Newspaper Carriers, Bronze statue in Capitol Square, Columbus, United States
Newspaper Carriers is a bronze statue in Capitol Square depicting a young newspaper carrier in winter clothing holding editions of local papers. The figure stands at the corner of East Broad Street and High Street, positioned prominently for pedestrians to encounter in downtown Columbus.
The bronze sculpture was unveiled in 2018 at the original location where Charity Newsies began their work in 1907. This placement connects the monument directly to the early 20th-century origins of an organization focused on youth and community service.
The statue honors young people who distributed newspapers throughout the city and connected journalism with daily community life. It recalls an era when this work was visible on streets and integral to how people received their news.
The monument sits at a busy downtown intersection that is easy to reach on foot while exploring the area. Its open placement allows clear views from multiple angles and provides good photo opportunities.
The base of the statue carries inscribed names and the story of the founders of Charity Newsies, making it a portable archive. These details transform the monument from a simple figure into a memorial that tells the story of the people behind the organization.
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