Statue of Pete Wilson

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Pete Wilson
San Diego, 2016 - 184.jpg
The statue in 2016
MediumBronze sculpture
SubjectPete Wilson
LocationSan Diego, California, U.S.
Coordinates32°42′53″N 117°09′45″W / 32.71476°N 117.16262°W / 32.71476; -117.16262Coordinates: 32°42′53″N 117°09′45″W / 32.71476°N 117.16262°W / 32.71476; -117.16262

Pete Wilson is a bronze sculpture depicting the Governor of California of the same name, installed outside San Diego's Horton Plaza, in the U.S. state of California. The statue, which cost $200,000,[1] was dedicated in 2007.[2] Approximately 500 people attended the ceremony.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Steele, Jeanette (August 16, 2007). "Statue of Wilson stirs debate". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  2. ^ Steele, Jeanette (August 26, 2007). "Wilson statue is unveiled as Latinos, gays protest". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  3. ^ "Former Gov. Pete Wilson's statue met with protesters". Los Angeles Daily News. Digital First Media. August 25, 2007. Retrieved July 3, 2018.


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