Created to remember those lost at sea, the Seafarer’s Memorial is equal parts commemoration and connection in Homer, Alaska. While it has become an essential element of the local Homer community, it has taken an even bigger place in the wider commercial fishing industry, highlighting the many ways a monument can make an impact on […]
Built in 1897, what is now the Salt Dog Saloon was one of the first structures erected in Homer, Alaska. This legacy has helped to define the modern identity of the entire community, highlighting what it can mean for what might otherwise just be a local business to instead become something that directly and indirectly […]
Created in 2015, “Circle Hook” has been referred to as a “new landmark” for the city of Homer, Alaska. The sculpture is in the form of a Halibut hook, directly connecting to the culture and economy that defines the city of Homer “the halibut capital of the world.” However, that is just part of the […]