Honoring those who have contributed to the greater recognition of the city, the Miami Walk of Fame serves as a unique attraction for Bayside Marketplace in downtown Miami, Florida. By connecting audiences with the culture of the city, the Miami Walk of Fame has enabled experiences that further attract people to the Marketplace from across […]
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Statues of Claude Pepper and Julia Tuttle Define a New Identity for Bayside Park
Located along the waterfront in downtown Miami, Florida, Bayside Park showcases the natural beauty and cultural significance of the area. However, the statues of Claude Pepper and Julia Tuttle that define an otherwise empty plaza in the park highlight what it can mean for monuments to cultivate an identity that resonates across an established landmark […]
Modern Monuments – Cundo Bermudez Creates “Flora la Recogedora de Sueños” to Personify the Hopes and Dreams of All Immigrants
Created by Miami artist Cundo Bermudez, “Flora la Recogedora de Sueños” is a large bronze sculpture that resides on the Baywalk Path in downtown Miami, Florida. Translated as “Flora the Dream Catcher,” the piece was designed to honor the hopes and dreams of all immigrants. Bermudez is widely recognized as an influential Cuban painter known […]
Spanish Navy Plaza Enables Engagement with the Legacy of Miami
Located within Maurice A. Ferré Park in downtown Miami, Florida, Spanish Navy Plaza commemorates an important part of the history of the city and region. Dedicated to the discovery of America by the Spanish Navy, the monument highlights an important legacy that connects the past to the present. Celebrating the Spanish Discovery of America The […]
Miami Circle Park Preserves a Piece of History to Celebrate a Prehistoric Legacy
Miami Circle is an archaeological site in downtown Miami, Florida, that is connected to earliest inhabitants of the region. Located at the mouth of the Miami River, the park that was created at the site highlights what it can mean to effectively preserve a piece of history while also enabling engagement with a modern community. […]
The Pioneers Walk Globe Sculpture Becomes an Icon for Miami
The Pioneers Walk at the Port of Miami project celebrates the legacy of Miami as a strategic location for international trade. While it contains various features that honor this history, the Pioneers Walk Sculpture Globe uniquely showcases this legacy by becoming a symbol of the city’s transformation into a cruise and cargo gateway for the […]
A Monument Helps to Transform Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park is a community park located just outside the city limits of Miami, Florida. Containing open green space and many of the other types of amenities that define most parks, the statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that greets visitors to the park has provided it with an […]