Numerous parks and landmarks showcase the power monuments have to turn what would otherwise be empty spaces into places that can define a community. Cancer Survivor Park in San Diego is part of a larger effort by the Richard & Annette Block Family Foundation to transform such empty spaces in a physical manner but to […]
The U.S.S. San Diego was the second most decorated ship to serve in World War II. The light cruiser was awarded 18 battle stars and never lost a man to enemy action. The U.S.S. San Diego Memorial commemorates and celebrates this ship and crew in a way that resonates with present and future audiences. Among […]
San Diego, California is home to the second-largest Surface Ship base of the United States Navy and the presence of the military can be felt across the city. This presence is especially evident along San Diego’s Embarcadero, which features the USS Midway Museum and is directly across from the home port of several aircraft carriers […]
Certain people have become so synonymous with a city or region that they’ve become literal icons for those places, to the point that it’s difficult to remember they were real people to begin with. While John Steinbeck has achieved that level of notoriety in Monterey, California, the way in which he’s become a literal part […]
Hotels, restaurants and boutiques have been able to thrive on Cannery Row, which is a waterfront strip located in Monterey, California. Much of that is due to the unique combination of history and attractions that the city has actively cultivated. By actively embracing the history of the area while also enabling economic opportunities for businesses […]
Cities and communities across the world have created attractions that are designed to do everything from generate publicity to stimulate the local economy. Examples like “I Amsterdam” showcase what it can mean to change the perception of an entire city, but the Hollywood Walk of Fame represents an attraction that has been able to resonate […]
Hollywood is a physical district in central Los Angeles, but it is also a mentality and culture, and the Hollywood Sign has come to signify all of these things and more in a profound way. Few landmarks and monuments have been able to achieve the status of the sign, which is especially impressive considering that […]