Statue of Christopher Columbus (Bridgeport, Connecticut) explained

Statue of Christopher Columbus
Italic Title:	no
Subject:	Christopher Columbus
Metric Unit:	cm
Imperial Unit:	in
City:	Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Mapframe:	yes
Mapframe-Zoom:	13

A statue of Christopher Columbus is installed in Bridgeport, Connecticut's Seaside Park, in the United States.

History

The statue was vandalized in 2017; red paint was thrown on the artwork and "Kill the Colonizer" was written at the base.^[1]

In 2020, the statue was removed and placed in storage during the George Floyd protests.^{[2] [3]}

See also

• List of monuments and memorials to Christopher Columbus
• List of monuments and memorials removed during the George Floyd protests

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bridgeport PD to keep an eye on Columbus statue. 5 October 2018.
2. News: City Officials Remove Christopher Columbus Statue in Bridgeport . NBC Connecticut . July 6, 2020.
3. News: Bridgeport's Columbus statue quietly removed on Monday. Pat. Tomlinson. Connecticut Post. July 7, 2020.