The Holocaust Memorial in San Francisco is on the grounds of the Legion of Honor. It was created by artist George Segal and is made out of bronze that is painted white. It’s hard to explain how intense it feels to come upon this piece in person. It is harrowing, sobering and stark especially since it sits in such the scenic and beautiful Land’s End location. If you’ve never seen it in person and find yourself in the area you should definitely take a moment to process this piece.
I showed you mine, now you show me yours.
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Green-Eyed Momster
said…
I did my best for now. I’m sorry dear Unknown Mami…. My best will have to do for now.I did not know that you had a Holocaust Memorial there. I have goosebumps.Hugs and love,GEM
August 29, 2009 10:14 PM
ymk
said…
Those are some powerful photographs. Thanks for sharing.
August 29, 2009 10:23 PM
thatgirlblogs
said…
I have never seen those. so sad.
August 29, 2009 10:48 PM
Mrs4444
said…
I would really like to visit the Holocaust Museum. Maybe some day…I found a few shots that were worthy after all 🙂 Thanks for hosting!
August 29, 2009 11:07 PM
angelcel
said…
Very poignant images.
August 30, 2009 2:43 AM
Life with Kaishon
said…
Seeing those images always makes me cry. And cry. And cry.
August 30, 2009 3:17 AM
Melinda Arnold
said…
wow, what a powerful post…I’ve added it to my list of ‘must see’s’ thank you!
August 30, 2009 5:46 AM
L.
said…
:weeping:The way you photographed the statue (“The Thinker”?) and positioned it looking down upon the memorial is so deep.My
French grandmother, who was here in the U.S. at the time, lost most of
her family in the Holocaust, including her parents and sisters.I’ve seen other Hoocaust Memorials but never this one…amazing.
August 30, 2009 5:51 AM
blueviolet
said…
Those images…wow, what can I say? Another beautiful look today. Thank you.
August 30, 2009 5:59 AM
Nancy@ifevolutionworks.com
said…
That chalk drawaing is completely amazing!
August 30, 2009 6:21 AM
confused homemaker
said…
Beautiful chalk drawing & moving images from the memorial. The
reality of what happened then seems almost like a dream but it was not
& we cannot forget.
August 30, 2009 6:31 AM
Mom of Three
said…
Ok I cheated a little. I’m linking you to an old post. But it’s my first Sunday, so I think you may forgive me!Thanks for giving me glimpses of your city!
August 30, 2009 6:57 AM
Sassy Chica
said…
Wow, that is powerful!Thanks for sharing.Smooches,Sassy Chica
August 30, 2009 8:51 AM
Joanna Jenkins
said…
Where in San Francisco is this? I’ve moved away from then 22 years ago and am pretty sure it wasn’t there when I was.Thanks for sharing.
August 30, 2009 9:02 AM
Betty
said…
What a cool memorial! Very striking and thought provoking.Thanks for sharing that!
August 30, 2009 9:23 AM
Sonya
said…
Living in the netherlands you see different memorials having to do with
the Holocaust and this one is equally powerful. The last two make you
pause..
August 30, 2009 9:30 AM
Amy
said…
Wow. Sends chills through my bones. Great photos.
August 30, 2009 10:24 AM
brainella
said…
Wow. Very striking photos.
August 30, 2009 10:29 AM
Aunt of 14
said…
That holocaust memorial… sent shivers up my spine. W.O.W.
August 30, 2009 1:05 PM
Joanna Jenkins
said…
Hey Unknown Mami, I LOVE seeing so many of your “Sundays In My City” button on my blog roll. So glad everyone is participating.xo
August 30, 2009 5:24 PM
Tammy Howard
said…
Damn, Mami…
August 30, 2009 7:29 PM
Michelle
said…
That first photo is gorgeous. Where is that taken?I didn’t know
you had a Holocaust Memorial out by you, but … so moving. And
haunting. It’s perfect that the sculptures are done in white.
August 30, 2009 8:19 PM
Helen McGinn
said…
Oh my god, U.K. that is so powerful. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait
for next week’s Sundays in My City…I hated missing this one. xx
August 31, 2009 6:38 AM
Kris
said…
Wow. Those are some really awesome, moving pictures. Makes you think.
August 31, 2009 1:37 PM
Jenni Jiggety
said…
Wow…very moving pictures…
August 31, 2009 6:12 PM
Gibby
said…
WOW. Those are powerful pics. I didn’t know there was a memorial there, either. I
have missed participating in Sundays in my City! However, I have been
out of town and have a few more upcoming trips. As soon as I can, I will
start up again!
September 2, 2009 12:27 PM
Ms. Lovely
said…
Thanks for the kind words Unknown Mami. I’m all linked up now. 🙂
September 2, 2009 2:29 PM