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Statue of John Deighton
Statue previously in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A statue of John Deighton was commissioned in 1970, and was sculpted by Vern Simpson. Its location moved to various spots in Vancouver's Gastown neighborhood, in British Columbia, Canada.[1] It was finally installed at a spot near where Deighton (also known as "Gassy Jack") had opened the Globe Saloon in 1867.[2][3] On February 14, 2022, the statue was toppled by protesters.[4]
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Artist | Vern Simpson |
Subject | John Deighton |
Condition | Removed |
Location | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Coordinates | 49.283322°N 123.104257°W / 49.283322; -123.104257 |
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