Often credited as “the man who invented Las Vegas,” mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel opened the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in 1946. His hotel had a cosmopolitan style that would come to redefine the city, but nearly all of that took place after his violent death in 1947. This history is commemorated in the Bugsy Siegel […]
Dedicated to the victims and survivors of Ireland’s “Great Famine” of 1845-1851, the Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial is located along the waterfront in Providence, Rhode Island. Featuring numerous statues, memorial plaques and other elements that commemorates the victims of the famine, it showcases what it means to personalize history in a way that connects […]
With a goal to create an active structure that unites the center of Wentworth, New Hampshire, the Wentworth Veterans Memorial has been able to celebrate veterans from the area while also transforming a empty stretch of highway. What would otherwise be an anonymous be an empty space on the side of along Rt. 25 and […]
Being purposefully located in the central business district has allowed Bicentennial Square to become a hub of activity in the downtown area of Concord, New Hampshire. This location along with the distinct landmarks and monuments it contains have enabled residents to use it as a place to take a break while visitors can stop by […]
Created to be an experience that reflects the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk is a collection of sculptures that are all connected to the 16th President of the United States. Located along the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut, the Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk has been able to cultivate a […]
Designed to create an outdoor haven for children and parents alike, Cordata Park has become one of the most notable parks in Bellingham, Washington. With trails, places for children to play and plenty of green space, the park is the culmination of an effort to connect different parts of the city. However, it’s the monuments […]
Museum Plaza is an interactive historic exhibit located directly behind the T. T. Wentworth Museum in Pensacola, Florida. As a space that allows visitors to understand the history of the area while experiencing the culture and activities of the present, Museum Plaza is a place where audiences can be part of numerous activities that are […]