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Birds
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21st Ward War Memorial * closed arch, eagle * inscription: To the memory of the boys from the 21st Ward who lost their lives in the World War 1914-1918 Korean * World War II * Vietnam Greater love hath no man than this: that a man lay down his life for his friends. How sleep the brave who sink to rest by all their country's wishes blest. By fairy hands their knell is rung by unseen forms their dirge is sung. All time will be the millennium of their glory. * Along the Northwest edge of Gorgas Park. Ridge and Gates. * 40.036750,-75.221000 [map] * Exhibits: War |
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Fitler Square Fountain * birds, fountain * Center of Fitler Square. 23rd and Pine. * 39.947600,-75.179800 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +fitlersquare.org |
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Hawthorne Hall * standing person, partial person, crown, birds, plants * On the walls. Lancaster and Hamilton. * 39.961450,-75.198875 [map] * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +Jim Frizzell's Hawthorne Hall page |
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania Entrance * state seal, horses, bird * Entrance. Historical Society of Pennsylvania. South side of Locust, West of 13th. * 39.947910,-75.162700 [map] * On the Gayborhood tour. * See also: +Historical Society of Pennsylvania |
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Red Owl Beniamino Bufano * owl * Southeast corner of Berks Mall and Liacouras Walk. * 39.981450,-75.155850 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Beniamino Bufano page |
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Saint Francis of Assisi * statue of Saint Francis of Assisi * small standing person, birds * visible through the fence * South side of St. Clement's Church. North side of Apple Tree, West of 20th. * 39.956250,-75.173125 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org's St. Francis of Assisi page +saintclementsphiladelphia.org |
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Saint Joseph's University Hawks * big hawks, Saint Joseph's University shield * Parking lot entrance posts. Saint Joseph's University. Southwest corner, 54th and City Line. * 39.996650,-75.235800 [map] * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +Saint Joseph's University |
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Tioga El Station * eagle * Entrance. Northeast corner Harrowgate Park. Kensington and Tioga. * 40.000140,-75.106450 [map] * On the Port Richmond tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +Harrowgate Park |
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Eagle Claudius F. Le Grand and Sons, 1797 * eagle, food, shield and arrows, olive branch * Pediment. First Bank of the United States. West side of 3rd between Chestnut and Walnut. * 39.948050,-75.146250 [map] * On the Old City tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's First Bank of the United States page |
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The Schuylkill Chained, The Schuylkill Freed William Rush, 1825 (1980 fiberglass casts) * reclining people, eagle, waterworks machinery * Roofs. Two of the smaller buildings of the Water Works. Along the river, near the Spring Garden bridge, off Kelly Drive around 26th. * 39.966350,-75.183600 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +Page for the Thomas Eakins painting William Rush Carving his Allegorical Statue of the Schuylkill +Max Buten's picture of this piece +phillyhistory.org 1930 picture of the original piece +phillyhistory.org another 1930 picture of the original piece +wikipedia.org's William Rush page +Fairmount Water Works |
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Union Baptist Church Gargoyles 1832 (cornerstone) * Symbols of Jesus, Saint John, Saint Mark and Saint Matthew * small kneeling and partial angels, torches, winged bulls, winged lions, crosses, crowns, birds, musical instruments, books * Walls. Union Baptist Church. South side of Fitzwater, West of 19th. * 39.942775,-75.174475 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles |
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Eagle 1835 (alleged construction date of the gazebo) * eagle * Gazebo roof. On the grounds of the Water Works. Overlooking the Schuylkill. Off Kelly Drive around 26th.. * 39.966970,-75.184625 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +Fairmount Water Works |
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Central Post 1850 (approximate) * bird, bear * Formerly at Penn's Landing at Dock Street. Removed when the hotel was built (approximately 2001) * Exhibits: Missing, Religious |
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Saint Vincent de Paul Parish Hall Eagle 1851 (unconfirmed) * Seal of the United States: eagle, shield and arrows, olive branches * 1851 is listed as the date for the church and possibly the whole complex * inscription: E. Pluribus Unum * West wall. Parish Hall. Saint Vincent de Paul Church. North side of Price, East of Lena (one block East of Germantown Ave.). * 40.038350,-75.174350 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building +St. Vincent de Paul Church |
