The tradition of jazz is celebrated in various locations and in many ways across New Orleans, Louisiana. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, Café Beignet Bourbon has been able to be part of doing so in a prominent way with the creation of Musical Legends Park, which is dedicated to the preservation of […]
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Louis Armstrong Park Celebrates the History and Natural Charm of New Orleans
Located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, Louis Armstrong Park is an urban park that honors the jazz great Louis Armstrong. Numerous monuments, landmarks, ponds and open green space have provided residents and visitors with a place to gather and to experience the culture of the city. This combination has fulfilled a vision […]
Congo Square Celebrates the Cultural and History and Legacy of New Orleans
Situated in the southwest corner of Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, Louisiana, Congo Square has a history that goes all the way back to the origin of the city. This history has been highlighted and cultivated in a meaningful way to allow it to continue to serve as a meeting place for people who […]
Riverfront Park Fulfills a Vision to Seamlessly Blend Landmarks and Nature for Little Rock
Riverfront Park stretches for eleven blocks along the south bank of the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. The 33-acre park preserves the natural beauty of the area but also contains a variety of landmarks that are all attractions in their own right. By incorporating so many different elements in the same space, Riverfront […]
The Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden Imagines an Artistic Retreat in the Middle of Little Rock
The Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden sits along the banks of the Arkansas River and seamlessly blends into Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. Featuring numerous sculptures amidst natural terraces and constructed walkways, the Sculpture Garden showcases how the imagination of artists and stakeholders can be combined to create a monument that attracts activity in numerous […]
Junction Bridge Transforms a Railway into a Pedestrian Walkway
Spanning the Arkansas River to connect the cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock, Junction Bridge has defined the skyline of both cities for over 100 years. Over the course of those decades, the railroad bridge that was originally designed to connect all of Arkansas has been transformed into a pedestrian walkway that benefits […]
La Petite Roche Plaza Highlights the History of Little Rock
Located on the banks of the Arkansas River, La Petite Roche Plaza was built around the rock outcropping which gave the capital city its name. Providing a look at the actual “little rock” along with six historical panels that detail the area and city, La Petite Roche Plaza highlights the history of the city of […]