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Ellsworth Park
(24th St. & New York Ave.)

Christopher Columbus

(prob. Cogoleto, Republic of Genua, c. 1451 - Valladolid 1506)
Italian explorer, who in Spanish service completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean that led to general European awareness of America (see Background Information)

Archimedes Giacomantonio
Roman Bronze Works (New York)
1979

Description

Bronze bust on granite pedestal.

Inscription(s)

COLUMBUS

presented by the
italian community center
and the
ladies auxiliary inc.

1979
frank acinapura, founder

Signature

Giacomantonio Sc.
Roman Bronze Works Inc., N.Y.

Sculptor

Archimedes Aristedes Michael Giacomantonio (1906-1988), American sculptor.

Sources & Information

Union City Statue Pictures.
Smithsonian American Art Museum, SIRIS (Smithsonian Institution Research Information system).

Locatie (N 40°45'59" - W 74°1'51") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: usnj01; Photograph: 7 October 2000

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