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Abraham Lincoln Randolph Rogers, 1871 * Statue of Abraham Lincoln * big seated person, chair, pen and paper, eagles, federal and city seals * Moved in January 2002 from the middle of Kelly Drive to the North side. The first picture is from the old location. * inscription: front: To Abraham Lincoln from a grateful people left: With malice towards none, with charity towards all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us finish the work we are in back: Let us here highly resolve that the government of the people. by the people, and for the people shall not perish from this earth right: I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within the states in rebellion are and hence forth shall be free * Kelly Drive and Sedgely Drive. * 39.969550,-75.184500 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +wikipedia.org's Randolph Rogers page +wikipedia.org's Abraham Lincoln page |
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City Hall, East Pavilion Alexander Milne Calder, 1873 - 1893 * beaver, crane and owl, butterfly, plants, elephant head, dragon heads, City Hall tower, city seal, ship, plow and scales, scrolls, standing people, reclining people, heads, headgear * Part of the whole building's art. East entrance City Hall. Market at Juniper. * 39.952300,-75.162800 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Alexander Milne Calder page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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City Hall, South Pavilion Alexander Milne Calder, 1873 - 1893 * standing people, sitting people, heads, birds, dragons, book and scrolls, staff, cats, seal of Pennsylvania, horses, ship, plow, plants, bison head, squirrel, headgear * Part of the whole building's art. City Hall. North side of S. Penn Square at Broad. * 39.951825,-75.163650 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Alexander Milne Calder page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Columbus Monument Emanuele Caroni, 1876 (renovated 1982) * Monument to (and statue of) Christopher Columbus * standing person, globe, sword, anchors, eagle, ship, sitting people, water, flag * Artist is listed as "possible." * inscription: Presented to the city of Philadelphia by the Italian citizens In commemoration of the first centenary American Independence 1876 * Marconi Plaza. West side of Broad, South of Oregon. * 39.915550,-75.172100 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Christopher Columbus page |
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Religious Liberty Moses Jacob Ezekiel, 1876 * big people standing, liberty cap, eagle, serpent, flame, the Constitution * Was half a block North on 5th. Moved late 2010. The first two pictures are from the current location. The rest are from the previous location. * inscription: Plinth: Dedicated to the people of the United States by the order B'nai B'rith and Israelites of America in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of American Independence. Plaque: Commissioned by B'nai B'rith for the United States Centenial, "Religious Liberty" was dedicated in Fairmount Park on Thanksgiving Day in 1876. Carved in Rome from a single block of carrara marble, the statue was executed by Sir Moses Ezekiel, an American Jewish sculptor. The monument was rededicated by B'nai B'rith International for this nation's Bicentennial in 1976. The allegorical group represents liberty protecting religious freedom. The female figure wears the liberty cap bordered by thirteen stars for each of the original American colonies. In her left hand, she holds the constitution of the United States the legal document by which freedom is guaranteed to all citizens. Religion is personified by a youth standing beside the figure of Liberty, whose outstretched arm extends over him protectively. His right hand reaches toward her, while in his left, he holds the inextinguishable flame of faith. At the base of the group is an American eagle crushing a serpent in its talons, signifying the triumph of American democracy over the tyranny of intolerance and oppression. The monument was relocated to Independence Mall and rededicated on May 4, 1986 in an historic joint venture between B'nai B'rith International and the National Museum of American Jewish History. From this site, the statue proclaims in harmony with the Liberty Bell only steps away, a resounding message of religious liberty for all peoples. * In front of the National Museum of American Jewish History. Southeast corner, 5th and Market. * 39.950350,-75.148825 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Moved * See also: +Max Buten's first picture of this piece +Max Buten's second picture of this piece +Max Buten's third picture of this piece +jewishvirtuallibrary.org's Moses Jacob Ezekiel page +National Museum of American Jewish History |
