Migration Memorials - Irish

Arrival

branmkam@unc.edu — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 22:31:52 +0000

Description:

This monument is by Irish sculptor John Behan, and is a symbol of the positive impacts of Irish immigration in both the United States and beyond. It was a gift from Ireland to the United Nations.

LocationMem:

United Nations Headquarters, 405 42nd Street, New York, NY

Institution:

United Nations

Official/Unofficial:

Official

Group Acknowledged:

Irish immigrants around the world

Physical Aspects:

This monument shows various immigrants disembarking off of a ship, much like many Irish did at Ellis Island, not too far from the UN building. The ship is packed full of people, looking towards America and towards a new life.

Date of Dedication:

December 2000

Place Location:

Themes:

Irish

Ireland

new york

United Nations

settlers

immigration

James Brendan Connolly Monument

kendal@unc.edu — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:23:28 +0000

Description:

This is a statue that commemorates James Brendan Connolly, an American athlete and author who was the son of Irish immigrants.

LocationMem:

Old Colony Ave & Mt Vernon St Boston, MA 02125

Institution:

Boston Art Commission

Official/Unofficial:

Official

Group Acknowledged:

Son of Irish immigrant

Historical Subject:

James Brendan Connolly was an American athlete who competed in the Olympics. Later in his life, he became a prominent American author. Connolly was one of 12 children of Irish immigrants.

Physical Aspects:

The monument has a large plaque with Connolly's name, as well as a statue of him. In the statue, Connolly is depicted so that it looks like he just completed an Olympic track event.

Date of Dedication:

Unknown

Place Location:

Themes:

Irish Famine Memorial

kendal@unc.edu — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:32:35 +0000

Description:

The Irish Famine Memorial is a collection of two statues that depict a family suffering from the Great Famine in Ireland, and another prosperous family who migrated to the U.S.

LocationMem:

Boston, MA 02108

Institution:

Boston Redevelopment Authority

Official/Unofficial:

Official

Group Acknowledged:

Irish immigrants

Historical Subject:

This statue commemorates the 150 year anniversary since the height of the Great Famine. The Great Famine led to a great migration of Irish people to the U.S.

Physical Aspects:

The memorial depicts two groups. The first is a family that appears ragged and starving, having suffered from the Irish Potato Famine. The second group is prosperous and well-fed, having found prosperity after moving to the United States.

Date of Dedication:

June 1998

Place Location:

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