The city of Barre in Vermont is known as the “Granite capital of the world” due to the economic foundation it established from the sale of granite quarried throughout eastern Vermont in the late 1800s. This reputation was driven in many ways by the granite processing facility started by the Jones Brothers, where large blocks […]
Built to commemorate the Battle of Bennington that was fought during the American Revolutionary War, the Bennington Battle Monument is a 306-foot-high stone obelisk that defines the city Bennington, Vermont. Being the tallest structure in Vermont and a major attraction for the southern region of the state highlights the impact it has made, with new […]
With a goal to create an active structure that unites the center of Wentworth, New Hampshire, the Wentworth Veterans Memorial has been able to celebrate veterans from the area while also transforming a empty stretch of highway. What would otherwise be an anonymous be an empty space on the side of along Rt. 25 and […]
Various memorials are dedicated to veterans who have fought or lost their lives on account of a particular war, but few have been able to cultivate connection beyond these honored people and events like the ones at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Manchester, New Hampshire. The landmarks located across the park have provided it with a […]
Recognized as a peaceful gathering place for local residents and visitors, Kalivas Park has become a hub of the Greek community in Manchester, New Hampshire. It now honors all Greek-Americans who answered the call of the United States to serve in the armed forces, highlighting what it can mean for a space to reflect a […]
Located all across the trails of the Big Bear Mountain in Brookline, New Hampshire, the Andres Institute of Art sculpture park is an imaginative combination of art and nature that has captivated audiences from all over the region. The art and experiences that have been enabled on the mountains trials and all along the sculpture […]
Some state capitols have used the imagery of their statehouse to define the identity of the city, but the New Hampshire State House has been able to use the notoriety of the building and space in a very different way. Located in Concord, the New Hampshire Capital Plaza is literally built around the State House […]