Albuquerque, New Mexico, Living Tree with Plaque
| Subject: | The victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. (view image) |
| Type of Memorial: | Commemorative Plaque, Inscription |
| Sponsor(s): | Armenian Cultural Association of New Mexico, Inc.. |
| Architect/Designer/Artist: | Jerry Chakerian and Charles Klanian, Board Members of Armenian Cultural Association of New Mexico, Inc., (at the time of the dedication in 1981). |
| Placement: | A living tree at the base of which is a travertine stone with a commemorative plaque. The tree and plaque are on the spacious landscaped grounds at the entrance to the Museum of Albuquerque, New Mexico. |
| Physical Setting: | Urban fabric. |
| Tourist Amenities: | Yes |
| Map Designation: | Museum of Albuquerque |
| Physical Condition: | The healthy tree was planted twenty years ago. The surrounding shrubs have grown heavily. They are pruned periodically. Since the dedication, a sculpture garden has been added to the grounds of the Art Museum The museum is built in the traditional adobe style of the Southwestern United States. |
| Inscription: | "THIS TREE PRESENTED TO THE MUSEUM OF ALBUQUERQUE A Living Commemoration To The 1915 Genocide of The Armenian Nation Armenian Cultural Association of New Mexico 1981." |
| Location: | 2000 Mountain Road, N.W. Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104 United States |
| Construction Completed: | Spring 1981 |
| Dedication Date: | May 9, 1981 |
| Prior Use of Site: | Museum grounds. |
| Notable Visitors: | Commemorated annually with visiting Armenian Church clergy and other civic and religious guests. |
Florence Chakerian.
