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Arrigo Park: Christopher Columbus Monument

July 14, 2015
In its original location, the sculpture stood in a niche above the entrance
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In its original location, the sculpture stood in a niche above the entrance to Chicago's Columbus Memorial Building, 1911. Courtesy of Chicago History Museum Ichi-056674.
This close up view of the bronze Christopher Columbus sculpture
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This close up view of the bronze Christopher Columbus sculpture shows the intricate details depicted on his medieval armor attire, 2007.
In its original location, the sculpture stood in a niche above the entrance
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In its original location, the sculpture stood in a niche above the entrance to Chicago's Columbus Memorial Building, 1911. Courtesy of Chicago History Museum Ichi-056674.
This close up view of the bronze Christopher Columbus sculpture
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This close up view of the bronze Christopher Columbus sculpture shows the intricate details depicted on his medieval armor attire, 2007.

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