Description
Bronze statue of Columbus holding a rolled up map in his right hand. His left hand is raised to his chest. A short pedestal is to his right and a pile of large books is just behind him.
Inscription(s)
COLUMBUS
Signature
F. Legnaioli / 1927
Annotation
The first Columbus statue in the South and the first monument in Richmond that was illuminated at night. Virginians of Italian birth sculpted, erected and financed the statue.
Sculptor
Sources & Information
Tags
Locatie (N 37°32'46" - W 77°28'45") (Satellite view: Google Maps)
Item Code: usva04;
Photograph: 1 September 1999
© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt
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