Statue of Christopher Columbus, Bronze monument in Saint Paul, United States.
A three-meter bronze figure stands on a granite base at the Minnesota State Capitol grounds, depicting Christopher Columbus in explorer attire.
Italian-American communities of Minnesota funded the statue's creation, which Carlo Brioschi and Leo Lentelli completed for its dedication in October 1931.
The monument represented Italian-American contributions to Minnesota until protesters removed it during social justice demonstrations in June 2020.
The statue's former location near the Minnesota State Capitol serves as a gathering point for various public demonstrations and events.
The National Broadcasting Station and Columbia Broadcasting Station transmitted the dedication ceremony speeches across North America in 1931.
Location: Saint Paul
Inception: 1931
Creator: Carlo Brioschi, Leo Lentelli
GPS coordinates: 44.95443,-93.10096
Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:26
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