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• Position: THEN & NOW - Connecticut Capitol statue - Brief article

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Randolph Rogers, an American living in Rome, created a bronze statue for the Connecticut Capitol and in 1878, the 6,600 lb. winged figure was fastened atop the dome. But after several years and a major hurricane, it became wobbly, leading to a heated discussion over what to do about it. The local newspaper editor joined the debate, writing, "The question facing Connecticut is whether it wants a loose woman on the roof or a fallen woman in the streets." The statue was eventually removed in 1938 and...