Small sculptures of “Gertie the Duck” and her five hatchlings are some of the most distinctive features along the Milwaukee Riverwalk in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. These pieces were created to celebrate the impact Gertie has had on the entire city of Milwaukee. Doing so has helped to define multiple icons that connect to this legacy while […]
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Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
While “the Calatrava” has become an icon for the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM), there are various other notable monuments and landmarks located throughout Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A variety of public sculptures, monuments and landmarks are spread across the city, enabling residents and visitors to experience and interact with the many different attractions it contains. Created by […]
The Milwaukee Riverwalk Fulfills a Vision for Connection and Engagement
A continuous pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Riverwalk has linked the surrounding community in a profound manner. Featuring notable monuments as well as various attractions, the Milwaukee Riverwalk has fulfilled a vision related to connection and engagement in a way that serves the community on multiple levels. Designed […]
The Bronze Fonz Imagines a New Way to Connect with Audiences
The “Bronze Fonz” is a life-sized painted bronze statue on the Milwaukee Riverwalk in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It pays homage to a popular sitcom character from the “Happy Days” show that was set in 1950s Milwaukee. Enabling connection with audiences on an especially personal level, the statue has drawn attention to the entire area thanks to […]
Cathedral Park Square Embraces the History of Milwaukee
Located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, what is today known as Cathedral Park Square predates the city itself. This connection to the history of Milwaukee and the wider region highlights what’s possible when it comes to the creation of a monument that resonates with audiences and entire communities. Originally Known and Court House Square The first […]
Pere Marquette Park Embraces the History of the Region to Define an Identity for Milwaukee
Pere Marquette Park is a 1.9 acre park that sits directly on the Milwaukee River in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Named after the influential French Jesuit missionary and explorer, the park has cultivated an identity that is connected to the history of the entire city, highlighting what it can mean for a monument to bridge the past […]
The Court of Honor Imaginatively Memorializes the Legacy of Milwaukee
An esplanade that runs through a main thoroughfare of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Court of Honor contains four notable monuments that celebrate distinct people, events and conflicts. This collective landmark is an imaginative use of space that was originally envisioned as something far different, showcasing the many different forms that monuments can take to create […]