Cemeteries have been thought of and utilized as much more than places to bury the dead, but few have been able to do so in such an imaginative way as Hope Cemetery in Barre, Vermont. The creativity and variety that is showcased in nearly all of the memorials and tombstones it contains have collectively made […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Hannah Duston Memorial is a 35-foot statue in Boscawen, New Hampshire, that commemorates the legacy of Hannah Duston. Built on the very spot where her legend was born, the monument has come to represent a complicated legacy related to several eras of American history, highlighting the power that monuments can represent to various people […]
Overlooking the town of Tilton, New Hampshire, the Memorial Arch of Tilton was one of numerous monuments built by Charles E. Tilton. Inspired by a legendary monument, the arch was designed to serve as a final resting place for Tilton but also attract the attention of everyone in the vicinity. The endeavor has allowed the […]
Seven downtown parks spread across successive city blocks are collectively known as the Chain of Parks in Tallahassee, Florida. Each of them has a strong and unique connection to the past and present of the city that has allowed them to become an essential element of the community. Their creativity has been officially recognized and […]