| Statue of Lucha Reyes | |
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| Year | 2009 |
| Subject | Lucha Reyes |
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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
- University of Southern California - Ethnic Los Angeles: Representing the Culture of Mexico Throughout the Plaza
- El Régio - Editorial: Lucha Reyes
- LA Taco - Boyle Heights Street Honoring Mariachi Queen Lucha Reyes May Get Renamed For Mariachi King Vicente Fernandez
- Los Angeles Magazine - A New Street in Boyle Heights Will Honor the Late Mariachi Star Lucha Reyes