Letters and Science

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Letters and Science
2014 Columbia University south pylon and statue at Broadway and 116th Street gate.jpg
Letters, 2014
2014 Columbia University north pylon and statue at Broadway and 116th Street gate.jpg
Science, 2014
Letters and Science
Artist Charles Keck
Year1915-25
MediumGranite
SubjectA woman and a man
LocationColumbia University, New York City
Coordinates 40°48′29″N73°57′50″W / 40.80818°N 73.96378°W / 40.80818; -73.96378 Coordinates: 40°48′29″N73°57′50″W / 40.80818°N 73.96378°W / 40.80818; -73.96378

Letters and Science are granite sculptures created by Charles Keck, installed at Columbia University's main entrance, at the intersection of Broadway and 116th Street, in New York City. They were created in 1915 and 1925, respectively. Letters depicts a woman holding a book across her chest; Science depicts a male figure holding a compass and globe. [1] [2] [3]

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