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

The Evolution of the Pioneer Monument Showcases How Landmarks Can Change to Reflect a Community

The Evolution of History and Legacy

A fountain and sculpture that was erected in the early 20th century, the Pioneer Monument is an essential landmark in Denver, Colorado. Connected to the culture that defined the early days of the city, the piece has changed in appearance several times and is set to further evolve on multiple levels, highlighting how monuments can […]

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The Colorado Veterans Monument Becomes an Essential Element of the Denver Community

A Special Place in the Heart of Colorado

Part of the Capitol Complex in Denver, Colorado, the Colorado Veterans Monument prominently honors American veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. With plenty of space for the community to gather and for visitors to reflect, the memorial highlights what it can mean to enable connection across […]

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Modern Monuments: The Oliver Pollock Fountain and Monument by Frank Hayden Celebrates Multiple Louisiana Legacies

Showcasing the power of monuments to connect spaces, people and entire eras.  

Commemorating Oliver Pollock, a mostly unknown hero and financier of the American Revolution, the Oliver Pollock Fountain and Monument defines Galvez Plaza in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Created by Frank Hayden in 1976 for Baton Rouge’s celebration of the U.S. bicentennial, it has come to serve a point of connection for audiences across the eras. […]

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Modern Monuments: “Crystal” by Roy Gustow Provides an Identity to Menaker Plaza and for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King City Government Center in Harrisburg

A means of identity that resonates with residents and visitors across the eras.

Named after the civil rights leader, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King City Government Center has become an important element of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The building represents the third generation of development to occupy this site, showcasing what it can mean for a landmark to transform a space and provide a means of identity for a […]

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Old City Hall in Harrisburg Transforms a Piece of City History

Saving History by Transforming It

Old City Hall Apartments represent an important transformation of a historic building located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A piece of history that might otherwise have been lost or destroyed has instead become an important part of the present and future of the city and community. Technical High School & Old City Hall The oldest public […]

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Capitol Park Celebrates the Legacy of the Region Across the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex

Commemorating Events, Individuals and Endeavors that Define Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Capitol Grounds, officially known as Capitol Park, have a direct connection to the people and events that would come to define the state of Pennsylvania and the capital city of Harrisburg. Featuring a variety of monuments and landmarks, Capitol Park has created experiences for both residents and visitors that allow them to experience […]

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The Maryland World War II Memorial Transforms an Underutilized Stretch of Highway into a Timeless Monument

Honoring the 6,454 Marylanders Who Died in World War II

Located just outside downtown Annapolis, Maryland, the Maryland World War II Memorial is dedicated to all of the people from the area who gave their lives during World War II. Featuring the names of every Marylander who died during the war, the space has transformed what was otherwise an underutilized stretch of highway to enable […]

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