Statue of Christopher Columbus, Bronze statue in Grant Park, Chicago, United States.
The bronze statue depicts Columbus holding a map and pointing towards the distance, standing on a pedestal adorned with carved figures and ships.
Created by Carlo Brioschi, the monument was unveiled on August 3, 1933, during Italian Day at the Century of Progress World's Fair.
The statue represents the contributions of Italian-Americans to Chicago and served as a gathering place for celebrations until its removal in 2020.
The statue currently remains in storage following its removal from its original location at coordinates 41.867939, -87.619628 in Grant Park.
The pedestal features allegorical busts representing Faith, Courage, Freedom, and Strength, along with depictions of the Santa Maria and Amerigo Vespucci.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1933
Creator: Carlo Brioschi
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 41.86794,-87.61963
Latest update: May 17, 2025 01:18
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