Statue of George Vancouver
The statue in 2006
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ArtistCharles Marega
LocationVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates49°15′40″N 123°06′50″W / 49.26119°N 123.11395°W / 49.26119; -123.11395

A statue of George Vancouver by Italian-born artist Charles Marega stands outside the Vancouver City Hall, in Vancouver, British Columbia.[1] The sculpture was unveiled in 1936 by Sir Percy Vincent.[2]

History

The statue was vandalized in 2020.[3]

References

  1. ^ Kalman, Harold; Ward, Robin (27 April 2012). Exploring Vancouver: The Architectural Guide. D & M Publishers. p. 64. ISBN 9781553658672. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Captain George Vancouver Monument • Vancouver Heritage Foundation". Vancouver Heritage Foundation. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  3. ^ "City hall statue of Capt. George Vancouver vandalized | CBC News".

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Public art in Vancouver
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