Statue of Christopher Columbus (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
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For different memorials, see List of monuments and memorials to Christopher Columbus.
A bronze statue of Christopher Columbus was installed on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1931. The 10-foot statue was created by Italian American Carlo “Charles” Brioschi.
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Statue of Christopher Columbus | |
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Artist | Charles Brioschi |
Completion date | 1931 (1931) |
Subject | Christopher Columbus |
Dimensions | 3.0 m (10 ft) |
Condition | Removed June 10, 2020 (2020-06-10) |
Location | Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
Coordinates | 44°57′15.9″N 93°6′3.5″W |
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In June 2020 American Indian Movement activists toppled the statue as part of the series of protests following the murder of George Floyd, and it was moved into storage.