Located just to the east of the White House in Washington D.C., Pershing Park has provided residents and visitors with a green oasis amidst the urban sprawl of the United States’ capital ever since it was created. The space has honored a World War I hero even before it was a park but it has […]
Originally called the Federal City on account of how it was intended to be the capital city of the United States of America, Washington D.C. has been a hub of economic and cultural activity for the entire country from the very beginning. That’s part of the reason that creating space throughout the city to honor […]
Dedicated to the third U.S. president and the author of the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, the Jefferson Memorial honors the legacy of Thomas Jefferson in obvious and subtle ways. Located on the National Mall’s Tidal Basin Washington D.C., the memorial is an incredible example of what it can mean for a landmark […]
Although rarely referred to as such, Union Square has provided a powerful identity for the eastern edge of the National Mall around the United States Capitol Building in Washington D.C. This 11-acre public plaza at the foot of Capitol Hill contains numerous landmarks that have come to define an identity. It’s one that means a […]
Dedicated to the President of the United States during World War II, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington D.C. allows audiences to see and experience the entire era he represents. Using elements of stone, water, and distinctive landscaping, the memorial defines the space in a way that takes visitors through the story of America […]
Originally part of the pleasure grounds for the White House, Lafayette Square has instead become an essential part of the community for residents and visitors in Washington D.C. Described as a green interval amidst the urban landscape of downtown D.C., it features some of the best views of the White House and has become a […]
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.’s struggle for opportunity and fairness for all people. Located next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., it was designed to serve as a lasting tribute to Dr. King’s legacy that connects audiences with what it means to venerate concepts like freedom, equality, and […]