Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument, Armenian Genocide memorial in Bicknell Park, Montebello, United States.
The Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument is a 23-meter tower of eight white concrete columns that curve inward to meet near the top, forming three open pointed arches visible between the outer supports. It stands on a stepped stone base within a low stone wall, reached by a short flight of steps. The memorial was designed by Hrant Agbabian.
The monument was established in 1968 as a lasting tribute to those who died and survived the Armenian Genocide in the early 20th century. It was created to provide a dedicated place of remembrance for this historical tragedy.
Every April 24, Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, thousands of Armenians from across Greater Los Angeles and American politicians gather here and lay flowers. The opening ceremony in 1968 drew more than ten thousand people, with ARF, Ramgavar, Armenakan, Apostolic, Catholic and Protestant groups converging at Bicknell Park.
The monument stands in Bicknell Park, reached by a short flight of steps up to its stepped stone base, which is ringed by a low stone wall. Signs on California State Route 60 near the Garfield and Wilcox exits point the way. The annual gathering takes place on April 24, Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.
The monument's eight columns form arches that visitors often count from the stepped base; the design by Hrant Agbabian was approved by the Montebello city council on January 12, 1967, by a 4-1 vote. Fundraising among Armenians worldwide raised $125,000 for its construction.
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