William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was one of the most notable people of the American Old West. That notoriety enabled him to be buried in the mountains above Denver, Colorado, spurring the creation of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave that celebrates the legacy of the Old West as well as an important era in […]
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Modern Monuments: The Jack Swigert Statue Depicts the Eternal Moments of Mark Lundeen and George Lundeen
The practical nature of most airports limits the amount of engagement they can enable, but the Jack Swigert Statue highlights what it can mean to enable connections with local legacies in Denver, Colorado. This simple statue has helped transform an area in a way that enables connections for those who are open to it without […]
The Denver Performing Arts Complex Creates Unique Experiences for Residents and Visitors
Residing in the heart of downtown Denver, Colorado, the Denver Performing Arts Complex hosts numerous events throughout the year. These events can be experienced on a different level thanks to the monuments and surroundings that define the space, highlighting what it can mean for a landmark to become something much more for residents and visitors. […]
The Prison Ship Martyrs Memorial Celebrates a Legacy for Fort Greene Park
Serving as both a memorial and tomb for thousands of people who lost their lives in the American Revolutionary War, the Prison Ship Martyrs Memorial is a granite column that is the most notable aspect of Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn, New York. By serving as both an active attraction as well as an actual […]
Columbus Park Becomes a Hub of Community Connection and Engagement for Brooklyn
Columbus Park is a wide-open downtown plaza that is surrounded by government and historic buildings in Brooklyn, New York. By incorporating numerous monuments and places to engage, the space has become something much more for the community and region. The Christopher Columbus Memorial and More A statue of Christopher Columbus is the most distinctive monument […]
Grand Army Plaza Provides a Means of Identity and Practicality for Brooklyn
Designed to provide a scenic approach into Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza has provided the area with a strong sense of identity that permeates New York City’s most populous borough. Mentioned as one of the borough’s most important gathering points, Grand Army Plaza contains a triumphal arch, distinctive fountain, and numerous monuments that have […]
The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch Becomes an Icon for Brooklyn
Referred to as Brooklyn’s most important monumental public artwork and a New York City landmark, the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Memorial Arch in Grand Army Plaza is dedicated to the men who fought in the Union forces during the Civil War. One of the most notable attractions in the city, it has come to mean something […]