| Statue of Christopher Columbus | |
|---|---|
 The statue in 2016 | |
| Subject | Christopher Columbus |
| Location | Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 41°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
The statue was vandalized in 2017; red paint was thrown on the artwork and "Kill the Colonizer" was written at the base.
In 2020, the statue was removed and placed in storage during the George Floyd protests.
See also
- List of monuments and memorials to Christopher Columbus
- List of monuments and memorials removed during the George Floyd protests
References
- "Bridgeport PD to keep an eye on Columbus statue". 5 October 2018.
- "City Officials Remove Christopher Columbus Statue in Bridgeport". NBC Connecticut. July 6, 2020.
- Tomlinson, Pat (July 7, 2020). "Bridgeport's Columbus statue quietly removed on Monday". Connecticut Post. Archived from the original on July 7, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
External links
Media related to Statue of Christopher Columbus (Bridgeport, Connecticut) at Wikimedia Commons
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