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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

The Colorado Veterans Monument Becomes an Essential Element of the Denver Community

A Special Place in the Heart of Colorado

Part of the Capitol Complex in Denver, Colorado, the Colorado Veterans Monument prominently honors American veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. With plenty of space for the community to gather and for visitors to reflect, the memorial highlights what it can mean to enable connection across […]

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A Sense of Connection, Wonder and Community Allow the Big Blue Bear to Become a Denver Icon

A Sense of Wonder

Wistfully peering into the Colorado Convention Center, the 40-foot bear sculpture that stands outside of the building has come to serve as a new icon for Denver, Colorado. Officially known as “I See What You Mean,” the piece has provided an identity for the convention center while becoming the newest attraction for the surrounding community, […]

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The Colorado Freedom Memorial is Dedicated to Coloradans from All Wars in All Branches

A Place of Grief and of Healing

Memorials dedicated to soldiers and veterans that have been killed or are missing in action range from traditional to unique, and can cover an entire complex. Regardless of their size or scope, these memorials are ultimately designed to allow audiences to reflect and remember the sacrifices that were made. The Colorado Freedom Memorial does both […]

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Experiencing the Block Where Denver Began

Larimer Square is the Denver's first designated local historic district

Larimer Square, in the Lower Downtown neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is the city’s first designated local historic district. The history associated with the buildings on the 1400 block as well as Larimer Street itself have played an important role in the economic and social importance of the area, and that impact continues to evolve. Today, […]

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