The works of Angelo Caravaglia are spread all across downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, in a pervasive manner. Pieces like Iccarus and Pegasus as well as Four Dancing Figures are easily recognized by residents and visitors, but what has become known as the Angelo Caravaglia Fountain is one of the best examples of the “stylized […]
Tag: 20th century
The Perry Monument Connects Visitors with the History and Legacy of Erie
A Beacon of the Erie Community
Dedicated to the victory of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812, the Perry Monument is a 101 foot obelisk-shaped monument located at the eastern end of Presque Isle in Erie, Pennsylvania. After being installed, it quickly became an icon of the local community that has been able to provide visitors with a […]
The Salem Witch Trials Memorial is Connected to the History of the Community
Remembering the Lessons of the Salem Witch Trials
In 1692, nearly two hundred people in the Salem area were accused of being witches, with twenty being convicted and publicly executed. The Salem Witch Trials Memorial, located in the modern city of Salem, Massachusetts, honors these twenty victims with a monument that provides visitors with a place to reflect and also consider society-defining elements […]
The Jack Kerouac Commemorative is a Unique Monument Honoring a Hometown Hero
Restoring and Revitalizing Eastern Canal Park
Dedicated to the influential Beat Generation author and poet, the Jack Kerouac Commemorative is located in Kerouac Park in Lowell, Massachusetts. Previously known as Eastern Canal Park, the monument has provided the space with an identity while also being an imaginative connection to a local legend that attracts attention from across the world. Restoring and […]
Boarding House Park Uses Lowell History to Create a Community Hub
The Lowell Sculptures, Summer Music Series and More
The factories and boardinghouses of Lowell, Massachusetts, helped to define the early history of the city and the Industrial Revolution as a whole in the region. Many of these structures were lost over the decades, but one of the boardinghouse complexes that was saved enabled the creation of Boarding House Park. This greenspace has become […]
Pilgrim Memorial State Park Celebrates the Legacy of the Pilgrims by Enabling Multiple Experiences
Connections that Drive the Culture and Economy of Plymouth
While Plymouth Rock is the most notable attraction in Pilgrim Memorial State Park, the space contains various other landmarks and features that have allowed it to cultivate a variety of experiences for audiences in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This collection of attractions has enabled visitors to experience the multi-faceted legacy of the Pilgrims in terms of the […]
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Fulfills a Vision of Creating a Community Park on the Connecticut River
Reconnecting Hartford to the River
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is the centerpiece of the Riverfront park system which connects Hartford with the Connecticut River. It is defined by the Founders Bridge that links downtown Hartford to the waterfront, where various activities occur on a regular basis. Ranging from concerts to casual strolls along the riverfront, such happenings now take place in […]