General Pulaski Monument

Denver Public Art 1%


1976.3.1
The monument was unveiled and dedicated to the people of Denver, Colorado in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of American independence. The towering gray and rose granite monument pays tribute to six eminent Poles: General Kazimierz Pulaski, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Maria Sklodowska Curie, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Mikolaj Kopernik and Fryderyk Chopin. Inscription: "In Tribute to eminent Poles who, through genius, wisdom, invention and struggle for freedom, served humanity. Dedicated July 4, 1976 by the Polish community of Denver." 

William H. McNichols, Jr. (mayor)
Zbigniew Maleszewski (was created by)