The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, better known simply as the Statue of Liberty, is a monumentous monument located in New York Harbor in New York City, New York. Situated across the 5.95 ha property on Liberty Island, audiences can have multiple experiences with the monument and various features that have been created across […]
As one of the largest cities in the United States, there is no shortage of images that can be used to define Phoenix, Arizona. However, the Phoenix Bird is the city’s official corporate symbol, highlighting what it can mean when a city actively embraces a single identity in multiple ways. Doing so has defined an […]
Although rarely referred to as such, Union Square has provided a powerful identity for the eastern edge of the National Mall around the United States Capitol Building in Washington D.C. This 11-acre public plaza at the foot of Capitol Hill contains numerous landmarks that have come to define an identity. It’s one that means a […]
Originally part of the pleasure grounds for the White House, Lafayette Square has instead become an essential part of the community for residents and visitors in Washington D.C. Described as a green interval amidst the urban landscape of downtown D.C., it features some of the best views of the White House and has become a […]
Shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, the Washington Monument is the tallest structure in Washington, D.C. but has come to define the city and nation in ways that are far beyond physical. Created as a tribute to the leadership of George Washington, the incredible scale and scope of the landmark has changed the skyline of the […]
As the final resting place for over 400,000 United States service members and their families, Arlington National Cemetery celebrates the people and events that have shaped the nation. Located right across from Washington, D.C. in Arlington, Virginia, what could have been a simple military cemetery has instead been able to make a monumentous impact across […]
Located within Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington House is a Greek revival-style mansion located in Arlington, Virginia. Faithfully restored and appearing as it did when it was the home of the person who would lead the Confederacy against the United States in the Civil War, it preserves the history associated with the area and era to […]