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Country Club Plaza

Lamppost commemorating Columbus

1992

Description

Decorative lamppost celebrating the arrival of Christopher Columbus to America in 1492. Wrought iron arms extend on either side to support a model of Columbus's ship and a plaque, inscribed in Spanish and English. This statue was dedicated to all third-grade students.

Inscription(s)

1492
columbus'
ship
cristobal colon
Dedicado a todos estudiantes
del tercer año de Greater Kansas City
hoy y en el sucesivo en memoria
del aniversario quincento del
descubrimiento de America
por Cristobal Colon.

Sources & Information

Photo: Chris M., 14 Septenber 2006. See ChrisM70's photostream on Flickr..
Country Club Plaza, virtual walking art tour of the Plaza, #43.

Locatie (N 39°2'30" - W 94°35'29") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: usmo03; Added: 7 December 2006