While the physical building and lawn space of One Financial Plaza are like many in the Central Business District in Springfield, Massachusetts, what has transformed both are the sculptures and monuments that have been able to bring visitors into the area and create a new dialogue about what Springfield has to offer. Many of these […]
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The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden Brings Imagination to Life
Defining the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden allows visitors to meaningfully engage with various characters from his beloved stories. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the sculpture garden literally brings to life the imagination that has inspired millions of readers, highlighting the power of monuments to personify and celebrate such concepts for the benefit of audiences and […]
The Monuments at One Financial Plaza Transform Springfield’s Central Business District
From Ordinary to Extraordinary
One Financial Plaza is an office tower located in the middle of the Central Business District in Springfield, Massachusetts. While the building itself has the appearance of any other in the city and across the region, what makes it distinct are the sculptures and monuments scattered across the plaza. These pieces have transformed what would […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Modern Monuments in Springfield, Massachusetts
William McKinley Monument, The Puritan, Pynchon Plaza and more
Court Square and the Dr. Seuss Garden are two of the most notable monuments in Springfield, Massachusetts, but there are many other landmarks located throughout the city. With a history that stretches back to the 1600s, many of these pieces are connected to that past but are also tied to the people and events that […]
Court Square Connects the History of Springfield to the Present
Connecting the Past and Present of Springfield
As the City of Springfield’s only topographical constant since its founding in 1636, Court Square is a notable historic landmark in one of the biggest cities in Massachusetts. Located right next to Springfield’s historic Old First Church, the landmark features numerous monuments that have come to celebrate the history it represents while also defining Court […]
Pilgrim Memorial State Park Celebrates the Legacy of the Pilgrims by Enabling Multiple Experiences
Connections that Drive the Culture and Economy of Plymouth
While Plymouth Rock is the most notable attraction in Pilgrim Memorial State Park, the space contains various other landmarks and features that have allowed it to cultivate a variety of experiences for audiences in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This collection of attractions has enabled visitors to experience the multi-faceted legacy of the Pilgrims in terms of the […]
Plymouth Rock Becomes an American Icon
Where History Meets Legend
Plymouth Rock became famous for being recognized as the very spot where Pilgrims first set foot on North American land in 1620. Located on the shores of Plymouth, Massachusetts, the truth behind this claim has been in dispute, making the story associated with Plymouth Rock far more significant than the facts. This position between history […]