Building a Database of Creativity in Cities

'Multatuli'; Singel Canal, Amsterdam

This bronze sculpture is sited on the Torensluis Bridge over the Singel Canal and celebrates Eduard Douwes Dekker, better known by his pen name 'Multatuli'. […] More

'Stephen Foster'; Oakland, Pittsburgh

This controversial bronze sculpture features the famous American composer Stephen Collins Foster drawing inspiration from a raggedly-dressed banjo-playing slave at his feet. […] More

McKinley Memorial; Downtown Columbus

This prominent memorial to Ohio native and the 25th President of the United States serves as the west gateway to the Statehouse grounds. […] More

Doughboy Ohio World War Memorial; Downtown Columbus

This bronze sculpture guards the west entrance of the Ohio Statehouse and symbolizes the typical soldier of the American Expeditionary forces during World War I. The term 'Doughboy' dates […] More

Christopher Lyman Magee Memorial; Oakland, Pittsburgh

One of Pittsburgh's most powerful political bosses, Christopher Lyman Magee was only elected to two political offices by effectively ran the city through the late 19th century. His legacy […] More

Muhammad Ali Center; Downtown Louisville

This large museum was built to honor Louisville native Muhammad Ali and his values. The museum is sited prominently on the Downtown riverfront and includes a large plaza and […] More

Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain; Oakland, Pittsburgh

This large fountain was placed in Schenley Plaza in 1918 to memorialize its namesake, Mary Schenley, who donated the land for what would become Schenley Plaza, Schenley Park, and the […] More

'Dippy'; Oakland, Pittsburgh

This life-size large fiberglass dinosaur in front of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History celebrates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of 'Dippy', a nearly intact fossil skeleton of a […] More

'Spirit Of Ninety Eight'; Downtown Columbus

This bronze sculpture guards the west entrance of the Ohio Statehouse and symbolizes the typical soldier of the American Expeditionary forces during World War I. The term 'Doughboy' dates […] More

Christopher Columbus Discovery Plaza; Downtown Columbus

This statue was originally placed at the campus of Pontifical College Josephenium east of Downtown. When the college was moved north of Columbus, the statue was donated to the […] More

Ohio Veterans Plaza; Downtown Columbus

This plaza was added to the statehouse grounds in 1998 during a restoration of Capitol Square. The plaza consists of several elements including a grouping of 88 flags, one […] More

Peace Statue; Downtown Columbus

The Peace Statue was commissioned by the National Women's Relief Corps, an auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic. They are the largest of the Civil War veteran's […] More

The W.H. Fish Gate; Victorian Village, Columbus

Located on the Northwest corner of Columbus' first public park, this carved stone gateway was donated by the Fish family, owners of the first company to manufacture bricks from slate […] More

Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center; Downtown Columbus

One of the most prominent buildings on the Columbus downtown riverfront, this stately building was constructed in 1933 and includes many Art Deco carvings which represent the diversity of culture […] More

'In Principle and In Practice'; Downtown Columbus

This sculpture adjacent to the Ohio Judicial Center consists of large granite words that appear to float in a shallow pool. The words are descriptive of virtues necessary for […] More

Friedrich Schiller Statue; German Village, Columbus

This large sculpture of German poet, playwright, and philosopher Friedrich Schiller stands sentinel over the large and historic park bearing his name. […] More

Union Station Arch; Arena District, Columbus

The lone remnant of the once grand entrance arcade of Columbus's Union Station, this relocated arch was designed by Daniel Burnham and now serves as a focal point of the […] More

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The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial; Arlington, Virginia

This elegant memorial honors the 184 victims of the hijacked Flight 77 which was crashed by terrorists into the west side of the Pentagon.

‘Multatuli’; Singel Canal, Amsterdam

This bronze sculpture is sited on the Torensluis Bridge over the Singel Canal and celebrates Eduard Douwes Dekker, better known by his pen name ‘Multatuli’.

‘Stephen Foster’; Oakland, Pittsburgh

This controversial bronze sculpture features the famous American composer Stephen Collins Foster drawing inspiration from a raggedly-dressed banjo-playing slave at his feet.

McKinley Memorial; Downtown Columbus

This prominent memorial to Ohio native and the 25th President of the United States serves as the west gateway to the Statehouse grounds.

Doughboy Ohio World War Memorial; Downtown Columbus

This bronze sculpture guards the west entrance of the Ohio Statehouse and symbolizes the typical soldier of the American Expeditionary forces during World War I. The term ‘Doughboy’ dates back to before the war and, although information about the origins of the term are conflicting, it most likely has some root in the soldier’s affinity for fried dough; ie, ‘Donuts’.

Christopher Lyman Magee Memorial; Oakland, Pittsburgh

One of Pittsburgh’s most powerful political bosses, Christopher Lyman Magee was only elected to two political offices by effectively ran the city through the late 19th century. His legacy is either one of extreme generosity and leadership or of corruption and greed; depending of course on who you ask.

Muhammad Ali Center; Downtown Louisville

This large museum was built to honor Louisville native Muhammad Ali and his values. The museum is sited prominently on the Downtown riverfront and includes a large plaza and amphitheater.