The maple leaf is widely recognized as the national symbol of Canada with multiple species of the tree being native to the nation. However, the best known of these plants is the sugar maple that is prevalent across eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. This prominence is especially evident in Vermont, where the maple […]
Mentioned as an obscure, upright granite block, the memorial that defines Challenger Memorial Park is engraved with a picture of the Space Shuttle Challenger and the names of its seven crew members who perished on its fateful mission in 1986. Located in Montpelier, Vermont, the monument and park are distinct but could serve as an […]
Located at the entrance of the Woodland Neighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the Collyer Monument is dedicated to firefighters who helped to define the early city and community. By representing a multitude of history, people and interests, the monument has come to define the identity of the space it resides in as well as the […]
What was a desolate and contaminated area formerly used for industrial purposes was transformed into the Olympic Sculpture Park for the benefit of audiences of all types. It has given Seattle residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a variety of public art while also taking in the natural beauty of the Olympic Mountains and […]
While neighborhoods and entire cities have been able to develop icons and monuments that make them distinct, cultivating an identity that resonates to both residents and visitors isn’t just about the presence of these kinds of recognizable elements. While the Fairhaven district in Bellingham, Washington has a few of these distinctive icons and monuments, what […]
Containing over three dozen works of art, Big Rock Garden Park is an oasis of culture and connection located in the middle of the Silver Beach neighborhood in Bellingham, Washington. Nature and art complement each other in a way that resonates to viewers of all types, highlighting how an imaginative approach to enabling connections can […]
Located between the City Center and the Lettered Streets Neighborhood in Bellingham, Washington, Maritime Heritage Park provides the community with a place to relax but has also become a gathering spot for important events. This connection to the people and culture of the area has been enabled by the unique monuments and features that it […]