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The Chicago Stockyards Fire Memorial Honors the Fallen 21 and Firefighters of All Eras

A timeless element of Chicago history and legacy

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Sculpture, United States

For nearly a century, the Stockyards fire tragedy that took place in the early 20th century in Chicago, Illinois, was the deadliest event involving firefighters in American history. Although it was nearly forgotten, efforts to see this tragedy properly commemorated resulted in the creation of the Chicago Stockyards Fire Memorial. The notable connections the piece […]

The Bronze Fonz Imagines a New Way to Connect with Audiences

Newly Defining a Legacy for Milwaukee

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Sculpture, United States

The “Bronze Fonz” is a life-sized painted bronze statue on the Milwaukee Riverwalk in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It pays homage to a popular sitcom character from the “Happy Days” show that was set in 1950s Milwaukee. Enabling connection with audiences on an especially personal level, the statue has drawn attention to the entire area thanks to […]

Museum Center Park Transforms a Forgotten Space into a Landmark

O’Donnell Park Becomes Museum Center Park

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Monumentous Transformations, North America, Park, United States

Formerly known as O’Donnell Park, Museum Center Park has transformed what had been a misused space into one that connects the community and also generates revenue for stakeholders in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It showcases was it can mean to fully realize the potential of a space for stakeholders and entire communities. O’Donnell Park Becomes Museum Center […]

And So We Endure is a Monument That Defines Longevity on Multiple Levels

Newly Defining a Legacy

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Monumentous Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

Utilizing materials that range from stone to steel, monuments are typically built to endure on a generational level. The concrete and granite that define the And So We Endure monument, located in Edmonds, Washington, is similarly designed to stand the test of time. However, the words and symbols that it contains are connected to a […]

The Mormon Battalion Plaza Defines a Legacy for Salt Lake City

A Celebration of Salt Lake City

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Public Space, United States

Located within This Is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, Mormon Battalion Plaza features large sculptures and reliefs that represent and detail the history associated with what is recognized as the only religious unit in United States military history. The efforts of the Mormon Battalion have been remembered and celebrated across the […]

Modern Monuments: Kelsey Harrison and Jason Manley Define “A Path Forward” That is Equal Parts History and Celebration

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Modern Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

Built to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment and the 150th anniversary of the first ballot cast by a woman under an equal suffrage law, “A Path Forward” honors Utah women’s contributions to the movement for equal voting rights. Facing the Utah State Capitol, it directly connects to the present […]

City Creek Center Defines an Identity that Permeates Across Salt Lake City

Connecting Multiple Eras of Salt Lake City

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Functional, Monumentous Identity, North America, United States

Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, City Creek Center is the retail centerpiece of one of the nation’s largest mixed-use downtown redevelopment projects. Featuring a retractable glass roof, a creek that runs through the property and a pedestrian skybridge, the site has cultivated an identity that has impacted the culture and economy […]