Christopher Columbus monument
Grab
Description
View of Christopher Columbus portrait bust on pedestal, located on the north end of Washington Avenue at Park. Sculpture was designed by Augusto Rivalta. Inscription reads: "Christopher Columbus, a great son of Italy, born 1435, died 1506, discovered America, October 12, 1492. This monument is dedicated to his honor by the Italians of Detroit, October 12, 1910."
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh009101
- Subject:
- Columbus, Christopher--Monuments--Michigan--Detroit
- Columbus, Christopher--Statues--Michigan--Detroit
- Photographic prints
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 photographic print ; 5 x 3.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- Outdoor civic memorials and historical markers, 1951, Detroit City Plan Commission, revision containing new photographs, 718 D484oa
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.