Monument to the Victims of the Yellow Fever Epidemic, Marble monument in Parque Patricios, Argentina.
The Monument to the Victims of the Yellow Fever Epidemic is a marble structure in Parque Florentino Ameghino in Buenos Aires, commemorating the doctors, pharmacists, and other professionals who died during the crisis. Inscriptions on the stone preserve their names for future generations.
The artist Juan Ferrari created this memorial in 1873, honoring the thousands who died from yellow fever two years earlier. The work arose immediately after the catastrophe, while the city was still grappling with its impact.
The monument displays a marble sculpture based on Juan Manuel Blanes' painting, showing a poignant scene of medical care during the epidemic. The artistic representation conveys the gravity and humanity of that period.
The monument stands in Parque Florentino Ameghino, a park with walking paths, play areas for children, and open green spaces. The site is easily accessible and suitable for a visit at any time of day.
The memorial was built on the site of a former public cemetery where many epidemic victims were buried before it closed in 1882. This connection to the burial ground makes the location a deeply personal place of remembrance for deceased residents.
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