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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

Pegasus and Dragon Becomes an Essential Attraction for Gulfstream Park

A Symbol of Strength, Elegance and Triumph

A huge statue of the mythological figure Pegasus is shown slaying a dragon at the Gulfstream Park racetrack and casino in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Mentioned as the largest bronze equine statue in the world, the Pegasus and Dragon monument has become a landmark that has been able to brand the city and Gulfstream Park, cultivating […]

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The Arizona Fallen Firefighters & Emergency Paramedics Memorial Reflects a Commitment to Community

A Living Memorial of Arizona

Dedicated to the courage and memory of Arizona firefighters and paramedics, the Arizona Fallen Firefighters and Emergency Paramedics Memorial honors the firefighters, paramedics and wildland firefighters who left behind families and loved ones. Located outside the state capitol in Phoenix, Arizona, the monument reflects the commitment of emergency responders to the community while simultaneously providing […]

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The World War II Memorial Preserves Pieces of Arizona and United States History

Interacting with Literal Pieces of History

As one of the most notable ships that took part in the Attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona played an instrumental part in the United States becoming involved in World War II. Highlighting the many ways literal pieces of history can be celebrated, three different pieces of this battleship are on display at the […]

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The Arizona 9-11 Memorial Allows Audiences to Experience and Interpret History

Lighting the Material of History

Created to memorialize the events and repercussions of the September 11 attacks, the Arizona 9-11 Memorial is a major element of the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona. Inscribed with statements, quotes and timeline details that personalize what happened on that day and after, the memorial preserves the memories and tells the stories of […]

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The Bill of Rights Monument is an Imaginative Triumph of Human Freedom

A Landmark to an Idea

The Bill of Rights Monument resides within the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona. Created to celebrate the civil rights that the Bill of Rights granted to Americans and to the concept of human freedom, the Bill of Rights Monument is an especially imaginative interpretation of the physical words and spiritual concept that the […]

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The Ernest McFarland Memorial Arch Connects Audiences to the History and Legacy of Arizona

The Ernest W. McFarland and the American Dream Memorial celebrates the legacy of Ernest William “Mac” McFarland, who served in the highest office in all three branches of Arizona government. Located within the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona, the memorial was designed to honor McFarland while also providing visitors with a sense of connection […]

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Modern Monuments: Movimiento del Viento by Joan Walters Celebrates the Natural Elements and Landscape of Arizona

The central sculpture, Momentum, is inspired by the iconic tumbleweeds of the area

The Chandler Regional Park & Ride is a hub of activity that provides services to downtown Phoenix and Mesa in Chandler, Arizona. A layout that needed room for busses and crowds created literal space for engagement that artist Joan Walters has realized in a profound way with her Movimiento del Viento installation. Movimiento del Viento […]

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