Statue of Christopher Columbus, Bronze statue in Bell Park, Houston, United States
The seven-foot bronze statue depicted Christopher Columbus standing upright, created by sculptor Joe Incrapera for public display in the park.
The Italian-American Organizations of Greater Houston commissioned and installed the statue in 1992 to mark 500 years since Columbus reached the Americas.
The monument generated discussions about historical representation, leading to protests from Native American groups regarding Columbus's impact on indigenous populations.
The statue was permanently removed from Bell Park on June 19, 2020, following multiple incidents of vandalism and public safety concerns.
Before its removal, vandals covered the statue's face with red paint and severed its left hand during protests in June 2020.
Location: Houston
Inception: 1992
Creator: Joe Incrapera
GPS coordinates: 29.72954,-95.39163
Latest update: March 27, 2025 08:58
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