Washington Square is a park that surrounds the Salt Lake City and County Building in Salt Lake City, Utah. Taking up an entire city block and featuring an incredible amount of green and open space, it has the potential to be a major hub of activity for residents and visitors. However, the lack of features […]
Temple Square is a complex comprised of multiple city blocks that brings together multiple elements that define the past and present of Salt Lake City, Utah. Owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and featuring numerous buildings and landmarks that are important to it as well as to the entire […]
Situated at the intersection of State Street at South Temple, Eagle Gate has become a prominent landmark in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has changed form and function over the years but the connection it has to the legacy of the area is bolstered by the size and placement of the monument. These elements have […]
Presque Isle Lighthouse is located on the shore of Lake Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania. It began operation in 1873 to serve as an essential navigational aid on the lake but would eventually outlive that purpose. Rather than be discarded, it has been transformed into a monument that celebrates the history of the region. Turning a […]
The factories and boardinghouses of Lowell, Massachusetts, helped to define the early history of the city and the Industrial Revolution as a whole in the region. Many of these structures were lost over the decades, but one of the boardinghouse complexes that was saved enabled the creation of Boarding House Park. This greenspace has become […]
Located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Winnekenni Castle has become a top attraction that has cultivated the attention of both residents and visitors. Featuring an event space that can host many different types of gatherings as well as walking trails that surround a unique landmark, Winnekenni Castle defines a legacy that connects the culture and community of […]
It’s no coincidence that the National Monument to the Forefathers is located within walking distance of Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts. While the monument is not literally connected to the icon in the way that was originally envisioned, it has been able to augment the legacy of the region while also becoming a notable attraction […]