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Miami Beach, Florida
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The monument stands on Monument Island, which was created in 1920 as part of a series of artificial islands in Biscayne Bay.
It was built to honor Henry Flagler, a key figure in the development of Florida's east coast and the Florida East Coast Railway.
The monument is a 110-foot tall obelisk, making it a prominent feature visible from various points around Miami Beach.
The monument was completed in 1920, just a year after Henry Flagler's death.
The monument is designed in the classical style, reminiscent of ancient Egyptian obelisks.
The creation of Monument Island and the Flagler Memorial was part of Carl Fisher's vision to attract tourists and investors to Miami Beach.
