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How the Hollywood Walk of Fame Drives a Billion Dollar Industry

The impact on the culture of Los Angeles and the entire world is evident when looking at the legacy the Hollywood Walk of Fame has enabled

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Attraction, Monumentous Vision, North America, United States

Cities and communities across the world have created attractions that are designed to do everything from generate publicity to stimulate the local economy. Examples like “I Amsterdam” showcase what it can mean to change the perception of an entire city, but the Hollywood Walk of Fame represents an attraction that has been able to resonate […]

The Hollywood Sign as an American Landmark and Cultural Icon

Representing a spirit as much as a physical place

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Attraction, Monumentous Icons, North America, United States

Hollywood is a physical district in central Los Angeles, but it is also a mentality and culture, and the Hollywood Sign has come to signify all of these things and more in a profound way. Few landmarks and monuments have been able to achieve the status of the sign, which is especially impressive considering that […]

Experiencing the History and Legacy of Asheville Along The Urban Trail

The Art and Attractions of the Urban Trail

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Monumentous Experiences, North America, Sculpture, United States

The Asheville Urban Trail is a walking tour of downtown Asheville, North Carolina, but it’s one unlike any other walking tour in the world. The self-guided walking tour loops 1.7 miles along a course marked by 30 stations, each with pieces of art and/or bronze plaques that describe the station and illustrate the history of […]

From Guerilla Art to Icon of New York: The Wall Street Bull

Exploring how “Charging Bull” has become one of the most iconic images of New York City

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Sculpture, United States

The bronze sculpture of a charging bull that sits in the Financial District in Manhattan, a short distance from Wall Street itself, has managed to capture the imagination of residents of New York City and visitors from across the world. Weighing over three and a half tons and measuring 18 feet long, the Wall Street […]

Commemoration and Celebration at the West Virginia Veterans Memorial

A Legacy of and for West Virginia

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Sculpture, United States

Monuments that honor those who have fought or fallen in a war have been erected for millennia, and they come in all shapes, sizes and forms. They can celebrate a set of victories just as easily as they can honor a series of sacrifices, although the reasons behind the erection of a given monument vary […]

The Continuing Evolution of Muscle Beach in Venice

There’s only one Venice Beach Boardwalk, and the influence of Muscle Beach Venice has directly impacted and driven this notoriety

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Monumentous Identity, North America, Public Space, United States

The name “Muscle Beach” conjures up a variety of images and impressions for people across the world, not all of which are directly related to one another. For some, it represents the birth of personal training. Others think of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the training he did on the beach that helped propel him to worldwide […]

The Atomium as the Symbol of Brussels

An example of what it means when art meets architecture

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Monuments

There are few buildings that can capture the imagination of visitors of all ages and backgrounds. By using fantastical yet familiar elements to enable a sense of wonder on the part of viewers from across the world, the Atomium, sitting in the northwest area of central Brussels in Belgium, is one of those buildings. The […]