Waltham in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
A Quincentennial Commemorative to Christopher Columbus
Photographed By Pete Skillman, August 6, 2021
1. A Quincentennial Commemorative to Christopher Columbus Marker
A Quincentennial Commemorative to Christopher Columbus
The European discoverer of the New World in 1492
Commissioned "The Admiral of the Ocean Sea"
An Italian Renaissance sailor whose great imagination, courage and navigational skills led to early discovery, exploration and ultimate establishment of the Americas
Donated by private funding. Special thanks to: James Simeone, Salvatore Penzone
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1492.
Location. 42° 22.503′ N, 71° 14.18′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is in Waltham, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Carter Street and Moody Street, on the left when traveling east on Carter Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waltham MA 02453, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Nathaniel P Banks (within shouting distance of this marker); Waltham Soldiers and Sailors Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Waltham Spanish-American War Monument (about 300 feet away); City of Waltham Centennial Memorial (about 400 feet away); Veteran's Memorial Mall
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More about this marker. The monument appears to have been vandalized in a recent protest. An attempt to clean the marker has left it difficult to read from a distance.
Regarding A Quincentennial Commemorative to Christopher Columbus. Columbus has been criticized both for his brutality and for initiating the depopulation of the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, whether by imported diseases or intentional violence.
Many scholars defend Columbus's actions or allege that the worst accusations against him are not based in fact, while others claim that he has been blamed for events far beyond his own reach or knowledge.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2021, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 9, 2021, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
