Statue of Christopher Columbus (Pittsburgh)

A statue of Christopher Columbus is installed in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Statue of Christopher Columbus
The statue in 2007
SubjectChristopher Columbus
LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Description and history

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The 50-foot tall bronze and granite statue was designed by the Italian American sculptor Frank Vittor and installed in 1958.[1] In 2020, the sculpture was covered and the Pittsburgh Art Commission voted unanimously in favor of its removal.[1][2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Davidson, Tom (23 September 2020). "Pittsburgh Art Commission recommends removal of Columbus statue from Schenley Park". TribLIVE.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Schenley Park's Christopher Columbus Statue Covered In Plastic Ahead Of Columbus Day". CBS Pittsburgh. 2020-10-12. Archived from the original on 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
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