Seeing the Past in Present Tense

This article was interesting because it was very informative on what a monument is and what it is supposed to symbolize. It also raises questions about what the purpose of having monuments are. monuments are supposed to symbolize an event or person in history to help us remember that special person, place, or thing at that event. However do we really need them in the future when all they do is take space up that can be used for other structures to help us.