The Robert E. Lee Monument, formerly in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a historic statue dedicated to Confederate general Robert E. Lee by American sculptor Alexander Doyle. It was removed by official ord
The monument in 2015, 2 years before its removal
Removal of the statue, May 19, 2017
Tivoli Circle
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Tivoli Circle is a central traffic circle in New Orleans, Louisiana. It featured a monument to Confederate General Robert E. Lee between 1884 and 2017. During this time, the circle was formerly known
Robert E. Lee Monument (New Orleans)
…builder, was contracted to "furnish and set" the column at a cost of $9,350. The monument was dedicated in 1884, at Tivoli Circle (since commonly called Lee Circle) on St. Charles Avenue. Dignitaries present at the dedication on February 22—George Washington's birthday—included former Confederate president Jefferson…
Postcard view of Tivoli Circle (formerly Lee Circle) in the early 20th century
Tivoli Circle (Formerly Lee Circle) in 2017, with the monument of Robert E. Lee removed
The Confederate General Robert E. Lee monument from the circle is removed from its perch.