Council moves to pursue national historic designation for Christopher Columbus statue at St. Anthony's
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Councilors moved to work with Rep. Turco, the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the Archdiocese of Boston to pursue national historic designation for the Christopher Columbus statue at 250 Revere St.; multiple councilors shared personal and family histories in support and the motion passed.
The Revere City Council approved a motion asking Representative Jeff Turco and the Massachusetts Historical Commission to collaborate with the Archdiocese of Boston to nominate the Christopher Columbus statue at 250 Revere Street for national historic designation.
Resident Jim McCarrier spoke in support during public comment, saying the statue represents Italian-American heritage and community traditions. Councilor McKenna and several other councilors recounted family immigration histories and described the statue as an important cultural and historical artifact for the local Italian-American community. Councilors emphasized the statue has been on St. Anthony's property for more than a century and noted past local controversy when earlier calls for removal occurred.
The motion directs Representative Turco, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Historical Commission, to collaborate with the Archdiocese and other stakeholders to pursue nomination to the National Park Service. The council recorded the motion as approved by roll call.