Created to honor the men and women who have had the greatest impact on the island of Key West in Florida, the Key West Historic Memorial Sculpture Garden celebrates the legacy of the entire region in a profound manner. Featuring numerous bronze busts of the people who have been responsible for Key West’s founding and […]
Category: United States
The Challenger Memorial Becomes a Monument to Heroism and Hope
Located at the edge of Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, Florida, the Challenger Memorial commemorates the astronauts who lost their lives as a result of an endeavor to open up science and space. This massive memorial was not intended to be a somber remembrance of these sacrifices but was instead designed to represent a spirit […]
The Arizona Peace Officer Memorial Honors Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Located in the heart of the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona, the Arizona Peace Officer Memorial commemorates all of the police and law officers in Arizona who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve their communities. In doing so, the memorial has become an important means of connection for communities across […]
The Navajo Code Talkers Tribute Provides an Identity for Phoenix Plaza
Representing the spirit of the Navajo Code Talkers, the Navajo Code Talker Tribute is a large statue that defines a commercial office complex in Phoenix, Arizona. The monument honors legendary figures in military and cryptography history in a way that has become an attraction for the area and created a powerful identity for the Phoenix […]
The Arizona Fallen Firefighters & Emergency Paramedics Memorial Reflects a Commitment to Community
Dedicated to the courage and memory of Arizona firefighters and paramedics, the Arizona Fallen Firefighters and Emergency Paramedics Memorial honors the firefighters, paramedics and wildland firefighters who left behind families and loved ones. Located outside the state capitol in Phoenix, Arizona, the monument reflects the commitment of emergency responders to the community while simultaneously providing […]
The World War II Memorial Preserves Pieces of Arizona and United States History
As one of the most notable ships that took part in the Attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona played an instrumental part in the United States becoming involved in World War II. Highlighting the many ways literal pieces of history can be celebrated, three different pieces of this battleship are on display at the […]
The Arizona 9-11 Memorial Allows Audiences to Experience and Interpret History
Created to memorialize the events and repercussions of the September 11 attacks, the Arizona 9-11 Memorial is a major element of the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona. Inscribed with statements, quotes and timeline details that personalize what happened on that day and after, the memorial preserves the memories and tells the stories of […]