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Christopher Columbus Museum displaying quality souvenir memorabilia from Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition (World's Fair). Educational exhibits include: library, statues, lithographs, paper, glassware, china, porcelain, tapestries, metals, silk ribbons, cloth, bronze and many types of souvenirs.
The Museum display covers 300 feet of wall space, 80 cases with about 2,000 items in 3,000 sq. ft. Many Items are "one of a kind" rarity and present a broad collection of diverse and unique items that bring to life the period from which Columbus burst forth. Daniel and Rose Armato's personal active collection dates to 1981. Their collection honors Christopher Columbus' (500 years) 1942-1992 Quincentennial Celebration.
The Amato's collection includes newer objects of art: Capo-di-Monte porcelain, by Cozzola, Christopher Columbus Porcelain Grouping. Stained Glass triptych "Christopher Columbus, Old and New World". Oil on wood by Mirella. "Christopher Columbus" Orvieto, cathedral porcelain Italy, copy of fresco. John Rogers, 1892, "Watch of the Santa Maria" featuring three Captains: Christopher Columbus, Santa Maria; Martin Pinzon, Pinta; Vincente Pinzon, Nina. Also original prints.
1992 Columbus Quincentennial Celebration, Inc.
Christopher Columbus statue and parkland on Highway 16, 60, 151 exit #118
"Dedicated to:" Citizens of Columbus, WI - Past, Present, and Future
"Themed:" Joining of the World in Peace and Friendship, in this Age of Discovery
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