Located in Pensacola, Florida, Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola is the result of an endeavor to turn a temporary memorial into a permanent one. The creation of the first permanent half-scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial has enabled the creation and growth of a much bigger effort to honor the memory of those who have sacrificed […]
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The Chain of Parks Imagine and Define a Green Oasis in Downtown Tallahassee
Seven downtown parks spread across successive city blocks are collectively known as the Chain of Parks in Tallahassee, Florida. Each of them has a strong and unique connection to the past and present of the city that has allowed them to become an essential element of the community. Their creativity has been officially recognized and […]
Monumentous Potential – Seville Square and Fountain Park in Pensacola, Florida
Located directly across from one another in Pensacola, Florida, Seville Square and Fountain Park have an important connection to the past and present of the city. However, they possess the potential to serve as much more and become true attractions for both residents and visitors. Seville Square was the location of a 1752 Spanish outpost […]
Experiencing the Legacy and Heritage of Pensacola in Museum Plaza
Museum Plaza is an interactive historic exhibit located directly behind the T. T. Wentworth Museum in Pensacola, Florida. As a space that allows visitors to understand the history of the area while experiencing the culture and activities of the present, Museum Plaza is a place where audiences can be part of numerous activities that are […]
Plaza Ferdinand VII Embraces the History of Pensacola
Named after King Ferdinand VII of Spain, Plaza Ferdinand VII has become a notable landmark for a variety of reasons in Pensacola, Florida. As the site of numerous important events in the history of the city and nation, Plaza Ferdinand VII would be a significant location in the city regardless of how it was laid […]
Hugh Lassen Actively Explores How Audiences Interact and Interpret Public Sculpture
Sculptures and other pieces of public art have the ability to redefine a space and represent entire communities. These sorts of transformations can occur at various levels and in different ways, but such distinctions are always the result of an idea or feeling that takes literal shape. Doing so at multiple scales is the focus […]
Plaza De Luna Connects the Pensacola Community Across Eras
Named after the Don Tristan De Luna, Plaza De Luna is a waterfront park in Pensacola, Florida. Featuring a notable statue of De Luna as well as wide-open space for events and various markers that honor and commemorate the surrounding community, Plaza De Luna showcases what it can mean for a monument to represent and […]