Named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the hero of the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, Perry Square is defined by a legacy that permeates across every era of Erie, Pennsylvania. With numerous notable monuments as well as various places for the community to gather and connect, it highlights what it can […]
Commemorating the September 11th attacks that were conducted against the United States in 2001, the Erie 9-11 Memorial mixes a literal piece of history with the people and stories that would come to define the event. Located at the Erie Maritime Museum right next to the next to the Erie County Public Library in Erie, […]
Presque Isle Lighthouse is located on the shore of Lake Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania. It began operation in 1873 to serve as an essential navigational aid on the lake but would eventually outlive that purpose. Rather than be discarded, it has been transformed into a monument that celebrates the history of the region. Turning a […]
Dedicated to the victory of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812, the Perry Monument is a 101 foot obelisk-shaped monument located at the eastern end of Presque Isle in Erie, Pennsylvania. After being installed, it quickly became an icon of the local community that has been able to provide visitors with a […]
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Liberty Bell has become an icon of American independence. No tickets are required to view this symbol of Philadelphia and America as a whole that attracts more than one million visitors each year. The notoriety that the Liberty Bell represents has enabled the construction of a facility and park that […]
Logan Sqaure is an open-space park in Philadelphia that serves as a critical hub for the city. Also known as Logan Circle, it takes its name from the eponymous neighborhood and has been transformed over the decades from what was a place for public executions into a central hub of Philadelphia’s version of Paris’ Champs […]
Located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, Franklin Square is an important element of the past and present of the city. With a history that stretches back to the founding of the city as well as contemporary attractions and activities, Franklin Square highlights what it can mean for a public space to become a favorite […]