Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain
4.2 (48)attraction
4.2 (48)Fronting Union Station, this grand marble fountain designed by Daniel Burnham is framed by allegorical figures.
Description
Sculpted by Leo Lentelli, the monument centers on a tall pylon surmounted by a statue of Columbus, set above a large semicircular basin. Flanking the central column, the composition is anchored by figures representing a Native American and a sailor.
