Removal of the Frank Rizzo statue

A bronze statue of former Philadelphia mayor Frank Rizzo that had stood outside the Municipal Services Building was removed by city officials and contractors in June 2020 amid protests over racial injustice; the removal was widely photographed and circulated online. The statue's removal followed years of controversy and public debate about Rizzo's legacy. Images and video of the takedown and the empty plinth were shared extensively in local and national media.