History of Ellis Isle Ellis Isle was America's largest immigration station, it opened in 1892. Ellis Isle was used for many purposes over the last century, an immigration processing office, a detainment camp during WWII as well as a training facility, as well as a museum. Did you know, Ellis Isle was originally only 3.3 acres, but was filled with dirt and stone from the excavation of the New York City subways to make it a total area of 27.5 acres to house the immigration station.…
When we consider memorializing an event or person in the form of a monument, no one would imagine it being gnawed away by rats. Certain shortfalls arise when contrasting these forgotten structures and, say, the often-visited monuments of the National Mall. We must mind these qualities if we wish to prevent its fall to obscurity. Foremost, whatever cause our memorial will commemorate, it must resound in the hearts of the people.…
When remembering someone, there is a lot of things that have to be put into prospect. You cannot just go into something thinking that you can wing it, because after high school that doesn't really work. Monuments honor the dead and the achievements that were often done while in their lifetime and that have to do with the sacrifices that they had to make. There are three main factors that go into play when making a monument for the remembered. The location, size and materials put into it.…
Memorializing is something that has remained a significant piece of our lives, something we as a society have seen done since as long as we can remember. The need to commemorate events and people can be complex in the sense that there are various reasons to create monuments and memorials, whether it be to recognize accomplishments or show respect to deep sacrifice. No matter what the central reason to create a monument is, it's imperative that it remains meaningful. In order to create a meaningful and significant monument, there are multiple factors to first consider. It's necessary for a monument's purpose and significance to be thought of first, to ensure that the monument should even be built in the first place.…
Creating a memorial can be complicated. When choosing a way to symbolize an important part of history, there are multiple factors that play an important role. A group or agency should consider the cost and properly symbolizing the event or person within the creation of the monument. The cost of a dedication is a necessary aspect.…
Monuments are a way people remember the past. They can represent people, events or a document. Some monuments are created that should not be. For example, they do not follow a certain criteria. When people create monuments, they should take into consideration the location and the historical significance.…
History of Richmond’s Robert E. Lee Monument Monuments exist for the purpose of recognizing a significant individual or event. They provide a glimpse into the past, reflecting the attitudes of the government and people at a given time. However, as cultural ideas and norms shift towards a more progressive view, relics of the past are called into question. In American history, some of the most disputed examples of this are the myriad of memorials that honor the former Confederacy. One such memorial, a statue of Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Virginia, was created in reverence of his qualities as a renowned and honorable leader, as well as a regional hero.…
However as said in source C, “I have to admit: Mount Rushmore bothers me. It was bad enough that white men drove the Sioux from hills they still hold sacred; did they have to carve faces all over them too?” Even though the Crazy Horse memorial for the Sioux Indians still hasn’t been completed, both memorials are meant to honor two very different cultures. Monuments should be built for people who have done something significant in their lives. For instance, Martin Luther King, Jr’s speech changed many people's lives.…
There’s a lot of planning to do when making a monument. There are public monuments that people see when they go out and see everyday and honored. Public monuments inspire people and get emotionally connected with the people.…
The Nation Cemetery really helped a lot of people realize how much this battle meant, they also realized that the Battle of Gettysburg will never be forgotten. Gettysburg was such a turning point because it soon led up to the South surrendering and North becoming the winners it also led to blacks being free from slavery. Overall, the Battle of Gettysburg was probably one of the greats battles that the U.S. has ever been in and by that it was also one of the biggest turning points for the Civil War and the U.S.…
The monuments as well represent the first leaders of the slavery and discrimination founders. Some statues included Confederate general Robert E. Lee from a city park. While these statues still are displayed…
By the early 20th century, military commemoration and historical sites were growing in popularity in the United States. Federal and state governments, as well as private enterprises, were purchasing large amounts of land to serve as cemeteries, reunion grounds and historical parks for the purposes of celebration and remembrance. This was especially true in the American South, where a push for Confederate memorial grounds and commemorative sites sprung up in considerable numbers after the end of the Civil War and the cooling of Reconstruction. However, the rise of commemorative sites in the South often exacerbated local political tensions and reinforced segregation problems. While this did not at first seem to be the explicit intent of Southern commemorative sites, available sources suggest these sites and events -- often established in the early 20th century and tied to other groups-- had a lasting impact on public institutions, race relations, and historical memory in Southern states.…
Although Memorial of the Cherokee Nation was a failed petition, it deserves recognition. When people hear the word “memorial,” thoughts of celebration or commemoration emerge. In one period of history, the term “memorial became affiliated to the fate…
The monument I would create is in Boston, Massachusetts, which is a historically rich city, but I would create a monument to one specific event named the Boston Massacre. This is a significant event in the history of United States, where British troops murdered some Americans after they formed a mob. This partly led up to the Revolutionary War where America fought Britain. This monument would be made of dolomitic marble. It would contain a 20 x 20 replication of Paul Revere’s engraving of the Boston Massacre, and under it an inscription explaining the Boston Massacre.…
As the modern age has brought in a wave of secularism, one would expect the draw of sacred spaces to also dwindle. This has not appeared to be the case. Though many times we see a sacred space as being tied exclusively to religion, these are in fact any place that people or society have set aside. The word “sacred” tend to stir up images of centuries-old churches and monuments, but what each person holds as sacred can differ greatly. In modern society many issues have arisen between those who make claim to an area that they considered sacred and those who disagree with this distinction.…