Long associated with royalty in France, the fleur-de-lis is a stylized lily flower that has become an icon for Louisville, Kentucky. Seen all over the city, the fleurs-de-lis has become part of Louisville that enables a sense of identity for residents as well as a distinct icon that catches the attention of audiences of all […]
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 […]
Kennedy Plaza features a collection of landmarks, gardens and entertainment in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Serving as a civic and transportation hub since it was created, Kennedy Plaza has become an essential part of the community on account of the activity and connections that it continues to cultivate. The Civic Heart of Providence Known as […]
While neighborhoods and entire cities have been able to develop icons and monuments that make them distinct, cultivating an identity that resonates to both residents and visitors isn’t just about the presence of these kinds of recognizable elements. While the Fairhaven district in Bellingham, Washington has a few of these distinctive icons and monuments, what […]
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 […]