From l to r: Glendale City Manager Yasmin K. Beers; Museum Governing Board members Gabriel Moloyan and Filian; Museum Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian; Museum Governing Board Co-Chairs Reverend Berdj Djambazian and Archbishop Hovnan Derderian; Glendale Mayor Zareh Sinanyan; Museum Governing Board Co-Chair Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian; Glendale City Council members Vartan Gharpetian and Paula Devine; Museum Governing Board Representatives Carmen Libaridian; Museum Governing Board Co-Chair Bishop Mikael Mouradian; and Glendale Councilmember Ara Najarian
GLENDALE—The Glendale City Council on Tuesday approved the Armenian American Museum’s Ground Lease Agreement, officially marking Glendale Central Park as the future site of the cultural and educational center. The historic decision marks a major milestone for the landmark project, culminating four years of collaboration and partnership between the Museum and City of Glendale.
The $1-per-year Ground Lease Agreement will locate the Armenian American Museum in the southwest corner of Glendale Central Park near the prominent intersection of Brand Boulevard and Colorado Street. The Museum will neighbor the Downtown Central Library, Adult Recreation Center, and The Americana at Brand. The initial term of the Ground Lease Agreement will be 55 years with options to extend the lease term for four 10-year periods totaling 95 years.
The Museum will rise to three stories with approximately 60,000 square feet dedicated to a Permanent Exhibition on the Armenian American experience, Traveling Exhibitions on diverse cultures and subject matters, Performing Arts Theater, Learning Center, Demonstration Kitchen, Museum Archives, and Museum Store & Café.
Glendale Mayor Zareh Sinanyan signs the land lease agreement as Armenian American Museum Board members look on
Museum and City officials held a special joint press conference on Wednesday, at the Glendale Central Library to celebrate the historic decision at Downtown Central Library overlooking the future Museum site.
“It is a proud day for the City of Glendale and we are excited that the Armenian American Museum’s future home is going to be in our Jewel City,â€
