As the world’s largest and the most visited museum, the Louvre Museum has become a landmark like no other, featuring incredible pieces of art and history to become a landmark for Paris. While the Louvre Pyramid was created to better serve the audiences that visit the Louvre on a daily basis, the striking form and […]
Sitting along the west bank of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri, the Gateway Arch dominates the space in multiple ways. Taking its name from the role that St. Louis played as a “Gateway to the West” in the 1800s, the Arch has enabled incredible experiences for visitors and completely transformed the city. Completed […]
Located very near Monument Circle in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District features numerous landmarks that honor veterans from multiple wars across the eras. This district contains a 30,000 square foot museum complete with military equipment and artifacts, three parks, four fountains, and 25 acres of monuments, statues, and sculptures. […]
The Keeper of the Plains sculpture has become one of the most recognized symbols in Wichita, Kansas. Rising above the banks of the nearby river, the sculpture and plaza incorporate the symbols, words and history of the local tribes that used to inhabit this area. In doing so, the Keeper of the Plains sculpture showcases […]
Located in Topeka, Kansas, the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site commemorates the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision aimed at ending racial segregation in public schools. The site consists of the former Monroe Elementary School where the case originated from and showcases what it can mean to turn a piece of history into […]
Located at the intersection of Junction City’s two main streets, Heritage Park celebrates the heritage of the city as well as Kansas as a whole. Featuring numerous monuments as well as a spot for community events to take place, Heritage Park has become a place to gather for remembrance of those who have fought and […]
Countless monuments have been created to memorialize war efforts and honor the men and women who have fought and died in various wars throughout history. That endeavor is evident in Veterans Memorial Park, which features statues, testaments and sculptures that honor soldiers from numerous encounters in downtown Wichita, Kansas. However, some members of the Wichita […]