Statue of Christopher Columbus (Bridgeport, Connecticut)

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

Statue of Christopher Columbus
The statue in 2016
SubjectChristopher Columbus
LocationBridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Coordinates41°09′36″N 73°11′20″W

History

Vandalism

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

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See also

References
  1. https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-PD-to-keep-an-eye-on-Columbus-statue-13285233.php
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