Armenian Memorial, Bayside

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Title

Armenian Memorial, Bayside

Creator

Portland Room

Description

Views of the memorial to the Armenian people of Portland, at the corner of Cumberland Avenue and Franklin Arterial, which reads: "This memorial is dedicated to the survivors of the Armenian Genocide, 1915-1923, who settled in Bayside. By the early twentieth century, over 250 Armenian families lived in Portland, where they established businesses and a vibrant social life."

The church in the background of the middle photo is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 190 Cumberland Avenue, Portland.

Citation

Portland Room, “Armenian Memorial, Bayside,” Portland Contemporary Archives: Portland Public Library, accessed April 27, 2024, https://portlandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/126.