1B Cultural Landscapes by Laura Tyler

EXAMPLE: The Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada

lmtyler — 2023-11-14 16:12:32 UTC

The first hotel-casino was built in 1946. A combination of entrepreneurship, access to water, an extensive transportation network, and permissive state laws allowed it to grow despite being in the Mojave Desert. Built of materials such as concrete and metal, the architecture is an eclectic mix of modern buildings and look-alikes designed to attract tourists.

Easter Island Moais

2023-11-16 13:36:13 UTC

The Moai's were built in 1400 - 1600 AD they were built to honor chieftains and important people who had passed away. They were made out of volcanic rock and built to look like humans the purpose of the Moai was to hold the spirits of the dead. Easter island has been preserved humans as it is now a national park.

Central Park, New York City

371315 — 2023-11-16 13:37:59 UTC

Central Park was built in 1858, to access the needs recreational needs because the city was growing so fast. Its main purpose was to offer a place to escape from the stressors of urban life and to commune with nature and fellow New Yorkers. Workers moved over 5 million cubic yards of stone, earth, and topsoil, built 36 bridges & arches, and constructed 11 overpasses over traverse roads. They also planted 50,000 trees, shrubs, and vines. Olmsted and Vaux designed Central Park to incorporate a variety of landscapes and experiences. They also worked to bring landscape architecture to life. The purpose of the Central Park was to give people an escape from the city with green space.

Glacier National Park-Owen

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On May 10, 1910 Glacier National park in Montana became the 10th national park in the United States. It became a national park to preserve the glacier cut mountains and preserve the numerous wildlife throughout the park. Throughout the national park there are many hanging valleys, lakes, glacier stairways, and glacier deposits.Some of the many materials found in the mountains and sediment are sandstone,shale and limestone. The mountains in Glacier national park were cut by glaciers over 170 million years ago.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

2023-11-16 13:40:06 UTC

Built in 326 A.D., the Church of the Holy Sepulchre or the Church of the Resurrection is an Eastern Orthodox Church in Jerusalem. It was built for the purpose of holding the cross that Jesus was nailed to and the tomb his body was resurrected from, along with religious worship. It is a mostly stone structure, using designs from Orthodox churches like the Hagia Sophia. To hold the cross and tomb of Jesus, along with religious worship.

Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, London

2023-11-16 13:40:16 UTC

The royal botanical gardens started being built in 1929 and was finished in 1989. It was made so that they could keep rare or threatened plants under conservation through biodiversity research. The garden has elements that illustrate significant periods of art through gardens. It was built with iron framed glass houses to protect the plants.

The Vatican, Within the borders of Rome-Dominic

2023-11-16 13:40:19 UTC

The vatican was built in 1929. It was built to be a huge church, and the home of the pope. It is mostly constructed of concrete and glass, however there are hints of marbel structures. The building was designed in a very traditonal manner and has many pillars and large open courts. The purpose of this holy church of worship was to serve as the head of the church for roman caltholics, but these days it also serves as a pretty tourist atracttion and a place to meet the pope.

Golden Gate Bridge

2023-11-16 13:40:20 UTC

The Golden Gate Bridge was created on January 5, 1933. The bridge was built to span the gap between San Francisco and Marin Country. The Golden Gate Bridge is made of steel, concrete, and of course paint. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the world's biggest examples of art deco design. The Golden Gate Bridge's purpose is to allow for transportation across the water.

Statue of Liberty - New York City (Ellis Island)

2023-11-16 13:41:28 UTC

The Statue of Liberty was built as a gift from France to the United States, in 1865. It demonstrates the American values of freedom and "liberty." Other than being a gift, this cultural landscape is used as a sightseeing tourist attraction. The statue was originally a brown color, but oxidation turned the copper green.

Mt. Rushmore South Dakota, United States

2023-11-16 13:41:37 UTC

Mt. Rushmore was built in 1925. The purpose was to show the communication, preservation, expansion, and unification of the U.S. showing some of the most influential people in U.S. history. Mount Rushmore was fully made out of granite. It was built to look like Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. The purpose was to memorialize the figures of America.

Forest Hill Park

2023-11-16 13:41:40 UTC

Forest Hill Park was first built in 1933. The First made Forest Hill Park to attract passengers. Most of the Buildings and other fun activities in Forest Hill Park were built of granite. The architecture style of Forest Hill Park was Greek Revival and Bungalow/craftsman. Forest Hill Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and the design of the Park was mostly stone, old, and very hilly. The main purpose of Forest Hill Park was first to attract lots of people with all of the activities that you are able to do. It also is over 100 acres long.

Niagara falls in New York

2023-11-16 13:41:42 UTC

Niagara falls is a series of waterfalls located on the boarder of the US and Canada. This cultural landscape formed 12,000 years ago. This is a tourist attraction and more than 12 million people visit it per year. The maid of the mist is a specific tourist attraction which takes people for a boat ride in the falls. It is also a boarder crossing spot. Niagara falls is made up of rocks like limestone and sandstone and water from melted glaciers. There is a bridge above the falls connecting US and Canada called the Rainbow Bridge which is made of steel arch.

