Statue of Christopher Columbus, Bronze statue near Bushnell Park, Hartford, United States
The eight-foot bronze statue depicts Christopher Columbus holding papers while standing above a granite base with ocean wave designs.
Italian-American groups in Hartford commissioned sculptor Vincenzo Miserendino to create this monument, which was inaugurated on October 12, 1926.
The statue represents the contributions of Italian-American communities to Hartford's development through a symbol of maritime exploration and discovery.
The statue's original location at Columbus Green intersects with Washington Street, making it accessible from multiple directions in downtown Hartford.
The date of dedication remained uncarved on the pink granite base until 1973, when it was finally added to complete the monument.
Location: Hartford
Inception: 1926
Creator: Vincenzo Miserendino
GPS coordinates: 41.76157,-72.68220
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:57
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