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figures, one representing a Spaniard, tho second an Italian, the third an American, 

 and the fourth a winged genie. The work was done in Italy and cost $35,000. The 

 sculptor gave the design and services free. The money to pay the expense was 

 raised by subscription from the Italian citizens of New York. 



No. 85. DESIGN OF MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED BY SPANISH 

 CITIZENS IN NEW YORK. 



Not to be outdone by their neighbors of Italian birth, the 



Spanish residents of New York propose to place in Central 



Park a magnificent fountain, from the base of which will rise a 

 half globe. Upon its summit will stand 

 a colossal figure of Columbus, explain 

 ing a chart to the two Pinzon brothers, 

 his companions in the first voyage. 

 It was designed by Fernando Miranda. 



No. 86. BUST OF COLUMBUS BY FER 

 NANDO MIRANDA. 



MIRANDA BUST. 



MONUMENT IN NEW YORK. 



Erected by Spanish residents. 



The people of Columbus, Ohio, pro 

 pose to erect a monument to the man in whose honor their 

 city was christened, and designs have been asked for from 

 prominent artists. 



It is proposed by the citizens of Chicago to erect a monu 

 ment to Columbus on the lake front of that city, and its dedi 

 cation will be a part of the services of the World s Fair. The 

 monument will be placed on a quadrangular terrace, at each 

 angle of which will be a lamp-post with torches, an 

 anchor, and a chain, the links of which are sym 

 bolical of Colnmbns s days of captivity. Four 

 long steps will be placed on either side, and the 

 monument will consist of a pedestal ornamented on 

 its principal front with a tablet in the shape of a 

 medallion and destined for an inscription. The 

 other fronts will contain each a bas-relief repre 

 senting the following subjects: (1) the appearance 

 of Columbus at the convent of La Rabida; (2) 

 Queen Isabella offering her jewels; (3) the recep 

 tion of Columbus at Barcelona on his return from 

 his fourth voyage; and (4) reception by Queen, 

 Isabella. On the principal front of the base will 

 be the prow of a vessel, terminated by a figure, the 

 genius of Columbus, holding in each hand a torch 

 and showing him the route to take. Above the 

 vessel s prow, but back, will be the principal group, 

 Columbus surrounded by a few of his companions, 

 and illustrative of his pointing to the new land 

 promised, and for which he had searched so long. 

 On the lateral sides, about the height of the prow, 

 and silting on a small pedestal, Fame is proclaim 

 ing, to the sound of a trumpet, the glories of 

 Christopher Columbus. The figure on the poste 

 rior side personifies the city of Chicago, support 

 ing an escutcheon with this inscription: &quot;The city of Chicago to Christopher 



Columbus.&quot; 



No. 87 THE DRAKE FOUNTAIN AT CHICAGO. 



Mr. John B. Drake, of Chicago, presented to the people of that city a beautiful 

 fountain, with an ice chamber capable of holding two tons of ice, and furnishing 

 water at ten faucets. The monument is gothic in style, the base being made of 



STATUE ON DRAKE FOUNTAIN. 



