These Southern California memorials to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. are more than statues - they're impressive and moving artistic tributes with sculpture as well as landscape design.
These Southern California memorials to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. are more than statues - they're impressive and moving artistic tributes with sculpture as well as landscape design.
One of the earliest memorials to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Southern California is this 1971 statue by Julian Martinez Soto in front of the San Bernardino City Hall. Funds for the statue and its 1981 installation and dedication came from a strong community effort, proudly described in several bronze plaques.
LOCATION: in front of Old City Hall, 300 N. "D" Street, San Bernardino, California, USA
LOCATION: in front of Old City Hall, 300 N. "D" Street, San Bernardino, California, USA
In the Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles, across from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital, Tina Allen's bas relief sculpture of Rev. King, Jr. and Dr. Charles R. Drew has graced the corner of the King Drew Magnet High School for more than two decades.
LOCATION: 1601 E. 120th Street, Willowbrook, South Los Angeles, California, USA
LOCATION: 1601 E. 120th Street, Willowbrook, South Los Angeles, California, USA
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| "Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.and Dr. Charles R. Drew" (1998) by Tina Allen |
The City of Riverside's 1999 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, on the City's Main Street Mall, contains the moving "I Have a Dream" sculpture by Lisa Reinertson, which depicts Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. striding forward with two young children under his arms. Etched quotations surround the sculpture and are embedded in the granite pavement.
LOCATION: Main Street Pedestrian Mall between 9th Street and University Avenue, Riverside, California, USA
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s image can be found in many tributes to famous heroes, and "World Stage Legacy" at the Los Angeles Colosseum presents an especially sensitive portrayal. The large 220-foot wide mural by David Flores shows an array of famous speakers and athletes who have appeared at the Los Angeles Colosseum. Next to President John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr. is shown in a prayerful moment.
LOCATION: 3911 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
In addition to public artworks, two memorial parks in the Los Angeles area pay tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. with both recreational and contemplative features.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in South Los Angeles includes a baseball diamond, lighted basketball courts, lighted tennis courts, a children's play area and picnic tables.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Tree Grove was dedicated in March 2018. The inspirational pathway is flanked by boulders containing his inspiring quotes and leads to a 20-foot high obelisk monument. The memorial offers spectacular views of downtown Los Angeles, and by late 2020 it will connect a 13-mile Park-to-Playa trail between Baldwin Hills and the beach.
LOCATION: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Tree Grove, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, 4100 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA
LOCATION: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Tree Grove, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, 4100 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA
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