On October 12, 1984, hundreds gathered in unity on the "piazza" of Waterbury City Hall for the unveiling and dedication of the Christopher Columbus Statue. A gift to the City of Waterbury from the Italian-American Community, the statue represents a successful fundraising effort led to recognize the man who inspired millions of immigrants to lead lives of courage and determination - a man who paved the way for the exploration of the Americas. 

Just as the decision to commission the statue was a communal endeavor, the Waterbury area community - particularly the Italian-Americans - are united in our support to have the Columbus Statue remain in front of City Hall.  To remove the statue of a man who has become symbolic of the Italian-American experience, would be a disrespectful action to the heritage and contributions of more than 5 million Italians who live in the United States today. Faced with racial, social & religious discrimination, they persevered with hope and hard work to reach for the American dream and help build our great country, our state and our city. Today the legacy of these immigrants is found in the thousands of residents of Italian descent who enrich this community.

It is together, that the Italian-American Community and supporters urge the City of Waterbury to keep the Christopher Columbus Statue in front of City Hall.

Please add your name to "Keep the Columbus Statue on the grounds of Waterbury City Hall"!!!