What was formerly known as Francis Street Park in Port Angeles, Washington, became the 9/11 Memorial Waterfront Park thanks to the installation of a literal piece of history tied to an event that forever changed the United States of America. The landmark highlights what it can mean for a space to be transformed in a […]
Located just outside the state capitol building in Olympia, Washington, the Winged Victory Monument commemorates the sacrifices made by the citizens of Washington in World War I and has become an important icon of the modern community. The connection of the past to the present in a space that would otherwise be just another traffic […]
Utilizing materials that range from stone to steel, monuments are typically built to endure on a generational level. The concrete and granite that define the And So We Endure monument, located in Edmonds, Washington, is similarly designed to stand the test of time. However, the words and symbols that it contains are connected to a […]
What was a desolate and contaminated area formerly used for industrial purposes was transformed into the Olympic Sculpture Park for the benefit of audiences of all types. It has given Seattle residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a variety of public art while also taking in the natural beauty of the Olympic Mountains and […]
While neighborhoods and entire cities have been able to develop icons and monuments that make them distinct, cultivating an identity that resonates to both residents and visitors isn’t just about the presence of these kinds of recognizable elements. While the Fairhaven district in Bellingham, Washington has a few of these distinctive icons and monuments, what […]
Containing over three dozen works of art, Big Rock Garden Park is an oasis of culture and connection located in the middle of the Silver Beach neighborhood in Bellingham, Washington. Nature and art complement each other in a way that resonates to viewers of all types, highlighting how an imaginative approach to enabling connections can […]
Located between the City Center and the Lettered Streets Neighborhood in Bellingham, Washington, Maritime Heritage Park provides the community with a place to relax but has also become a gathering spot for important events. This connection to the people and culture of the area has been enabled by the unique monuments and features that it […]