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Armenian Martyrs' Memorial Monument in Providence, Rhode Island
Armenian Martyrs' Memorial Monument in Providence, Rhode Island
Title
Armenian Martyrs' Memorial Monument in Providence, Rhode Island
Type of Memorial
Archive, Inscription, Monumental Sculpture, Park,
Sponsor(s)
American-Armenian community of Rhode Island, under management of the Armenian Ma
Placement
Several freestanding sculptures on the ground of cemetery property.
Physical Setting
Flat land.
Tourist Amenities
Yes
Map Designation
North Burial Grounds
Physical Condition
Very well preserved. Additions were made in 1998-1999.
Inscription
"WE ARMENIANS DEDICATE THIS MONUMENT TO THE IMMORTAL MEMORY OF THE 1,500,000 ARMENIAN MARTYRS MASSACRED BY THE TURKISH GOVERNMENT DURING THE 1915 GENOCIDE."
Location
North Burial Grounds Providence, Rhode Island 02908 United States
Construction Began
Spring 1998
Construction Completed
April 1999
Dedication Date
April 25, 1999
History of Ownership
Owned by the American-Armenian community of Rhode Island.
Additional Information
http://www.stsahmes.org/martyrs/martyrs.htm Arditi, Lynn. "Armenians Know Face of Genocide," The Providence Journal. April 26, 1999.
Also available on: http://www.stsahmes.org/projogeno.htm
Notable Visitors
U.S. Representative Robert A. Weygand, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Providence Mayor Vincent A. Cianci Jr.