The Bethlehem Steel plant supplied the United States with critical building materials and served as an essential element of the Lehigh Valley region for over a century in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This literal piece of regional history could have been lost when the plant was closed but it was instead transformed into SteelStacks, a ten-acre campus […]
Serving as the state of Pennsylvania’s Medal of Honor Memorial, Soldier’s Grove has become the most significant memorial in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This four-acre setup was set aside in 1785 through the original town plan for the hoped-for establishment of Harrisburg as the state capital, showcasing how a memorial can impact the past, present and future […]
Named after the civil rights leader, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King City Government Center has become an important element of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The building represents the third generation of development to occupy this site, showcasing what it can mean for a landmark to transform a space and provide a means of identity for a […]
Old City Hall Apartments represent an important transformation of a historic building located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A piece of history that might otherwise have been lost or destroyed has instead become an important part of the present and future of the city and community. Technical High School & Old City Hall The oldest public […]
The Pennsylvania Capitol Grounds, officially known as Capitol Park, have a direct connection to the people and events that would come to define the state of Pennsylvania and the capital city of Harrisburg. Featuring a variety of monuments and landmarks, Capitol Park has created experiences for both residents and visitors that allow them to experience […]
A Gathering at the Crossroads is a sculpture series that celebrates the anniversaries of the 15th and 19th amendments, which respectively provided African-Americans and women the right to vote. It also represents a neighborhood that previously resided in what is today the grounds of the State Capital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In doing so, the piece […]
Commissioned by ArtsQuest in conjunction with The National Endowment for the Arts Placemaking Initiative, the Fire Bridge sculpture that resides on the SteelStacks complex honors the steelmaking that used to take place at the location. At the same time, it represents the rebirth of site and as well as the entire community of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. […]