The Vodnik Monument has cultivated a sense of community directly and indirectly in Ljubljana, Slovakia. The defining feature of the Ljubljana Central Market as well as an icon utilized by businesses in the area, the Vodnik Monument has provided an identity for an area and the entire city in ways that have created opportunity and […]
Tag: 19th century
The Alamo Church Preserves an Important Piece of History
Originally built as the chapel of the Mission San Antonio de Valero, what is today known as the Alamo Church is one of the most recognizable and essential pieces of history at The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. The protection and cultivation of the legacy that it represents highlights what it can mean for a […]
The Alamo Creates an Experience Connected to the History and Culture of Texas
The Battle of the Alamo took place across the location that is today known simply as The Alamo, located in San Antonio, Texas. The site is centered around the Alamo Church, which protects and preserves the legacy of this event and its place in the culture of Texas. However, the entire site allows visitors to […]
The Abigail Adams Cairn Celebrates and Becomes a Piece of History
Residing on the spot where Abigail Adams and her son watched one of the formative events of the United States, the Abigail Adams Cairn represents an especially unique way to celebrate a piece of history. The effort to do so has created an additional piece of history in Quincy, Massachusetts, that links the present to […]
Celebrating the Essential History and Cultural Identity of Iolani Palace
As the only royal palace located in the United States, Iolani Palace has a legacy that makes it one of the top attractions in Honolulu, Hawaii. However, the effort to retain and showcase the history that it contains is what has transformed it into a true monument that connects this cultural identity to the community […]
Fronger Park Becomes an Essential Element of the Oslo Community
The biggest park in the center of Oslo, Norway, Frogner Park (Frognerparken) is much more than an urban greenspace. While the area has become synonymous with the sculptures that define the Vigeland installation, the entire Olso community has embraced the natural and created landmarks across the entire space, helping to transform Fronger Park into a […]
The Monuments at the Storting Building Celebrate the Legacy of Norway
Residing in the middle of Oslo, the Storting is the Norwegian Parliament and one of the most important institutions in the country. As the supreme arena for political debate and decision-making in the Kingdom of Norway, the Storting has a legacy that permeates the country but the monuments that define the Storting building enable audiences to connect […]