Tucson World War II Memorial
The artists inspiration was to create a vernacular and traditional structure to honor the young men who died in WWII from Tucson, and to provide a place for the community to gather to honor all WWII Tucson Veterans. The setting within historical Armory Park allowed for a sculptural wall and comprehensive gathering site, including the courtyard and seating designed by the artists.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Downtown
Collection(s): City of Tucson
Funding: City of Tucson, Ward 5
Artist(s): Lauri Slenning, Rebecca Thompson
Lauri Slenning, Rebecca Thompson, Tucson World War II Memorial, 2013.
Working with rammed earth, glass, bronze, and concrete, artists Lauri Slenning and Rebecca Thompson created a space for folks to gather and pay tribute to fallen WWII soldiers from the city of Tucson. A large, bronze eagle sits perched atop a rammed ear wall, which holds the inscribed names of fallen soldiers.
Address: Armory Park (221 S 6th Ave.)