A construction crew has removed the more than 20-foot-tall Christopher Columbus statue outside city hall in Columbus, Ohio.
A massive statue of Christopher Columbus was removed from in front of City Hall in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday. The statue has been a focal point for racial justice protests; earlier this week, demonstrators climbed onto its pedestal to pose for photos.A massive statue of Christopher Columbus was removed from in front of City Hall in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday.
A huge crane, parked along the sidewalk on Broad Street, then yanked Columbus off his pedestal and deposited the statue onto a waiting flatbed trailer. The imposing monument to Columbus will be placed into storage, the mayor said. As for the spot outside of City Hall, Ginther said it will be devoted to"artwork that demonstrates our enduring fight to end racism and celebrate the themes of diversity and inclusion.
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