Providence, Rhode Island, Armenian Martyrs' Memorial Monument
| Subject: | The victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. (view image) |
| Type of Memorial: | Inscription, Monumental Sculpture, Park |
| Sponsor(s): | American-Armenian community of Rhode Island, under management of the Armenian Martyrs' Memorial Committee |
| 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 |
| Web Site: | www.stsahmes.org/martyrs/martyrs.htm |
| Construction Began: | Spring 1998 |
| Construction Completed: | April 1999 |
| Dedication Date: | April 25, 1999 |
| Development/Construction Process: | The monument consists of a central domed arch, which houses a composition of Khachkars (a similar design to the Genocide Memorial in Edjmiadsin, Armenia). This is flanked by two inscription-stones on both sides. Armenian Martyrs' Memorial Committee Co-Chairman Martin Mahdesyan, Co-Chairman Carlos Taraktzian, Co-Chairman Ramon Zorabedian, Kenneth Baronian, Ruben Chakmakian, Terrance Martiesian, Ara A. Shiragian, John Varadian, Joyce Yeremian. |
| History of Ownership: | Owned by the American-Armenian community of Rhode Island. |
| Commemorative Activities: | Annual commemorations on April 24. Dedication of new addition to the memorial on April 25, 1999. |
| Notable Visitors: | U.S. Representative Robert A. Weygand, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Providence Mayor Vincent A. Cianci Jr. |
| 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 |
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