Located next to the historic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis, Cathedral Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico is more than just a place for people to gather. By providing visitors with a serene environment that showcases the history of the city along with some stunning pieces of sculpture, Cathedral Park has become an important part […]
Monuments erected to honor a specific person or an important event can be anything from columns that visitors can walk up and into to statues that become icons for the region to artworks that capture and represent a specific piece of history. The Monumento a la Revolución (Monument to the Revolution) in Mexico City does […]
The Ludlow Monument honors the victims of the Ludlow Massacre that took place in 1914. Located near Ludlow, Colorado, it was erected by the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) to honor the memory of those who perished, but also provides a place for the community to gather. The combination demonstrates the power of monuments […]
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a world-famous icon of Italy that attracts visitors from all over the world every year. Completed in 1334, the Tower of Pisa is 177 feet in height, contains 6 bells and leans over 15 feet. More than 4,500 miles away, in Niles, Illinois, resides a half-size replica of the […]
Spaces and places have been completely transformed as a result of the installation or removal of monuments, and nowhere is the power of such structures to influence this kind of transformation apparent than at Freedom Square (Szabadság tér) in Budapest, Hungary. The Square contains numerous monuments erected at different times that represent numerous eras and […]
The power of monuments is evident whenever visitors can engage with the pieces in a personal way, but just as important is their ability to inspire a city or nation from afar. Sitting atop the Gellért Hill in Budapest, Hungary, the Liberty Statue (Szabadság-szobor) has been able to provide that engagement and inspiration ever since […]
While the official history of Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, Oregon, only stretches back to 1984, the unofficial history associated with the space is far older. This history is just part of the reason it has become “Portland’s living room” and serves as an important gathering space for the entire community. By re-invigorating the space […]