North America – Page 82 – The Monumentous

La Jornada and Numbe Whageh Form the Cuarto Centenario Memorial to Represent the Past and Present of Albuquerque

Two Memorials, Many Perspectives, One Monument

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Sculpture, United States

Composed of two distinct monuments, the Cuarto Centenario Memorial in Albuquerque, New Mexico was created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of New Mexico’s founding. However, the process around selecting who and what the memorial would depict became contentious, and the final piece powerfully represents how monuments can represent the past and present of an entire […]

The Colorado Freedom Memorial is Dedicated to Coloradans from All Wars in All Branches

A Place of Grief and of Healing

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Attraction, Monumentous Memorials, North America, United States

Memorials dedicated to soldiers and veterans that have been killed or are missing in action range from traditional to unique, and can cover an entire complex. Regardless of their size or scope, these memorials are ultimately designed to allow audiences to reflect and remember the sacrifices that were made. The Colorado Freedom Memorial does both […]

The Self-guided Auto Tour at Gettysburg National Military Park Creates a Living Legacy

A Self-Guided History Lesson

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Attraction, Monumentous Experiences, North America, United States

Monuments can be spread across vast complexes or even an entire section of a city, but few can match the scale or scope of the monuments and landmarks featured on the Auto Tour of Gettysburg National Military Park. Situated in the center of the city of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, this self-guided 24-mile tour starts at […]

The Mormon Battalion Monument Celebrates a Legacy of Perseverance

A 2,000-Mile March

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Attraction, Monumentous Memorials, North America, United States

Numerous monuments have been dedicated to the Mormon Battalion, the only religion-based unit in United States military history. Composed of more than 500 men in the service of the United States, the Mormon Battalion marched across the country to provide vital support during the Mexican-American War and also opened up a southern wagon route to […]

Pioneer Courthouse Square Serves as “Portland’s Living Room” to the Benefit of All

The Community Hub of Portland

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Monumentous Community, North America, Public Space, United States

While the official history of Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, Oregon, only stretches back to 1984, the unofficial history associated with the space is far older. This history is just part of the reason it has become “Portland’s living room” and serves as an important gathering space for the entire community. By re-invigorating the space […]

Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District Embodies “Where the West Begins”

Celebrating Fort Worth's Livestock Heritage

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Attraction, Monumentous Identity, North America, United States

The effective combination of history and culture has proven to create incredible economic opportunities when it comes to enabling genuine experiences for a variety of people. Examples of what this can look like are available all over the world, but there are few places that have been able to create these opportunities more effectively than […]

Stockyards City Monuments in Oklahoma Embody a Legacy for the West

The Stockyards became the site of Oklahoma City’s first major industry

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Monumentous Identity, North America, Public Space, United States

What started life as the Oklahoma National Stockyards Company has since become Historic Stockyards City, where live cattle auctions that began in the early part of the 20th century still take place. Monuments that celebrate this history and legacy are spread across Stockyards City, but they’re just part of what makes a visit to the […]