by Kai Stephenson | Nov 4, 2016 | Artifacts, BED3, Built Environment Descriptions, Liberty Plaza, political
Two columns separate the main green lawn from the liberty bell enclosure. The preamble to The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution rest on plaques on both of these colmuns. They serve as a reminder of the civil liberties granted to each of...
by Kai Stephenson | Nov 4, 2016 | Artifacts, BED3, Built Environment Descriptions, Liberty Plaza, political
Dedicated by the Boy Scouts of America, The Statue of Liberty replica stands tall at the entrance to Liberty Plaza. While definitely not as large as the original, I found the symbol very effective in promoting the purpose of the park. The plaque below reads...
by Kai Stephenson | Nov 4, 2016 | Artifacts, BED3, Built Environment Descriptions, Liberty Plaza, political
The Liberty Bell replica is located towards the west end of the plaza. One of 53 cast in France, this replica was given to the United States in 1950. The plaque below the bell reads “Dedicated to You, a Free Citizen in a Free Land”. The Liberty Bell is a...
by Kai Stephenson | Nov 4, 2016 | Artifacts, BED3, Built Environment Descriptions, Liberty Plaza, political
These flags encircle the liberty bell replica located next to the lawn. They represent each of the original 13 colonies, as well as the United States flag. This area as a whole focuses on the civil liberties granted to each of us. The flags each have a label...
by jcarpenter11 | Nov 1, 2016 | Auburn Avenue, BED3, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Images, King National Historic Site, Martin Luther King Jr., New Horizons Sanctuary
This large sign or piece of architecture is situated near the sidewalk, announcing the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. This is across the street from the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and in front of the New Horizons Sanctuary of the new Ebenezer...
by jcarpenter11 | Nov 1, 2016 | Auburn Avenue, BED3, Birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Images, Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District
This is an image of Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home. I have walked by this site multiple times in the past 3 months and it has never been open, due to ongoing repairs. However, I find that the adjacent building, the bookstore and giftshop, is always...