The statue, which sat on the steps of a municipal services building, had remained in Center City for more than two decades since its unveiling in 1999. It was often vandalized and protesters in recent days have tried to take it down and light it on fire.

The statue, which sat on the steps of a municipal services building, had remained in Center City for more than two decades since its unveiling in 1999. It was often vandalized and protesters in recent days have tried to take it down and light it on fire.https://t.co/FNIFWcsgQM

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