California – The Monumentous

The Bill Soberanes Wristwrestling Statue Uses History and Legacy to Transform an Intersection

The Legacy of “Mr. Petaluma” and hitory of Wristwrestling

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Monumentous Transformations, North America, Public Space, United States

Commemorating the founder of organized wristwrestling championships, the Bill Soberanes Wristwrestling Statue is a unique feature of downtown Petaluma, California. The landmark celebrates the legacy associated with a person as well as the history of an entire town, transforming what would otherwise be just another intersection into something much more. The Legacy of “Mr. Petaluma” […]

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in of San Francisco, California

The Fireman’s Memorial, statue of Abraham Lincoln, Pioneer Monument and more

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Monumentous World, North America, Public Space, United States

The Ferry Building and Palace of Fine Arts are hardly the only notable monuments San Francisco, California. Experiences enabled alongside the Golden Gate bridge as well as efforts to adapt a larger legacy have ensured that both residents and visitors can engage with the city in notable ways, but there are countless other landmarks that […]

Coit Tower Adds Beauty to the Skyline of San Francisco and Becomes an Icon of the City

The Legacy of a Gift to San Francisco

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Attraction, Monumentous Monuments, North America, United States

Sitting atop Telegraph Hill in Pioneer Park, Coit Tower provides visitors with a remarkable view of San Francisco along with numerous experiences inside and around a one-of-a-kind monument. Funded as the result of a bequest to the city, the tower has become an icon of the San Francisco skyline. It exemplifies what it can mean […]

The Palace of Fine Arts Blends Landscape and Architecture to Draw Audiences of All Eras

San Francisco's Most Beloved Structure of the Past and Present

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Monumentous Vision, North America, Public Space, United States

A monumentous structure that was intended to be temporary, the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco has become a permanent fixture of the city that blends classical architecture with the natural landscape in a way that has been able to resonate with audiences of multiple eras. This combination has enabled the structure to become […]

The Gaslamp Quarter Creates an Identity to Attract Residents and Visitors in San Diego

The Historic Heart of San Diego

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Monumentous Identity, North America, Public Space, United States

Like other neighborhoods that have turned what would otherwise just be another section of a city into a destination, the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California has been able to create an identity that appeals to both residents and visitors. By providing such unique experiences across the district that are tied to the history of […]

The Cabrillo National Monument Celebrates the History and Natural Beauty of San Diego Bay

The Legacy of the West Coast of North America

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Park, United States

The Cabrillo National Monument memorializes the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay in 1542. Part of the National Park Service and located the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, California, the site features a visitor center, a statue of Cabrillo overlooking the bay, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse […]

Seaport Village Defines an Identity for San Diego Residents and Visitors

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Monumentous Identity, North America, Public Space, United States

Seaport Village is designed to be the link between San Diego’s Bay and the downtown core of the city. It is a unique property with walkways and beautiful plazas along with convenient parking and transportation stops. Featuring 50-plus diverse shops, 13 unique eateries and outdoor entertainment, Seaport Village highlights was it means for an area […]