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Statue of George Vancouver (Vancouver, Washington)

Coordinates: 45°37′33″N 122°40′34″W / 45.625860°N 122.676246°W / 45.625860; -122.676246
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Captain George Vancouver
The statue in 2019
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Year2000 (2000)
MediumBronze sculpture
SubjectGeorge Vancouver
LocationVancouver, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates45°37′33″N 122°40′34″W / 45.625860°N 122.676246°W / 45.625860; -122.676246

Captain George Vancouver is a 2000 bronze sculpture depicting George Vancouver by Jim Demetro, installed in Vancouver, Washington, United States. The statue, installed at the corner of Sixth and Esther streets near Esther Short Park, is 9 feet (2.7 m) tall and weighs approximately 1,500 lbs.[1] It cost approximately $70,000 and was funded by private donors.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Captain George Vancouver". City of Vancouver, Washington. Archived from the original on March 25, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  2. ^ Vorenberg, Sue (September 8, 2012). "Public art has its fans, critics". The Columbian. Archived from the original on March 25, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
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