This year commemorates the 120th Anniversary of the original dedication of this Italian stone mason cut monument topped with a solid brass bust of Columbus; it is situated across the street from the sprawling Rawlings Library below –
120th Anniversary Program — October 13, 2025
Location: Columbus Monument, 100 E. Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, Colorado 81004
Luncheon Venue: Rawling’s Library — Ryals Conference Room, 4th Floor – attendees must have a ticket to enter the luncheon;
NO luncheon tickets shall be sold at the event or at the door – please show your ticket to enter the luncheon, per Library security
- 10:00 AM — Re-dedication Ceremony at the Monument (raffle winner announced on site)
- 11:30 AM — Exhibit walk-through: photographs, documents, social gathering
- 11:45 AM — “Voices of 1905” mini-film (animated historic speeches)
- 12:00 noon — Private Anniversary Luncheon (Hoag Library — Ryals Conference Room)
Luncheon Tickets
Date/Time: October 13, 2025, 11:30 AM | Venue: Hoag Library — Ryals Conference Room
Tickets: Required for the private luncheon; available beginning August 1, 2025. $10/person.
Contact: admin@coiaf.org
$10,000 Anniversary Raffle
Register for the $10,000 raffle!
The winner will be announced during the Re-dedication Ceremony at the Monument on October 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
Contact: 719-671-0205 for raffle tickets!
About the Monument
Conceived in 1892 by Hector Chiariglione and Columbo Delliquadri (above left and right), was unveiled on October 12, 1905, the Pueblo Columbus Monument became a symbol of American solidarity across communities.
- Italian sculptor Pietro Piai created the bronze bust;
- J.A. Byre engraved the pedestal;
- CF&I stonemason Michele Albo set the foundation.
Honored Voices (1905)
- Hector Chiariglione — Formal presentation to the City of Pueblo
- Mayor West — Acceptance on behalf of the municipality and people of Pueblo
- Senator Casimiro Barela — Remarks (in Spanish) on Italy providing the man, Spain the means