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Monument at Bicknell Park in Montebello, California
Local Armenian community members and institutions.
Architect/Designer/Artist
Architect: A. Aghababian
Placement
Freestanding structure in a park.
Physical Setting
In a large park on a hill.
Tourist Amenities
Yes
Map Designation
Bicknell Park
Physical Condition
Well preserved.
Inscription
"ARMENIAN MARTYRS MEMORIAL MONUMENT: THIS MONUMENT ERECTED BY AMERICANS OF ARMENIAN DECENT, IS DEDICATED TO THE 1,500,000 ARMENIAN VICTIMS OF THE GENOCIDE PERPETUATED BY THE TURKISH GOVERNMENT 1915-1921, AND TO MEN OF ALL NATIONS WHO HAVE FALLEN VICTIM OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY." (Script is also is Armenian).
Location
Armenian Martyr's Monument Montebello, California 90640 United States
Construction Began
Early 1960s
Construction Completed
1965
Dedication Date
April 24, 1965
Prior Use of Site
Bicknell Public Park.
History of Ownership
The entire property belongs to the City of Montebello.
Notable Visitors
Asparez & Asparez Online. Glendale, CA (April 1985-2000) Kidd, Kristen. "Perpetual Reminders," Armenian International Magazine (April 1999), pp. 48-50.
Editorial Broad of Armenian Encyclopedia. The Armenian Question. Yerevan: 1996.