1900s – Page 8 – The Monumentous

The Bill Soberanes Wristwrestling Statue Uses History and Legacy to Transform an Intersection

The Legacy of “Mr. Petaluma” and hitory of Wristwrestling

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Monumentous Transformations, North America, Public Space, United States

Commemorating the founder of organized wristwrestling championships, the Bill Soberanes Wristwrestling Statue is a unique feature of downtown Petaluma, California. The landmark celebrates the legacy associated with a person as well as the history of an entire town, transforming what would otherwise be just another intersection into something much more. The Legacy of “Mr. Petaluma” […]

Root Memorial Square Becomes Part of the Downtown Houston Community

More than an urban green space

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Monumentous Community, North America, Park, United States

Taking up an entire city block, Root Memorial Square has become an essential element of the downtown community in Houston, Texas. With numerous features that have allowed it to become much more than a simple urban green space, the landmark highlights what sort of impact a monument can create for a community and an entire […]

Civic Center Park Fulfills a Vision of Monumental Grandeur for Denver

A Legacy of Monumental Grandeur

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Monumentous Vision, North America, Public Space, United States

Created to be the civic and cultural heart of the city, Civic Center Park sits at a physical and spiritual crossroads of downtown Denver, Colorado. Connected to a movement that was all about introducing beautification and monumental grandeur to cities, Civic Center Park has fulfilled the vision associated with these elements and much more. From […]

On the War Trail and Bronco Buster Become Icons of Denver

The history and legacy of Denver

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Monumentous Icons, North America, Sculpture, United States

Civic Center Park is one of the most important landmarks in Denver, Colorado, but two statues that can be found in the park highlight how individual monuments can cultivate additional connections with audiences. The “Bronco Buster” and “On the War Trail” sculptures allow audiences to see and experience the history and legacy of Denver, becoming […]

Spanish Navy Plaza Enables Engagement with the Legacy of Miami

Celebrating the Spanish Discovery of America

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Attraction, Featured, Monumentous Legacy, North America, United States

Located within Maurice A. Ferré Park in downtown Miami, Florida, Spanish Navy Plaza commemorates an important part of the history of the city and region. Dedicated to the discovery of America by the Spanish Navy, the monument highlights an important legacy that connects the past to the present. Celebrating the Spanish Discovery of America The […]

The Oklahoma City National Memorial Enables Powerful Experiences for Audiences

Experiencing a Legacy of Loss and Remembrance

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Featured, Monumentous Monuments, North America, Public Space, United States

The Oklahoma City bombing changed the lives of countless individuals, numerous communities, and an entire nation. Created to commemorate this tragedy but also allow audiences to uniquely experience its impact, the Oklahoma City National Memorial is located in the literal footprint of the event in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The numerous landmarks that it contains […]

Owen Park Defines a Vision of Connection Across Audiences and Eras for Tulsa

The Notable Monuments of Owen Park

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Monumentous Vision, North America, Park, United States

Featuring notable monuments that have been interspersed amidst a 24-acre city park, Owen Park is connected to a vision that spans the past and present of Tulsa. By making the park much more than a simple green space, Owen Park showcases how a vision to embrace and celebrate pieces of history can enable engagement with […]