Hart Plaza resides in the heart of the city in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Located along the Detroit River, the plaza has become part of the Detroit RiverWalk and features numerous monuments, all of which have helped it to become a hub of activity for the city. With a capacity that enables it to host thousands […]
The Michigan Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument is a monument located in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. Like other Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monuments, it commemorates the troops who served in the Civil War but has been able to do so in various eras and for countless audiences. Originally unveiled on April 9, 1872 in front of City Hall, […]
Located in Detroit, Michigan, Grand Circus Park is one of the six parks that have enabled the city to attract over 3 million visitors annually through cultural programs, events, and activations. By embracing the history of the park as well as creating numerous experiences designed to appeal to both residents and visitors, Grand Circus Park highlights […]
Certain people have become so synonymous with a city or region that they’ve become literal icons for those places, to the point that it’s difficult to remember they were real people to begin with. While John Steinbeck has achieved that level of notoriety in Monterey, California, the way in which he’s become a literal part […]
Hotels, restaurants and boutiques have been able to thrive on Cannery Row, which is a waterfront strip located in Monterey, California. Much of that is due to the unique combination of history and attractions that the city has actively cultivated. By actively embracing the history of the area while also enabling economic opportunities for businesses […]
Recognized as one of Kansas City’s most recognizable landmarks, the Liberty Tower has come to define the National World War I Museum and Memorial that’s located in Kansas City, Missouri. The distinct experiences that visitors can have with the history it contains as well as with the complex itself via the Liberty Tower have allowed […]
What does it mean for a city’s economy when a sculpture becomes an icon? How is a community impacted when a sculpture comes to define a space that attracts residents and visitors? The economic and social value that monuments and sculptures represent can be tough to quantify, but when those figures are available, they’re often […]