| Statue of Christopher Columbus | |
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 The statue in 2007 | |
| Subject | Christopher Columbus |
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
A statue of Christopher Columbus is installed in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
| Statue of Christopher Columbus | |
|---|---|
| The statue in 2007 | |
| Subject | Christopher Columbus |
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
A statue of Christopher Columbus is installed in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
The 50-foot tall bronze and granite statue was designed by the Italian American sculptor Frank Vittor and installed in 1958. [1] In 2020, the sculpture was covered and the Pittsburgh Art Commission voted unanimously in favor of its removal. [1] [2]
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