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Bicentennial Capitol Mall Fulfills a Vision to Connect Audiences with the History and Wonders that Define the Region

Connecting the Past to the Present of Tennessee

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Monumentous Vision, North America, Park, United States

Providing visitors with a sense of the history and natural settings that have defined the state, Bicentennial Capitol Mall has become an essential attraction for Nashville, Tennessee. Created as a lasting monument to Tennessee’s Bicentennial Celebration, a vision to enable connection with the different regions and eras that define the entire state has been fulfilled […]

The Tennessee World War II Memorial Enables Connection and Engagement with Audiences of All Types

Interacting with the Legacy of World War II

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Attraction, Monumentous Legacy, North America, United States

Honoring all of the Tennesseans who served and made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II, the Tennessee World War II Memorial is one of the most notable features of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville, Tennessee. Serving as both a memorial of the past as well as a hub for the community in […]

War Memorial Plaza Celebrates a Legacy of Community and Sacrifice

A Legacy Across the Eras of Tennessee

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Public Space, United States

War Memorial Plaza features various statues and monuments that commemorate the sacrifices made by residents of Tennessee in numerous conflicts. Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the effort to create a space that would celebrate and honor this legacy has enabled residents and visitors across the eras to better understand these sacrifices in a […]

Centennial Park Connects a Vision of the Past to the Present for Tennessee

Created on the Site of the Tennessee Centennial Expo

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Monumentous Vision, North America, Park, United States

A 132-acre public park established in 1903, Centennial Park and features numerous landmarks and open space, enabling numerous types of engagement for audiences in Nashville, Tennessee. Recognized as the city’s central and cultural park since it was created, Centennial Park personifies a vision of culture and connection that has captured the hearts and minds of […]

The Nashville Parthenon Allows Audiences to Experience the Legacy of Western Civilization

Experiencing an engaging with history and legacy

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Attraction, Monumentous Experiences, North America, United States

Built as the centerpiece of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition of 1897, the Nashville Parthenon is a full-scale replica of the famous temple in Athens, Greece. Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, what was originally intended to be a temporary structure became a permanent one thanks to the popularity of the concept, highlighting what it […]

The Founding of Nashville Monument Commemorates the History of a Community

Two Founders of Nashville

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Monumentous History, North America, Sculpture, United States

Located in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, the Founding of Nashville monument commemorates the history that has come to enable the modern city. This simple but powerful monument showcases what it can look like to bring history to life in a way that resonates with residents and visitors. Two Founders of Nashville James Robertson and John Donelson […]

The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave Celebrates the Legacy of an Era and Nation

The Legend and Legacy of Buffalo Bill

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Attraction, Monumentous Legacy, North America, United States

William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was one of the most notable people of the American Old West. That notoriety enabled him to be buried in the mountains above Denver, Colorado, spurring the creation of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave that celebrates the legacy of the Old West as well as an important era in […]