Washington Statue Lowered Posted on August 11, 2016 by Chicago 1 Chicago Chicago News & Search 1 News - 1 eMovies - 1 eMusic - 1 eBooks - 1 Search Search for: A statue of George Washington in Washington Park was removed from its pedestal for refurbishing as part of the restoration of the monument. 1 Chicago Chicago News & Search 1 News - 1 eMovies - 1 eMusic - 1 eBooks - 1 Search Search for: