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Pioneer Courage Park Highlights the Spirit of Nebraska Settlers

Celebrating the Legacy of Nebraska’s Pioneer Story

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Monumentous Vision, North America, Sculpture, United States

Pioneer Courage Park, located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, features the Pioneer Courage sculpture series of statues that depict larger-than-life pioneers making their way into the area for settlement. Like other sculpture series that illustrate historical events, Pioneer Courage encourages audiences to both envision and experience what the people being represented in these pieces went through. […]

The Firefighters Fountain and Memorial Connects the History and Community of Kansas City

Commemorating Fallen Firefighters

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Public Space, United States

Referred to by many as the City of Fountains, Kansas City, Missouri features numerous fountains and statues that depict a variety of subjects and honor various elements of Kansas City history. The Firefighters Fountain and Memorial is one of the few that does so in a way that ties to the contemporary community, which is […]

The Buffalo Soldier Memorial Honors the Past and Present of Junction City, Kansas

"We Can, We Will" and "Ready and Forward"

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Sculpture, United States

Built to honor the 9th and 10th Horse Cavalry Regiment units that were stationed at Fort Riley and in Junction City, Kansas, the Buffalo Soldier Memorial pays tribute to the soldiers that served the United States in both peace and war. Like other monuments in Junction City, the Buffalo Soldier Memorial connects the past and […]

Illumina Brings a 13th Century Carnival of Venice to Modern Omaha

An Unexpected Legacy

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Sculpture, United States

Numerous sculpture series have captured the spirit and history of a city, but Illumina, located outside the convention center and arena in Omaha, Nebraska, showcases something entirely different. The colorful sculpture series display contains multiple pieces inspired by the 13th Century Carnival of Venice. By featuring something that’s so different and distinct from the rest of […]

Monumentous Potential: Harpa in Reykjavík, Iceland

There is an incredible amount of open and empty space inside and around Harpa

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Europe, Monumentous Potential

Harpa is an award-winning concert hall and conference center in Reykjavík, Iceland. Located within walking distance of other notable Reykjavík attractions like the Sun Voyager and Statue of Leif Erickson, the distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland is one of the most notable features of the venue. The building has […]

The Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree Defines the Puerta del Sol and Madrid

Becoming the Symbol of Madrid

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Europe, Monumentous Icons, Sculpture

The Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree appears on the coat of arms of Madrid and has done so since the 13th century. While the sculpture that depicts this symbol is only from the second half of the 20th century, it resides in the Puerta del Sol, one of the best-known and busiest […]

Monumentous Potential: Buckstop Junction in Bismarck, North Dakota

Buckstop Junction is said to be the little old town that never was

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Monumentous Potential, North America, United States

The structures as well as the stories of the people who built the towns and communities of Bismarck, North Dakota, are on full display in Buckstop Junction. This historic town contains actual buildings dating from 1875 to 1935 that were moved to this site. These buildings with traceable histories offer visitors a feel for the […]