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The plywood box enclosing the statue of Christopher Columbus in South Philadelphia’s Marconi Park must be removed by the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled Friday.
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A box covering a Christopher Columbus statue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been painted the colors of the Italian flag.
The plywood box concealing the Christopher Columbus statue in Philadelphia's Marconi Plaza was painted in the red, white and green of the Italian flag on Friday. The city fulfilled the request of Councilmember Mark Squila. The fate of the controversial monument remains undecided. The city sought to place it in storage, drawing a lawsuit from Friends of Marconi Plaza.
A box covering a Christopher Columbus statue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been painted the colors of the Italian flag.