| Statue of Christopher Columbus | |
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 The statue in 2016 | |
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| Subject | Christopher Columbus |
| Location | Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| 41°09′36″N 73°11′20″W / 41.15988°N 73.18883°W | |
A statue of Christopher Columbus is installed in Bridgeport, Connecticut's Seaside Park, in the United States.
History
The statue was vandalized in 2017; red paint was thrown on the artwork and "Kill the Colonizer" was written at the base. [1]
In 2020, the statue was removed and placed in storage during the George Floyd protests. [2] [3]
See also
- List of monuments and memorials to Christopher Columbus
- List of monuments and memorials removed during the George Floyd protests
References
- ^ "Bridgeport PD to keep an eye on Columbus statue". 5 October 2018.
- ^ "City Officials Remove Christopher Columbus Statue in Bridgeport". NBC Connecticut. July 6, 2020.
- ^ Tomlinson, Pat (July 7, 2020). "Bridgeport's Columbus statue quietly removed on Monday". Connecticut Post.
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