Like other monuments dedicated to veterans of various armed conflicts, the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia honors all those who have served in the armed conflicts and peacekeeping operations in which Australia has participated. As one of the largest war memorials in Australia, the Shrine represents a legacy that is as much about history […]
Aotea Square is a civic square in the heart of Auckland’s central business district in New Zealand.
Des Moines is home to multiple sculpture parks, and while the American Enterprise Art Park might not be the biggest, it is nonetheless especially unique. Eleven sculptures have been installed across the yard to completely transform what would otherwise just be an empty space in front of the building. Doing so has come to represent […]
Cleveland, Ohio is home to many monuments that are inherently linked to the identity of the city, and the “Free Stamp” has become similarly tied to the region. The massive, nearly 50-foot red stamp with the word “free” printed on the bottom has a history that is directly related to some other notable monuments and […]
While the Sydney Opera House has become the gold standard around how a building can define a city, the Oslo Opera House has similarly helped to shape the identity of Oslo and Norway as a whole. However, its’ lack of a distinct feature to create an icon for the city like the Little Mermaid in […]
The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo, also known as the Pueblo Riverwalk or HARP, is a 32-acre urban waterfront that features everything from gondola boat rides to food to festivals. The Pueblo Riverwalk returned the Arkansas River to its historic location at the heart of downtown Pueblo, after being diverted due to a flood that […]
Located next to the historic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis, Cathedral Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico is more than just a place for people to gather. By providing visitors with a serene environment that showcases the history of the city along with some stunning pieces of sculpture, Cathedral Park has become an important part […]