Christopher Columbus Statue - Columbus, OH, USA
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N 39° 57.738 W 083° 00.201
17S E 328894 N 4425494
The city of Columbus received this statue of Christopher Columbus as a gift from the people of Genoa, one of Columbus's sister cities. It is located in front of the Columbus City Hall and overlooks Broad Street.
Waymark Code: WM9WGE
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Plaque on the base of the statue:

From the Ohio State University Digital Website:

This statue of Christopher Columbus was dedicated by the people of the city of Genoa, Italy and artist Edoardo Alfieri to the people of Columbus, Ohio in 1955. The dedication was based on the establishment of Genoa and Columbus as sister cities and the promotion of cultural and commercial ties.

From the Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog:

"A standing portrait of Columbus, facing south. In his proper right hand he holds a rolled document. His proper left hand is placed on his chest. He is wearing a cloak over a gathered garment. His proper right foot is forward."

Country or International City that Gave the Gift: Genoa, Italy

Country or International City that Received the Gift: Columbus, Ohio

Website Verifying this Item as a Gift from Another Country or International City: [Web Link]
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