PARQUE DE ORLANDO Y DIEGO MENDOZA

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750 S Convent Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

(520) 791-4873


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Category: Park,
Address: 750 S Convent Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
Postal code: 85701
Phone: (520) 791-4873
Website: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/parks

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PARQUE DE ORLANDO Y DIEGO MENDOZA | 750 S Convent Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA | Phone: (520) 791-4873
PARQUE DE ORLANDO Y DIEGO MENDOZA | 750 S Convent Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA | Phone: (520) 791-4873

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El Parque de Orlando y Diego Mendoza Historical Marker

English In 1981, two young brothers, Orlando and Diego Mendoza, died when a drunk driver ran a stop sign at this intersection hitting the car in which "Day of the Dead" celebrations are held here at "El Parque de Orlando y Diego Mendoza" in memory of the two little brothers and other children that...


Photo: El Parque de Orlando y Diego Mendoza Marker

Photographer: Bill Kirchner Taken: July 15, 2012 Caption: El Parque de Orlando y Diego Mendoza Marker Submitted: July 23, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. Database Locator Identification Number: p213007 File Size: 2.728 Megabytes.


Barrio Beat: El Parque de Orlando y Diego Mendoza

In Barrio Viejo, on the corner of 18th St. and Convent Ave., lies a park. However, this is not just any park, this is a park to honor Orlando and Diejo Mendoza, two young boys killed by a drunk driver, at this intersection, in 1981.


Map: Let's go for a walk in Barrio Viejo | | tucson.com

■ At Convent and 18th Street, you'll find El Parque de Orlando y Diego Mendoza (7), a little neighborhood park with seating, blooming roses and a shrine. No shade though. ■ Continue down on Eighth Avenue to 21st Street, take it About east to Seventh Avenue and head back north.


Walk Tucson Barrio Viejo | | tucson.com | Arizona Daily Star

El Parque de Orlando y Diego Mendoza at Convent and 18th reveals a Barrio Viejo story of the history of this city lot and the families who have lived and worked there. It features drawings and information about archeological digs and discoveries on the site. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.