While monuments like Polaris and the Veterans Memorial Site are connected the history and legacy of the Fairbanks community, various other landmarks have been able to draw the attention of audiences all across Alaska and beyond. Many of these pieces are not called out in obvious ways but their connection to that same history and […]
The gold-rush history and central location of the city have come to uniquely define Fairbanks, Alaska, as the “Golden Heart City.” This identity has been cultivated in a direct manner at Golden Heart Plaza, which features a large open space for community gatherings as well as multiple landmarks that respresent the history and culture of […]
Commemorating early Alaskan history with multiple museums and historic displays, Pioneer Park has become one of the top attractions in Fairbanks, Alaska. Embracing the legacy of the people and region, the park has literal pieces of history alongside features that resonate with audiences on multiple levels. It showcases how the various elements that define a […]
Known as the “Golden Heart City” as well as the “Golden Heart of Alaska,” imagery associated with these nicknames can be seen all across Fairbanks, Alaska. Whether it’s as part of a logo or being utilized in an abstract manner or is literally spelled out, this nickname has provided individuals and organizations with an identity […]
Named for the brightest star in the sky that is also known as the North Star, the “Polaris” sculpture has helped to completely transform what was otherwise an empty plaza in Fairbanks, Alaska. Directly and indirectly referencing themes and history that define the community, the sculpture allows audiences to interact with it in various ways. […]
The Lend-Lease Monument highlights the significance of the role Alaska played in the Lend-Lease program, which leant thousands of American-made planes to what is now Russia for use at the battlefront during World War II. Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, the monument celebrates the role that Fairbanks and Alaska had as a key exchange point for […]