Columbus Monument & Fountain
Address |
Columbus Circle Syracuse, NY 13202 (map) |
Area |
Armory Square |
Columbus Monument and Fountain, erected in 1934, the
unveiling of the monument centered on Columbus Circle, drew a crowd of
40,000 people. The 11' bronze statue atop the monument was sculpted in
Florence, Italy by Lorenzo Baldi. The surrounding fountain is by
Dwight James Baur, who supervised the entire project. It faces west
since this is the direction in which Columbus sailed to America. A
popular outdoor meeting and luncheon spot, and the centerpiece of the
annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival, the circle is surrounded by
several of Syracuse's architectural jewels.
The Downtown Neighborhoods
Armory Square • Downtown East • Hanover Square
