Honoring all of the people who fought and died for Texas’s independence, the San Jacinto Monument is the world’s tallest war memorial. Residing just outside of Houston, Texas, the monument is equal parts tribute and inspiration, allowing viewers to experience the history, culture and grandness that define the community and larger region. Honoring Revolutionary Texas […]
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The San Antonio Riverwalk Creates Incredible Experiences for Residents and Visitors
One level down from the main streets, the San Antonio Riverwalk provides a peaceful and pleasing way to navigate the city. This functional attraction is connected to the history and culture of San Antonio, Texas, enabling residents and visitors to have unique and profound experiences with each. From Flood Bypass Channel to Top Texas Attraction […]
Labor Plaza Transforms a Space to Celebrate the History of the Labor Movement in San Antonio
Located in San Antonio, Texas, Labor Plaza highlights the contributions of the labor movement and labor leaders in the city and the United States. Featuring multiple landmarks and plenty of space to reflect on the past and come together in the present, the landmark has transformed the space in a way that enables connection on […]
The Pearl Transforms a Neglected Location into a Hub for San Antonio
The Pearl is a neighborhood on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas, that is always full of life and activity. This activity is a result of an effort to transform the space into a landmark for the region, highlighting what can happen when a vision to revitalize an entire neighborhood comes to fruition. A Symbol […]
The Founders Monument Celebrates the Historic Founding of San Antonio
Representing the four communities that established the original community, the Founders Monument is directly connected to the history of San Antonio, Texas. This history is inherently linked to the origins of the entire region in a way that the community of the present can interpret and interact with to cultivate connection across eras. The First […]
Veterans Memorial Plaza Creates a Place of Honor and Tribute in San Antonio
Located in downtown San Antonio, Veterans Memorial Plaza was created to provide a place of honor that would allow visitors to pay tribute to veterans and those that didn’t return from the battlefield. Home to numerous individual war memorials, the plaza showcases what it can mean to create connections between audiences in the past and […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in San Antonio, Texas
Established as a Spanish mission and colonial outpost in 1718, San Antonio has become synonymous with the Battle of the Alamo, although there is much more to the city and community. As the oldest municipality in Texas, it has a legacy that is celebrated via various monuments and landmarks in obvious and subtle ways across […]