Statue of Christopher Columbus (Denver)
| Statue of Christopher Columbus | |
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 The statue in 2010 | |
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| Location | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| 39°44′22″N 104°59′19″W / 39.73956°N 104.98866°WCoordinates: 39°44′22″N 104°59′19″W / 39.73956°N 104.98866°W | |
A statue of Christopher Columbus was installed in Denver, Colorado, United States.[1] It was the work of noted Denver-based artist William F. Joseph, dedicated in 1972. Joseph's statue was later vandalized and torn down by protestors in June 2020.[2]
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References[]
- ^ https://denverpublicart.org/public-arts/christopher-columbus-discoverer-of-america-2/
- ^ "Two more Denver statues — honoring Christopher Columbus, Kit Carson — come down as city reacts to protests". The Denver Post. 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
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