Named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the hero of the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, Perry Square is defined by a legacy that permeates across every era of Erie, Pennsylvania. With numerous notable monuments as well as various places for the community to gather and connect, it highlights what it can […]
While Narragansett Pier is officially an unincorporated village in the town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, the pier itself means something much more to the surrounding community and region. The physical structure and intangible idea of Narragansett Pier has come to define the identity of the surrounding area in a way that connects it to the […]
As the site for inaugurations, yearly pilgrimages by school bands, jazz concerts and various other events for over two centuries, Lafayette Square has become an essential element of the community in New Orleans, Louisiana. The second oldest square in the city has been able to compel different types of activity and engagement with audiences to […]
One of the oldest neighborhoods in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, the French Quarter is the most famous section of New Orleans and is recognized all across the United States. A prime tourist destination that has also attracted the attention of residents with countless activities and events, the French Quarter has been able to […]
Situated in the southwest corner of Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, Louisiana, Congo Square has a history that goes all the way back to the origin of the city. This history has been highlighted and cultivated in a meaningful way to allow it to continue to serve as a meeting place for people who […]
As the first major monument in Paris, the Paris Panthéon has been used for both religious and political purposes over the centuries, often alternating in quick succession between the two. These changes have not taken away from the Panthéon’s combination of gothic and classical principles that have helped create a monument that has become one […]
Parc Monceau is an especially unique public park set in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. Covering an area of 8.2 hectares, the park is not as large as some other parks or famous as many of the ones in Paris or France, but its unique history and features have enabled it to become a […]