Requiem (statue)
| Requiem | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | David Alan Clark |
| Year | 2025 |
| Medium | bronze |
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Requiem is the name of a statue in Rock Springs, Wyoming commemorating the victims of the Rock Springs Chinese Massacre of 1885. The statue was erected in 2025 and was created by artist David Alan Clark.[1]
The more than 7 foot tall bronze statue depicts a Chinese miner holding pieces of a tattered dragon flag while standing on the ruins of the burned Chinatown.[2] Nearly 200 people, including descendants of the victims, attended the unveiling ceremony on September 1, 2025 which marked the 140th anniversary of the massacre.[3] The statue supplements an existing plaque commemorating the 42 victims of the massacre.[1]
The statue is located on the corner of Bridger Avenue and Tisdel Street in Rock Springs near the archaeological site of the burned down Chinatown.[4]
References
- 1 2 McMurtry, Jenna (2025-09-28). "New monument commemorates tragic anti-immigrant chapter in Wyoming history". NPR. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
- ↑ Brittain, Trina Dennis (2025-09-03). "'Rock Springs is in our hearts': New monument is poignant reminder of Rock Springs' history". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
- ↑ Wonnacott, Mikayla (2025-09-19). "Unearthing History: The Story Behind Rock Springs' Lost Chinatown". www.westernwyoming.edu. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
- ↑ Lind, Kevin (2025-09-03). "A Wyoming town isn't shying away from a horrible day in its past". Deseret News. Retrieved 2026-07-14.