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Fort Nashborough Celebrates and Preserves the History of Nashville and Tennessee

Connecting the Past and Present of Nashville

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Attraction, Monumentous History, North America, United States

Directly connected to the founding of Nashville, Tennessee, the historic Fort Nashborough represents an important element of Tennessee and American history. This landmark has been recreated in many details in downtown Nashville to reflect the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s, allowing audiences to experience this history and legacy on multiple levels. […]

The Nevada State Veterans Memorial Showcases How to Enable Connection and Engagement

Defining Eras and Generations of Americans

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Attraction, Monumentous Memorials, North America, United States

Designed to honor the spirit and memories of those who fought for the United States, the Nevada State Veterans Memorial connects the past of the nation with present audiences in Las Vegas, Nevada. By depicting the people who fought in various conflicts, the monument provides an incredible example of what it can mean to enable […]

Labor Plaza Transforms a Space to Celebrate the History of the Labor Movement in San Antonio

Acclaiming the History of Organized Labor in San Antonio

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Monumentous Transformations, North America, Public Space, United States

Located in San Antonio, Texas, Labor Plaza highlights the contributions of the labor movement and labor leaders in the city and the United States. Featuring multiple landmarks and plenty of space to reflect on the past and come together in the present, the landmark has transformed the space in a way that enables connection on […]

The Pearl Transforms a Neglected Location into a Hub for San Antonio

More About Community Than Commerce

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Functional, Monumentous Transformations, North America, United States

The Pearl is a neighborhood on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas, that is always full of life and activity. This activity is a result of an effort to transform the space into a landmark for the region, highlighting what can happen when a vision to revitalize an entire neighborhood comes to fruition. A Symbol […]

The Torch of Friendship Provides a Powerful Identity for a San Antonio Community

A Modern Symbol of San Antonio

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Monumentous Identity, North America, Sculpture, United States

The Torch of Friendship (La Antorcha de la Amistad) is a colossal sculpture by the artist Sebastián. Created as a symbol of cooperation and shared culture between the Mexico, the United States and Canada, it has been embraced by the community in San Antonio, Texas to provide the people and city with a new sense […]

Modern Monuments: “Stargazer (Citlali)” by Pedro Reyes Connects with the Community of San Antonio

Now part of the culture and community

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Modern Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

Commissioned as part of San Antonio’s Tricentennial celebration in 2018, “Stargazer (Citlali)” is a 16-foot-tall sculpture that has been carved out of volcanic rock by sculptor Pedro Reyes. The giant female figure holds a tiny marble star in her hand, allowing audiences to interpret the piece and pose in many different ways. Reyes mentioned that […]

Mississippi Heritage Park Features Imaginative Commemorations of Hurricane Katrina

Imagination That Reflects a Legacy

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Park, United States

One of the many public parks amidst the urban sprawl of the city, Mississippi River Heritage Park is the most prominent feature of the historic warehouse district of New Orleans, Louisiana. While the space was designed to connect audiences with the natural beauty of the region, the installation of “Scrap House” and a memorial maker […]