There are few parks in the world that have been able to impact an entire city the way Millennium Park has done for Chicago, Illinois. Described by some as the ultimate example of successful urban planning and others as a place that could trigger a new way of thinking about public outdoor spaces, Millennium Park […]
The open, pedestrian waterfront located on the south bank of the main branch of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois has transformed the surrounding area in numerous ways. However, the Chicago Riverwalk has also helped to usher in an even bigger change for Chicago as a whole, and doing so underscores what it can […]
Famous squares from around the world host everything from ice rinks to festivals, and with events that include parades, races and marathons, Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware, is no different. In become the symbolic center of Wilmington, Rodney Square had been able to provide space and scenery for a wide range of planned and casual […]
For many sites with great potential to house or become significant monuments, the main challenge is associated with the lack of an actual landmark that would be a fit to commemorate the history or cultural significance of the place. Plato’s Academy Park has more than enough space to fit a relevant monument, and the same […]
There are numerous lighthouses up and down the eastern coast of the United States, but few have the notoriety of the Portland Head Light, located in Portland, Maine. It is the oldest lighthouse in the state of Maine and attracts attention from both residents and tourists looking to do everything from have a picnic to […]
The West Side Market is the oldest continuously operating municipally owned market in Cleveland, Ohio, but that history is just part of the reason it has become a key feature on many tours of the city. Located in the Ohio City neighborhood, the Market has turned into an attraction for both residents and tourists that […]
Monuments that honor the people who served in the American Civil War can be as culturally significant as they are monumentous, but regardless of their form or intended function, their presence allows contemporary communities to connect with a vital element of the past in order to influence their future. It’s why markers like the one […]