The Four Corners Monument marks the location where the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet. The only quadripoint in the United States, what is little more than a mapping anomaly has become a landmark for the region and country, highlighting how something random and formless can become a defined attraction. From Marker […]
As one of the largest cities in the United States, there is no shortage of images that can be used to define Phoenix, Arizona. However, the Phoenix Bird is the city’s official corporate symbol, highlighting what it can mean when a city actively embraces a single identity in multiple ways. Doing so has defined an […]
The Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza features numerous memorials that commemorate various individuals and events that have defined the state of Arizona and the entire country of the United States. Located outside the grounds of the State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona, the two-block plaza features an incredible collection of memorials that have connections to the history […]
Located in the heart of the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona, the Arizona Peace Officer Memorial commemorates all of the police and law officers in Arizona who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve their communities. In doing so, the memorial has become an important means of connection for communities across […]
Representing the spirit of the Navajo Code Talkers, the Navajo Code Talker Tribute is a large statue that defines a commercial office complex in Phoenix, Arizona. The monument honors legendary figures in military and cryptography history in a way that has become an attraction for the area and created a powerful identity for the Phoenix […]
Dedicated to the courage and memory of Arizona firefighters and paramedics, the Arizona Fallen Firefighters and Emergency Paramedics Memorial honors the firefighters, paramedics and wildland firefighters who left behind families and loved ones. Located outside the state capitol in Phoenix, Arizona, the monument reflects the commitment of emergency responders to the community while simultaneously providing […]
As one of the most notable ships that took part in the Attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona played an instrumental part in the United States becoming involved in World War II. Highlighting the many ways literal pieces of history can be celebrated, three different pieces of this battleship are on display at the […]