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Monumentous Potential: Lafayette Square in New York City

Hinting at the incredible potential that the space possesses to be a true landmark for the region.

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Monumentous Potential, North America, Public Space, United States

The Marquis de La Fayette, better known in the United States as Lafayette, was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He commanded American troops in several battles, including the siege of Yorktown. As such, he has numerous and notable monuments located throughout the United States. However, the statue […]

Morningside Park Transforms a Space to Positively Impact all of New York City

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Monumentous Transformations, North America, Park, United States

Stretching 13 blocks through the Harlem and Morningside Heights neighborhood, Morningside Park features everything from playgrounds to walking paths to monuments. Located in the heart of Manhattan in New York City, it highlights what it can mean for a park to trandform a space and positively impact a community. Rock Outcroppings, Sculptures, Exercise Paths and […]

The Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration Celebrates and Protects a Piece of American History

Perserving the History Associated with America’s Largest Immigration Station

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Monumentous History, Museum, North America, United States

As the busiest immigrant inspection station in the United States in the early 1900s, Ellis Island is a literal piece of American history. The various buildings and structures that comprised this station now define the Ellis Island Museum of Immigration, which resides on the island in New York Harbor. The effort the preserve this history […]

Monumentous Potential: Van Vorst Park

Van Vorst Park has the space and scenery to be one of the most prominent parks in the region

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Monumentous Potential, North America, Park, United States

Mentioned as the centerpiece of a downtown Jersey City neighborhood and historic district, Van Vorst Park is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. While it has been positioned as the town square, the plain features and overgrowth of plants prevent it from truly being recognized as one, despite the prominence to the past and present […]

The Shops at Mallory Square Connect to an Identity That Attracts Residents and Visitors

From Naval Depot to U.S. Cost Guard Headquarters to Storefront

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Functional, Monumentous Identity, North America, United States

The Shops at Mallory Square are connected to the history of a plaza and space that dates back to the origins of Key West, Florida. Located adjacent to Mallory Square itself, the space and stores that make up the Shops at Mallory Square are tied to an identity that attracts the attention of both residents […]

Mallory Square Cultivates Connection Across the Key West Community

An Essential Element of the Key West Community

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Monumentous Community, North America, Public Space, United States

Mallory Square is a plaza that defines a major hub of Key West, Florida. As the cultural center of Key West with a collection of unique restaurants, shops, entertainment and a daily celebration of the sunset, the plaza has come to define the city in ways that support and positively impact the surrounding community. History […]

The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World Becomes a Monument to Freedom and an Icon of the United States

Provide inspiration to millions of people

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Attraction, Monumentous Monuments, North America, United States

Recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World monument has become one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Best known simply as the Statue of Liberty, the colossal sculpture is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City, welcoming audiences across […]