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San Gabriel commission reviews pergola-centered concept for veterans memorial; coalition prefers Concept 2
Summary
The Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission reviewed two conceptual designs for a proposed San Gabriel Veterans Memorial in Plaza Park, heard detailed design proposals from the landscape architect and the Veterans Coalition, and provided feedback on materials, lighting, scale and name placement; no final approval was taken.
San Gabriel’s Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission on Tuesday reviewed conceptual plans for a veterans memorial centered on a pergola and plaza in Plaza Park, with staff and the memorial coalition urging a design that can grow to accommodate hundreds of names.
The commission heard a presentation from Gary Vasquez, director of design at David Volts Design Creative, who said the coalition’s “wish list” favors Spanish-colonial or mission-style architecture, a flagpole for the American and POW flags, seals for the six military branches and space for events. Vasquez read an inspirational line the coalition proposed: “The soldier above all others prays for peace,” attributed to Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
Why it matters: City council previously selected concept 2 and asked the commission to review it; the commission’s design guidance will shape materials, lighting and placement decisions before the project moves to…
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