Statue of Christopher Columbus

The Statue of Christopher Columbus depicts a figure in period clothing standing upright with one arm extended eastward and holding a document in the other hand. The bronze work rests on a marble base at its location downtown.

The monument was installed in 1955 in front of City Hall, created by Italian sculptor Edoardo Alfieri. It was commissioned as a tribute to Italian-American communities and their presence in the city.

The statue marks the story of Italian immigration and community identity in the city. When you walk by, you notice how it honors the contributions of Italian-Americans to local history.

The statue stands at the intersection of West Broad Street and North Front Street near government buildings and public transit stops. The location is easy to reach by bus or on foot from downtown attractions.

The bronze work shows fine details of historical navigational instruments and period-accurate clothing carved into the metal. This careful craftsmanship makes it a valuable example of mid-20th-century sculptural technique.

Location: Columbus

Inception: 1955

Creator: Edoardo Alfieri

GPS coordinates: 39.96230,-83.00329

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47