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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

The Perry Monument Connects Visitors with the History and Legacy of Erie

A Beacon of the Erie Community

Dedicated to the victory of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812, the Perry Monument is a 101 foot obelisk-shaped monument located at the eastern end of Presque Isle in Erie, Pennsylvania. After being installed, it quickly became an icon of the local community that has been able to provide visitors with a […]

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The Salem Witch Trials Memorial is Connected to the History of the Community

Remembering the Lessons of the Salem Witch Trials

In 1692, nearly two hundred people in the Salem area were accused of being witches, with twenty being convicted and publicly executed. The Salem Witch Trials Memorial, located in the modern city of Salem, Massachusetts, honors these twenty victims with a monument that provides visitors with a place to reflect and also consider society-defining elements […]

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The Jack Kerouac Commemorative is a Unique Monument Honoring a Hometown Hero

Restoring and Revitalizing Eastern Canal Park

Dedicated to the influential Beat Generation author and poet, the Jack Kerouac Commemorative is located in Kerouac Park in Lowell, Massachusetts. Previously known as Eastern Canal Park, the monument has provided the space with an identity while also being an imaginative connection to a local legend that attracts attention from across the world. Restoring and […]

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Pilgrim Memorial State Park Celebrates the Legacy of the Pilgrims by Enabling Multiple Experiences

Connections that Drive the Culture and Economy of Plymouth

While Plymouth Rock is the most notable attraction in Pilgrim Memorial State Park, the space contains various other landmarks and features that have allowed it to cultivate a variety of experiences for audiences in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This collection of attractions has enabled visitors to experience the multi-faceted legacy of the Pilgrims in terms of the […]

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Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Fulfills a Vision of Creating a Community Park on the Connecticut River

Reconnecting Hartford to the River

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is the centerpiece of the Riverfront park system which connects Hartford with the Connecticut River. It is defined by the Founders Bridge that links downtown Hartford to the waterfront, where various activities occur on a regular basis. Ranging from concerts to casual strolls along the riverfront, such happenings now take place in […]

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Pioneer Park Celebrates the Legacy of Alaska

Pieces of Alaskan History and Contemporary Culture

Commemorating early Alaskan history with multiple museums and historic displays, Pioneer Park has become one of the top attractions in Fairbanks, Alaska. Embracing the legacy of the people and region, the park has literal pieces of history alongside features that resonate with audiences on multiple levels. It showcases how the various elements that define a […]

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The Literal and Figurative “Golden Heart” of Alaska Defines the Identity of Fairbanks

Gold Fever in the Center of Alaska

Known as the “Golden Heart City” as well as the “Golden Heart of Alaska,” imagery associated with these nicknames can be seen all across Fairbanks, Alaska. Whether it’s as part of a logo or being utilized in an abstract manner or is literally spelled out, this nickname has provided individuals and organizations with an identity […]

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