Collecting a variety of literal pieces of history that helped to define the region, Sam Houston Park is a cultural oasis in downtown Houston, Texas. Surrounded by the skyscrapers and freeways of the modern metropolis, the park provides audiences with an especially unique sense of the history of the city that will remain connected to […]
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The Four Corners Monument Creates a Landmark Out of a Mapping Anomaly
The Four Corners Monument marks the location where the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet. The only quadripoint in the United States, what is little more than a mapping anomaly has become a landmark for the region and country, highlighting how something random and formless can become a defined attraction. From Marker […]
The Georgetown Loop Transforms History into an Experience
Located 45 miles west of Denver, the Georgetown Loop Historic Mining and Railroad Park is connected to an important piece of regional history in Georgetown, Colorado. Mentioned as one of Colorado’s most authentic immersive experiences, the monument connects audiences to the past in a way that cultivates interest across the eras. From the Silver Boom […]
The Transformed Denver Union Station Becomes a Hub of Activity for Residents and Visitors
As the city of Denver’s first significant transportation hub, Union Station is an important piece of Colorado and United States history. The facility helped connect the country and stimulated the growth of Denver but changes to how people traveled meant that it fell into disuse. Instead of being disregarded, the building has been transformed into […]
“The Yard” Defines Experiences for Students and Audiences at the United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy educates officers for commissioning primarily into the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps. Located in Annapolis, Maryland, and known to insiders as “the Yard,” the campus has become a National Historic Landmark. Home to many historic sites, buildings, and monuments that resonate with students and audiences, the […]
The World-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk Defines Experiences for Audiences of All Eras
The Atlantic City Boardwalk is both a feature and a destination that defines the past and present of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Four miles long and running along the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the Boardwalk provides stunning views on one side and access to the culture and entertainment that have come to define the […]
Madison Square Park Enables Experiences That Can be Felt All Across New York City
Named for the fourth President of the United States, Madison Square Park has carved out an identity that can be experienced throughout the surrounding neighborhoods and all of New York City. These experiences have impacted the monuments and engagement that are featured across the park, highlighting how such elements can attract audiences and positively impact […]