The installation of numerous individual monuments as part of and near the Anchorage Visitor Information Center has created a hub of interest and visitor activity in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. As a collective landmark, these features allow visitors to experience the culture and legacy of the city in multiple ways, showcasing what it can mean for […]
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The Captain Cook Monument Provides an Identity to Resolution Park in Anchorage
Located just outside of downtown Anchorage, Alaska, the Captain Cook Monument is a life-size bronze statue of the navigator whose exploration of the area helped form a better understanding of the region in the 18th century. The identity that it has provided the surrounding park is connect to a larger legacy for Anchorage that continues […]
Anchorage Veterans Memorial at Delaney Park Becomes a Place of Reflection and Connection
Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the Anchorage Veterans Memorial at Delaney Park is a collection of monuments and markers that honor the service and sacrifice of so many Alaska citizens. This effort has enabled the landmark to become an active part of the community, ensuring audiences of all types can engage with the space and the […]
The Eisenhower Statehood Monument Celebrates a Piece of History
Commemorating Alaska’s admission to the United States, the Eisenhower Statehood Monument represents and celebrates an essential element of the history of Alaska. Located just outside of downtown Anchorage, Alaska, the monument creates multiple experiences for visitors, highlighting what it can mean to engage both residents and visitors. Admitted to the Union as the 49TH State […]
Ted Stevens Statue Enables Engagement with the History and Legacy of Alaska
On display in one of the concourses of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, the Ted Stevens Statue allows visitors to engage with the legacy of one of the region’s most impactful politicians. Doing so has provided residents and visitors with a means of connection to this legacy in a way that […]