A series of busts of Latin American leaders reside along a parking median in downtown Miami, Florida. Most of them honor the people who helped liberate specific South American countries but all of them are connected to individuals that have greatly impacted one or multiple modern countries in Central and South America. Their placement without […]
Paying tribute to Cuban & Latin actors, writers, artists and musicians, the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame celebrates the many individuals that have helped shape the Little Havana community. The effort to do so has brought residents together to discuss what sort of people they want to highlight while creating an attraction that has captured […]
The attracton that is officially known as Máximo Gómez Park but better known as Domino Park has become a hub of activity in Miami, Florida. Located in the heart of the Little Havana neighborhood, the park has become a meeting spot for locals and residents to play dominos but also engage with one another and […]
Characterized by distinctive restaurants, small business enterprises, music, unique attractions and other cultural activities, the Little Havana neighborhood has become one of the top destinations in Miami, Florida. The collective identity of the neighborhood has created numerous opportunities that have defined the economy and culture of the entire neighborhood in a way that resonates for […]
Featuring a series of monuments to various Cuban and Cuban American political leaders, Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park represents the legacy of the surrounding community as well as the entire country of Cuba. Located perpendicular to Calle Ocho in Miami, Florida, the collective landmark has become a major attraction for the entire Little Havana neighborhood, cultivating […]
Honoring the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, the Thurgood Marshall Memorial defines State House Square in Annapolis, Maryland. Connecting audiences to the history of the country as well as the legacy of an individual that helped define the Civil Rights movement in the United States, the memorial has provided the space with an identity that […]
Serving as the home of famed American author Ernest Hemmingway in the 1930s, the Hemmingway Home and Museum is connected to an essential piece of literary and local history of Key West, Florida. Visited by thousands of people each year, the location highlights what it can mean for legacy to define a landmark in a […]