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  • Armenian Martyrs' Memorial Monument in Providence, Rhode Island

    TitleArmenian Martyrs' Memorial Monument in Providence, Rhode Island
    Type of MemorialArchive, Inscription, Monumental Sculpture, Park,
    Sponsor(s)American-Armenian community of Rhode Island, under management of the Armenian Ma
    PlacementSeveral freestanding sculptures on the ground of cemetery property.
    Physical SettingFlat land.
    Tourist AmenitiesYes
    Map DesignationNorth Burial Grounds
    Physical ConditionVery 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."
    LocationNorth Burial Grounds
    Providence, Rhode Island 02908 United States
    Construction BeganSpring 1998
    Construction CompletedApril 1999
    Dedication DateApril 25, 1999
    History of OwnershipOwned by the American-Armenian community of Rhode Island.
    Additional Informationhttp://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 VisitorsU.S. Representative Robert A. Weygand, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Providence Mayor Vincent A. Cianci Jr.
     

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