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The Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden Imagines an Artistic Retreat in the Middle of Little Rock

Enjoyment, Peace, Tranquility and Civility for Little Rock

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Public Space, United States

The Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden sits along the banks of the Arkansas River and seamlessly blends into Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. Featuring numerous sculptures amidst natural terraces and constructed walkways, the Sculpture Garden showcases how the imagination of artists and stakeholders can be combined to create a monument that attracts activity in numerous […]

Junction Bridge Transforms a Railway into a Pedestrian Walkway

Connecting the Past and Future of Little Rock

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Functional, Monumentous Transformations, North America, United States

Spanning the Arkansas River to connect the cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock, Junction Bridge has defined the skyline of both cities for over 100 years. Over the course of those decades, the railroad bridge that was originally designed to connect all of Arkansas has been transformed into a pedestrian walkway that benefits […]

La Petite Roche Plaza Highlights the History of Little Rock

A Legacy for Multiple Eras of Little Rock

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Monumentous History, North America, Public Space, United States

Located on the banks of the Arkansas River, La Petite Roche Plaza was built around the rock outcropping which gave the capital city its name. Providing a look at the actual “little rock” along with six historical panels that detail the area and city, La Petite Roche Plaza highlights the history of the city of […]

Mardi Gras Park Commemorates the History of Mobile with a Vision for an Urban Park and Market

For Every Citizen of and Visitor to Mobile

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Monumentous Vision, North America, Park, United States

Mardi Gras Park in Mobile, Alabama, commemorates the city’s history as the host of the first Mardi Gras celebration in the United States. Featuring a wide-open green space for gatherings of all types along with colorful Mardi Gras-related statues, the park is an incredible example of how a vision to celebrate the history of an […]

The Mississippi Walk of Fame Celebrates Artists, Writers, and Performers from the Entire Community

Defining Meridian, the MAX and Mississippi

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Attraction, Monumentous Community, North America, United States

Inspired by the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Mississippi Walk of Fame located in Meridian, Mississippi, was created to honor performers in arts and entertainment that have a direct connection to Mississippi. By celebrating the culture of the region in such a simple but notable way, the Mississippi Walk of Fame has been able to […]

The McCord Park Sculpture Garden Transforms a an Ordinary Greenspace into a Florida Destination

Creating a “Hidden Gem” in Tallahassee

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Monumentous Identity, North America, Park, United States

Guyte P. McCord Park in Tallahassee, Florida, is a serene greenspace located on the northeast side of the city. With a multi-surfaced trail for biking and walking along with plenty of open space, residents and visitors can utilize the park for a variety of activities, just like they can in various other parks throughout Tallahassee […]

World’s Fair Park Embraces an Icon and Defines an Identity for Knoxville

The Sunsphere and Beyond

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Attraction, Monumentous Community, North America, United States

One of the last successful World’s Fairs, the 1982 edition of the event was hosted in Knoxville, Tennessee. It featured the Sunsphere and the Tennessee Amphitheater, both of which have become icons of Knoxville as well as the primary features of World’s Fair Park, which sits on sits on the former fairgrounds of the event. […]