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Art Research & Technology
1992 |
On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of
Columbus's discovery Lancaster plans to erect a
Columbus statue. But is the arrival of Columbus truly a cause for celebration?
Paul R. Thibault, Lancaster County treasurer, heads up the
Christopher Columbus Committee, charged with making the statue a
reality. Progress, he says, is going nicely and preliminary
drawings are almost ready.
"Columbus had a sense of belief in what he wanted to do and
the willingness to take action caused him to succeed after years of
effort," Thibault said.
Of the statue, intended for Lenox Lane beside the old
courthouse, Thibault says, "There's no denying that one side effect
is to enhance the life of downtown Lancaster."
Originally the committee wanted to secure a marble Columbus
carved by Lancaster resident Luigi Persico. It stood at the U.S.
Capitol from 1844 to 1958, but is now in storage at the Smithsonian
Institution. Efforts failed. Even the assistance of local
Congressman Robert Walker proved unsuccessful.
Item Code: uspa03; Added: 1 January 2000
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