A statue of Christopher Columbus was installed in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1984. It was decapitated in July 2020 amid protests. Restoration The Columbus monument was repaired in December 2020, it cost 8,800 dollars to repair the statue. One person was arrested for the decapitation after he was found trying to sell Columbus's nose online. See also List of monuments and memorials removed during the George Floyd protests References Buildings and structures in Waterbury, Connecticut Monuments and memorials in Connecticut Monuments and memorials removed during the George Floyd protests Outdoor sculptures in Connecticut Sculptures of men in Connecticut Statues in Connecticut Waterbury, Connecticut Vandalized works of art in Connecticut