Rockefeller Center - Zoe Morgan

2023-11-16 13:41:47 UTC

Rockefeller Center is located in New York City and was built in the 1930s. This was built to replace the Metropolitan Opera Building after it was taken down in 1926. It was meant to serve as a mass media entertainment center to home things like the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) and Radio-Keith-Orpheum (RKO). The many buildings that can be found here were built out of limestone and steel. Multiple different famous architectural buildings can be found here such as the Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Today Rockefeller Center is still used for entertainment, for example, the Macy's Day Parade is held here every year on Thanksgiving and broadcast on television.

The Parthenon in Athens, Greece

2023-11-16 13:42:02 UTC

Built between 447 and 438 B. CE, the Parthenon was built to thank Athena, the goddess of wisdom, after a victory over the Persian invaders. It is built out of ancient marble and is supported by 46 outer columns, each 34 ft tall. The original architect was Pericles, who ordered the construction and design of the Temple. In addition to honoring Athena, the Parthenon was also used as a treasury by the Athenian government.

Big Ben in London, England.

2023-11-16 13:42:04 UTC

The Big Ben was built in 1843 along with the Westminster palace to replace the previous palace that had burnt down. It was built in the Gothic Revival style and because of that it was made of brick work covered by limestone, lancet windows, heavy ornamentation, pinnacles, and the use of natural materials such as stone and iron. The Big Ben is a tower clock known for its accuracy and for its massive hour bell.

Leaning Tower of Pisa in the city of Pisa, Tuscany, West-Central Italy

2023-11-16 13:42:47 UTC

The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built in 1173, August 9th. It was built to serve as a complex bell tower but eventually started to lean but never fell. The tower was made of a series of stones including marble, lime, and stones. It was built in a circular ditch about five feet deep. The ground it was built on was made of clay, fine sand, and shells. The purpose of this build was to show the strengths and prosperity of the city.

Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2023-11-16 13:57:25 UTC

Construction of the Burj Khalifa took 6 years, starting on January 6, 2004, and ending on January 4, 2010. It was built to house a variety of commercial, residential, and hospitality ventures and to attract a large number of tourists from all over the world. The Burj Khalifa is made out of concrete, reinforced steel, glass, and embossed stainless steel. The tower is composed of three elements arranged around a central core. Its purpose is to embody the world's highest aspirations and to be the centerpiece of large-scale, mixed-use development.

The Bran Castle

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The Bran castle began building in 1377 and finished in 1388. The Bran castle is a national monument in Transylvania. The castle was built by the Saxon colonists as a border between South and North Transylvania during the mid-evil age. The Bran castle is famous for spawning the original vampire legend of count Dracula. The Bran castle is also famous for housing Vlad III Dracula, the man who was the inspiration for Dracula. The Bran castle is a mix between Mid evil and Gothic elements. It is a massive guard tower with large red roofs aswell as narrow openings to shoot cannons out of.

Bunker Hill Monument

2023-11-16 16:53:03 UTC

The Bunker Hill Monument was completed in 1842 and dedicated on June 17, 1843. It was built to have a more permanent monument to memorialize the battle. At first, an 18-foot wooden pillar was used as a monument but then in 1823, a group created the Bunker Hill Monument Association with the goal of making a more permanent solution. It is in the middle of a four-acre square. surrounded by a circle of trees and a cast iron fence. It is one of eight sites comprising Boston National Historical Park and one of seventeen sites along the Freedom Trail. It is divided into quadrants by walkways accessed by grand staircases located at the center of each side. Its spiraling 294 steps lead to a small viewing platform with a view of Charlestown, Boston. At the base of the monument sits a statue of American Colonel William Prescott. The purpose main purpose is to have a more permanent Monument for the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Federal Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland - Nathan Lessley

2023-11-17 02:07:54 UTC

Federal Hill Park was built it 1780 and officially dedicated as a public park in the year 1880. The park was used as a defensive stronghold in the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Now, it is meant ot be a public park open to tourists and the people of the city. The park is on a naturally formed hill, but humans have added unique monuments, a playground, and built a six-foot stone wall around the park. It is surrounded by the city of Baltimore and very modern architecture buildings. and there is a marina around the corner. The purpose of this park is to provide a great view of Baltimore City and the harbor.

Example: Grand Canyon, Arizona

2023-11-17 12:38:57 UTC

The Grand Canyon was built on February 26, 1919. The Grand Canyon was built because it is a product of tectonic activity. The Grand Canyon was built with sandstone and mudstone, which are both sedimentary rocks, with also some areas of igneous rock. The architecture and design of the Grand Canyon are just the carving of rock to make the Canyon. The Grand Canyon is a sacred place of serenity and reflection that invites exploration and adventure, instilling both gratitude and humility.

Phalen Park St. Paul, Minnesota

2023-11-20 12:28:35 UTC

Phalen Park was first built in 1899 in St. Paul, Minnesota, in order to support water recreation and preserve the native woodlands. Has a concrete bridge and also a traditional pagoda called the Xiang-Jiang Pavilion, modeled after the Aiwan pavillion, as a gift from their sister city, Changsha. Helped made by the Hmong community in honor of being a city most Hmong came to at first when arriving in America.

ST Basil's Cathedral

2023-11-20 12:53:32 UTC

ST Basil's Cathedral was built in 15551-1561. It is an Orthodox church located in Moscow, Russia. It was ordered to be built by Ivan the Terrible for the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. The foundation was white stone but the church walls were constructed of red brick. It is byzantine and Muscovy\tradtional architecture. It was molded after the kingdom of heaven as described in the bible. It is an orthodox church for worshipers to attend but is also one of Russia's biggest tourist attractions.