Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument in Montebello, California

Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument in Montebello, California

Towering above the surrounding area is the abstract and imposing 75-foot-tall Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument. It is appropriately situated in the city of Montebello, home to one of the oldest Armenian communities in Southern California. It was the first memorial in the U.S. dedicated to the genocide built on public land, in contrast to earlier, smaller monuments typically located on church properties, a shift that marked a new level of visib…