Numerous sculpture series have captured the spirit and history of a city, but Illumina, located outside the convention center and arena in Omaha, Nebraska, showcases something entirely different. The colorful sculpture series display contains multiple pieces inspired by the 13th Century Carnival of Venice. By featuring something that’s so different and distinct from the rest of […]
Category: North America
The Spirit of Detroit Becomes a Symbol of the Motor City
Statues both large and small have become icons of cities and entire countries, showcasing the kind of impact that monuments can enable. The Spirit of Detroit has enabled that same impact for Detroit which has extended across the entire state of Michigan. The large bronze statue has been incorporated into countless aspects of the city […]
Highlighting the Past and Present of Montana at Historic Billings Depot
Numerous sites and buildings have been restored or transformed to protect the history they represent, but few have been able to do so in a way that impacts the surrounding community as much as the Historic Billings Depot. In becoming one of the top venues in the region for weddings, fundraisers, and community special events […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is British Columbia’s largest city and has numerous monuments that are famous across Canada and beyond. The statue of “Gassy Jack” helps to connect the past to the present and future of the city while the activities and attractions of Stanley Park have been able to attract audiences by the millions. However, these notable […]
The First Nations Totem Poles Create an Attraction and Legacy for Vancouver
Stanley Park is home numerous activites and attractions, but the First Nations Totem Poles are the most popular of them all. Situated in a meadow at Brockton Point, the nine totem poles have been carved by a variety of Indigenous artists to become the most visited attraction in Vancouver, British Columbia, and possibly all of […]
Stanley Park Features Unique Experiences and Notable Monuments to Attract Millions of Visitors
Stanley Park borders the downtown of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada and has become one of the most notable attractions in the region. Located on a peninsula that is surrounded by waters of Burrard Inlet and English Bay, the park transitioned from a forest into an urban space over many years. In the process of […]
Monumentous Potential: Monument Square in Portland, Maine
Cities around the world have famous squares that function as either the literal or figurative hearts of those cities to the benefit of the region and country. Events and activities taking place in them have been able to attract both residents and visitors in a powerful manner. These squares have become destinations unto themselves due […]