Description
Bronze-colored bust (galvanized Cor-Ten steel, painted) of Columbus, with hair almost to his shoulders, wearing a soft, full cap, and puffed-sleeved shirt. The bust is mounted on a base made of concrete with brick facing and a stone top. There are railings on the two sides of the sculpture and a flag pole with the United States flag off to one side.
Inscription(s)
christopher columbus
charles vukovich, sculptor
dedicated by ridgefield chapter of
u.n.i.c.o.
October 12, 1975
1974 - Officers - 1975
(list of names)
Members
(list of names)
and
The Ladies Unit
Plaque on front second tier of base, raised letters:
in memory of
anthony cannizzio
founder
ridgefield chapter of unico
1903 - 1978
Annotation
The sculpture is in memory of Anthony Cannizzio (1903-1978), founder of the Ridgefield Chapter of UNICO. The sculpture was commissioned by the Ridgefield Chapter of UNICO. The sculpture is used as a centerpiece for the Christmas tree lighting. The sculpture was filling up with water and 'rotting' from the inside out. To alleviate the problem, Bob Celidonio installed a series of copper tubes within the sculpture with drainage to the outside. The sculpture was then dipped in a galvanizing solution and spray painted.
Sculptor
- Charles Vukovich, sculptor.
Sources & Information
Tags
Locatie (N 40°49'54" - W 74°0'11") (Satellite view: Google Maps)
Item Code: usnj13;
Added: 7 March 2006
/ Updated: 21 November 2010
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