Statue of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 1927, Boston, Public Garden Park, photo Magda Dawidziuk, 2025 r.
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Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA
Statue of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 1927, Boston, Public Garden Park, photo Magda Dawidziuk, 2025 r.
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Monument to Tadeusz Kościuszko, 1904, Chicago, photo Victor Grigas, 2015 r.
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Monument to Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 1905, Cleveland, Wade Park, photo Tim Evanson, 2016 r.
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Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA
Monument to Tadeusz Kościuszko, 1978, Detroit, photo Mike Russell, 2008 r.
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Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA
Old Kosciuszko Bridge in New York, photo Jim.henderson, 2008 r.
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Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA
New Kosciuszko Bridge in New York, photo Edom31, 2018 r.
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Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA
New Kosciuszko Bridge in New York, photo Ewa Sawko, 2024 r.
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Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA
Tapestry "Herby Polskie" at the headquarters of the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York, photo Peter Obst, 2024 r.
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Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA
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Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA

Tadeusz Kosciuszko Memorial
Washington
ca. 1910
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Tadeusz Kosciuszko Monument
Philadelphia
ca. 1979
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Kosciuszko Bridge
New York
old bridge: 1939, new bridge: 2017-2019

The Kosciuszko Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn in New York City. The bridge consists of a pair of suspended spans: the eastbound span opened in April 2017 and the westbound span opened in August 2019. An older truss bridge of the same name, which was on the site of the westbound span, opened in 1939 and was demolished in 2017.

'Herby Polskie' fabric at the Kosciuszko Foundation headquarters
New York

At the headquarters of the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York there is a textile entitled 'Herby Polskie'. This work was exhibited in the Polish Pavilion at the World Exhibition in New York in 1939-1940. Due to the ongoing Second World War, it did not return to Poland. The tapestry is currently housed in the Foundation's secretariat. The fabric was made using a precise technique and depicts 21 Polish coats of arms, arranged in three rows, seven in each row.

The Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument
Detroit
unveiled 13.08.1978
Creator: Leonard Marconi

There is a statue of Tadeusz Kościuszko in Detroit. The work was created as a gift of Cracovians to the large Polish community living in Detroit. The idea of the gift was connected with the celebration of the bicentennial of the founding of the United States. The sculpture, depicting the national hero of both countries, was modelled on a model by Leonardo Marconi from 1889, intended for Wawel Hill. The work was unveiled in 1978.

Statue of Tadeusz Kościuszko
Cleveland
1905
Creator: Gaitano Trentanove

The statue of Tadeusz Kosciuszko in Cleveland. It was placed in Wade Park on 8 May 1905. Made in 1904, the author was Gaitano Trentanove. The work was funded by Cleveland residents with Polish roots.

"Kosciuszko" poster at Newfields Museum of Art
Indianapolis
1914-1918

The Newfields Museum of Art in Indianapolis has a poster entitled. "Kosciuszko." The print, done in lithography, was created around 1914-1918, commissioned by the United States Food Administration. The work commemorates two heroes of the struggle for the freedom of nations: Tadeusz Kosciuszko and Casimir Pulaski. The poster misspelled the latter's name.

Monument to Tadeusz Kościuszko
Chicago
1904
Creator: Kazimierz Chodziński

There is a monument to Tadeusz Kościuszko in Chicago. The sculpture was created by Kazimierz Chodziński in 1904.

Tadeusz Kościuszko's unrealised testament
Charlotesville
ca. 1798
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Time of construction:

ca. 1798 (Thaddeus Kosciuszko's Unrealised Will); 1904 (Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument in Chicago); 1905 (Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument in Cleveland); ca. 1910 (Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument); 1914-1918 ("Kosciuszko" poster at the Newfields Museum of Art in Indianapolis); 1939, 2017-2019 (Kosciuszko Bridge in New York); 1978 (Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument in Detroit); ca. 1979 (Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument).

Creator:

Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson (rzeźbiarka; USA), Kazimierz Chodziński (rzeźbiarz, medalier; Polska)(preview), Gaitano Trentanove (rzeźbiarz; Włochy, USA), Leonard Marconi (rzeźbiarz; Rzym, Warszawa, Lwów)(preview)

Publication:

21.05.2025

Last updated:

21.10.2025

Author:

Bartłomiej Gutowski
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Bronze statue of Tadeusz Kościuszko in Boston's Public Garden, created by Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson in 1927. The statue stands on a granite pedestal surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky. Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA Gallery of the object +8
Statue of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 1927, Boston, Public Garden Park, photo Magda Dawidziuk, 2025 r.
Bronze statue of Tadeusz Kościuszko in Boston's Public Garden on a granite pedestal, surrounded by trees and people on a sunny day. Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA Gallery of the object +8
Statue of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 1927, Boston, Public Garden Park, photo Magda Dawidziuk, 2025 r.
Bronze statue of Tadeusz Kościuszko on horseback, holding a raised sword, on a granite pedestal with inscriptions. Located in a park setting with trees and a cloudy sky in the background. Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA Gallery of the object +8
Monument to Tadeusz Kościuszko, 1904, Chicago, photo Victor Grigas, 2015 r.
Bronze statue of Tadeusz Kościuszko in Boston's Public Garden, created by Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson in 1927. The figure stands on a granite pedestal, surrounded by green foliage. Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA Gallery of the object +8
Monument to Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 1905, Cleveland, Wade Park, photo Tim Evanson, 2016 r.
Equestrian statue of Tadeusz Kosciuszko in Boston's Public Garden, created by Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson in 1927. The bronze sculpture stands on a granite pedestal with the inscription 'Gen. Thaddeus Kosciuszko'. Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA Gallery of the object +8
Monument to Tadeusz Kościuszko, 1978, Detroit, photo Mike Russell, 2008 r.
The old Kosciuszko Bridge in New York, a truss bridge spanning a river with the city skyline in the background, under a cloudy sky. Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA Gallery of the object +8
Old Kosciuszko Bridge in New York, photo Jim.henderson, 2008 r.
Kościuszko Bridge in New York at night, illuminated with colorful lights. The bridge features two tall pylons and numerous cables supporting the roadway. Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA Gallery of the object +8
New Kosciuszko Bridge in New York, photo Edom31, 2018 r.
Kosciuszko Bridge in New York City with cars driving on it. The bridge features multiple cables and a sign reading 'Kosciuszko Bridge' on a concrete pillar. Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA Gallery of the object +8
New Kosciuszko Bridge in New York, photo Ewa Sawko, 2024 r.
Tapestry titled 'Polish Coats of Arms' in the Kosciuszko Foundation headquarters in New York, featuring 21 Polish coats of arms arranged in three rows of seven. Photo showing Traces of Tadeusz Kościuszko in the USA Gallery of the object +8
Tapestry "Herby Polskie" at the headquarters of the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York, photo Peter Obst, 2024 r.

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