Statue of Lucha Reyes

Statue of Lucha Reyes
Year2009
SubjectLucha Reyes
LocationMariachi Plaza, Los Angeles, California
Coordinates34°02′51″N 118°13′11″W / 34.047536°N 118.219601°W / 34.047536; -118.219601

The Statue of Lucha Reyes is a bronze sculpture in Los Angeles, California, located at Mariachi Plaza, honoring Lucha Reyes, known as the "Queen of Ranchera".[1]

History

Lucha Reyes had lived in Los Angeles for part of her life.[2] The monument to her was erected on 15 November 2009 at Mariachi Plaza, in the LA neighborhood of Boyle Heights.[3]

In 2014, the street which passes next to Mariachi Plaza was rededicated as Avenida Lucha Reyes.[4]

References

  1. ^ University of Southern California - Ethnic Los Angeles: Representing the Culture of Mexico Throughout the Plaza
  2. ^ El Régio - Editorial: Lucha Reyes
  3. ^ LA Taco - Boyle Heights Street Honoring Mariachi Queen Lucha Reyes May Get Renamed For Mariachi King Vicente Fernandez
  4. ^ Los Angeles Magazine - A New Street in Boyle Heights Will Honor the Late Mariachi Star Lucha Reyes
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