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Statue of Christopher Columbus (Bridgeport, Connecticut)

Coordinates: 41°09′36″N 73°11′20″W / 41.15988°N 73.18883°W / 41.15988; -73.18883
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Statue of Christopher Columbus
The statue in 2016
Map
SubjectChristopher Columbus
LocationBridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Coordinates41°09′36″N 73°11′20″W / 41.15988°N 73.18883°W / 41.15988; -73.18883

A statue of Christopher Columbus is installed in Bridgeport, Connecticut's Seaside Park, in the United States.

History

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The statue was vandalized in 2017; red paint was thrown on the artwork and "Kill the Colonizer" was written at the base.[1]

In 2020, the statue was removed and placed in storage during the George Floyd protests.[2] [3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bridgeport PD to keep an eye on Columbus statue". 5 October 2018.
  2. ^ "City Officials Remove Christopher Columbus Statue in Bridgeport". NBC Connecticut. July 6, 2020.
  3. ^ Tomlinson, Pat (July 7, 2020). "Bridgeport's Columbus statue quietly removed on Monday". Connecticut Post.
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