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Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Modern Monuments in Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford’s Ancient Burying Grounds, Stone Field Sculpture and more

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Monumentous World, North America, United States

While Bushnell Park contains numerous landmarks, there are plenty other obscure and outstanding monuments scattered throughout Hartford, Connecticut. Many of them have a connection to the history of the city, but others celebrate the legacy of the region and country in a multitude of ways. Hartford’s Ancient Burying Grounds are connected to the origin of […]

Modern Monuments: Charles Perry Establishes “Harmony” in Bushnell Park

Created by Connecticut sculptor Charles Perry, it was named “Harmony” and formally dedicated in 1990.

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Modern Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

Bushnell Park in Hartford, Connecticut, has been able to attract both residents and visitors thanks to the legacy it represents. However, the modern monument that resides in Lily Pond showcases how this connection is able to extend to audiences of all eras. The original Bushnell Park pond was removed after a 1936 flood forced the […]

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Fulfills a Vision of Creating a Community Park on the Connecticut River

Reconnecting Hartford to the River

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Monumentous Vision, North America, Public Space, United States

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is the centerpiece of the Riverfront park system which connects Hartford with the Connecticut River. It is defined by the Founders Bridge that links downtown Hartford to the waterfront, where various activities occur on a regular basis. Ranging from concerts to casual strolls along the riverfront, such happenings now take place in […]

The Connecticut State Veterans Memorial Connects Audiences to a Legacy

Five Columns, Countless Connecticut Veterans

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Attraction, Monumentous Memorials, North America, United States

Located in the same square as the Connecticut State Capitol Building in Hartford, Connecticut, the Connecticut State Veterans Memorial honors Connecticut citizens who fought for and served their country. The powerful design incorporates the names of the individuals as well the iconography associated with multiple branches of the military to give audiences a place where […]

Experiencing the Legacy of Abraham Lincoln Along the Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk

Simultaneously experiencing nature, community, and art of Hartford

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Attraction, Monumentous Experiences, North America, United States

Created to be an experience that reflects the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk is a collection of sculptures that are all connected to the 16th President of the United States. Located along the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut, the Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk has been able to cultivate a […]