of Seward
Commemorating the creation of the city, the Founder’s Monument is connected to the early days and culture that came to define Seward, Alaska. This simple monument located in Resurrection Bay provides audiences with a sense of the history and legacy that defined Seward’s past to impact the present as a gateway to Alaska’s interior. A […]
The Seafarer’s Monument Becomes Part of a Local and Larger Fisherman Community
Created to remember those lost at sea, the Seafarer’s Memorial is equal parts commemoration and connection in Homer, Alaska. While it has become an essential element of the local Homer community, it has taken an even bigger place in the wider commercial fishing industry, highlighting the many ways a monument can make an impact on […]
The Benny Benson Memorial Celebrates the Iconic Nature and History of the State Flag of Alaska
Located in Seward, Alaska, the Benny Benson Memorial is dedicated to the designer of the Alaska state flag. One of the most powerful and recognizable icons in the state, the monument celebrates the story of the creation of the design and the person who created it, while also allowing visitors to engage with each in […]
Anchorage Veterans Memorial at Delaney Park Becomes a Place of Reflection and Connection
Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the Anchorage Veterans Memorial at Delaney Park is a collection of monuments and markers that honor the service and sacrifice of so many Alaska citizens. This effort has enabled the landmark to become an active part of the community, ensuring audiences of all types can engage with the space and the […]
The Eisenhower Statehood Monument Celebrates a Piece of History
Commemorating Alaska’s admission to the United States, the Eisenhower Statehood Monument represents and celebrates an essential element of the history of Alaska. Located just outside of downtown Anchorage, Alaska, the monument creates multiple experiences for visitors, highlighting what it can mean to engage both residents and visitors. Admitted to the Union as the 49TH State […]
The Salty Dog Saloon Defines the Identity of an Alaskan Community
Built in 1897, what is now the Salt Dog Saloon was one of the first structures erected in Homer, Alaska. This legacy has helped to define the modern identity of the entire community, highlighting what it can mean for what might otherwise just be a local business to instead become something that directly and indirectly […]