Description
Bronze statue of Columbus atop a tapered base. The figure wears a tunic, coat and leggings. He holds a scroll in his right hand. His left hand rests on a globe which stands on a small pedestal at his side. There is a bas-relief on the front of the base which depicts a ship with sailors.
Inscription(s)
On the front of the pedestal:
Relief of a ship and the name CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
On the back of the pedestal:
WITH FAITH AND PERSEVERANCE
ERECTED BY
THE COLUMBUS DAY COMMITTEE
THROUGH THE GENEROSITY
OF THE PEOPLE OF PORT CHESTER, N.Y.
-------
PRESENTED TO THE COMMUNITY
OF
PORT CHESTER, N.Y.
TO WHOM IT IS DEDICATED
OCTOBER 12, A.D. 1950
Sculptor
- Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.
Sources & Information
Tags
Locatie (N 40°59'42" - W 73°39'41") (Satellite view: Google Maps)
Item Code: usny09; Photograph: 26 October 2001
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