The seven memorials that have been placed along Memorial Avenue make up the Avenue of Heroes in Arlington, Virginia. As the street that defines the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, it would be a significant location regardless of whatever other features it contains. However, the inclusion of these monuments has transformed what would otherwise be […]
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Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Louisville, Kentucky
Named after the French King who supported the Americans in the Revolutionary War, Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky. It has become famous for the history and art of distilling bourbon whiskey, which can be seen on and along the Bourbon Trail that runs through the heart of downtown. However, Louisville is also home […]
The Louisville Slugger Walk of Fame Imaginatively Expands Baseball Legacies
Over 60 bronze baseball bats, modeled after the actual bats used by some of the greatest baseball players of all time, define the Louisville Slugger Walk of Fame located all across Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky. These bats as well as the bases that contain highlights of these player’s career as well as details about […]
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Creates an Experience for Audiences
Across the world, countless products are manufactured at facilities on a daily basis but few enable engagement with these products or places like the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Louisville, Kentucky. Providing visitors with a sense of connection to the legacy that Louisville Slugger baseball bats represent while also enabling them to experience what […]
The Muhammad Ali Center Physically Defines the Legacy of a Person, Era and City
The Muhammad Ali Center is a multicultural center dedicated to the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali. Located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the facility is part museum, part community center and part interactive experience but wholly dedicated to inspiring audiences on every level and through all of these elements. In doing so, it highlights what […]
Fourth Street Live! Defines an Identity for Downtown Louisville
Fourth Street Live! has become a premier dining and entertainment destination for Louisville, Kentucky. Designed to have something for everyone, it has cultivated an identity for the modern community that is also connected to the past of the city. Serving as an open-air live music venue and surrounded by restaurants and nightlife establishments, it has […]
The Fleur De Lis Becomes an Icon for Louisville
Long associated with royalty in France, the fleur-de-lis is a stylized lily flower that has become an icon for Louisville, Kentucky. Seen all over the city, the fleurs-de-lis has become part of Louisville that enables a sense of identity for residents as well as a distinct icon that catches the attention of audiences of all […]