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Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument John Massey Rhind, James H. Windrim, 1883 * big standing person wearing a hat, weapons, eagles, horses, olive branches, United States, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia seals * The eagles and plaques are by John Massey Rhind. The soldier is variously attributed to John Lachmier or Lachmer but is identical to one atop the 1909 West Park monument of the same name and may have been mass produced * inscription: They never fail who die in a great cause. -Byron 1861 Germantown's tribute to her heroic dead 1883 United States of America Liberty and Union now and forever, one and inseperable -Webster Pennsylvania The Keystone State liberty without obedience is confusion and obedience without liberty is slavery. Philadelphia The City of Brotherly Love On Earth peace Good will toward men -Luke * Market Square. Germantown between Shoolhouse and Church. * 40.034325,-75.172300 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * Exhibits: Religious, War * See also: +wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page +philadelphiabuildings.org's James H. Windrim page +ushistory.org's Market Square page |
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Tabernacle United Church 1884 - 1886 * Symbols of and references to Jesus, Saint John, Saint Luke and Saint Mark * lizard, plants, partial cherubs and angels, winged lion, winged ox, eagle, sun, candle, fire * inscription: North Entrance: I am the door. tower: My Goodness and My fortress. My High Tower and My Deliver. He in whom I trust. East Entrance: We have seen his star in the East and are come to worship him. shields: He is risen. Lampades multae, una lux. Christus Exaltus Salvator. Lux lucet in tenebris Nec tamen consumebatur. * North and East sides. Tabernacle United Church. Southwest corner, 37th and Chestnut. * 39.954500,-75.196800 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building +Gargoyle Hunter's page for the building +Tabernacle United Church |
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Native Americans, Swedish Settlers and Eagles Alexander Milne Calder, 1894 * big people standing, sitting, eagles * Part of the whole building's art. Around the tower of City Hall. Broad and Market. * 39.952750,-75.163350 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +undated picture of part of this piece in the studio from phillyhistory.org +another picture of part of this piece in the studio from phillyhistory.org +wikipedia.org's Alexander Milne Calder page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Wistar Institute Entrance 1894 * reclining people, book and quill, owl, standing person, plants * Entrance. Wistar Institute. West side of 36th between Spruce and Locust. * 39.951200,-75.195425 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +Wistar Institute |
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James A. Garfield Monument Augustus Saint-Gaudens, 1895 * Monument to James A. Garfield * standing person, head, eagle, olive branch, sword and shield * inscription: E. Plurbius Unum MDCCCXXXI MDCCCLXXXI James Abram Garfield President of the United States MDCCCLXXXI * Other side of Kelly Drive, near the Girard Avenue Bridge. * 39.973900,-75.190550 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * See also: +Saint-Gaudens National Historical Site +wikipedia.org's James A. Garfield page |
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Witherspoon Building 1895 - 1897 * References to and representations of Albert Barnes, Charles Hodge, Jesus, Saint John, Saint Luke, Saint Mark, Saint Matthew and John Witherspoon * small lion, birds, ox, plants, books, winged person, groups of people, standing people, reclining people, heads and eyes, fire, scales, headgear, anchor, cup, furniture, various religious symbols * A group of figures from the building are now in the courtyard of the Presbyterian Historical Society * West side of Juniper between Sansom and Walnut, and along the North side of Walnut West of Juniper. * 39.949250,-75.163200 [map] * On the Gayborhood tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building +wikipedia.org Albert Barnes page +wikipedia.org's John Witherspoon page |
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Smith Memorial Arch Herbert Adams, George E. Bissell, Alexander Stirling Calder, Katherine M. Cohen, Moses Jacob Ezekiel, Daniel Chester French, Charles Grafly, Samuel Murray, Edward C. Potter, John Massey Rhind, Bessie O. Potter Vonnoh, John Quincy Adams Ward, James H. Windrim, 1897 - 1912 * Statues and busts of James A. Beaver, S.W. Crawford, Andrew Gregg Curtin, John A. B. Dahlgren, John B. Gest, Winfield Scott Hancock, John Hartranft, George B. McClellan, George Gordon Meade, David Dixon Porter, John Fulton Reynolds, Richard Smith and James H. Windrim * big arches, standing people, seated people, heads, horses, eagles, globe, weapons, hats * Despite the name, the memorial is actually not an arch at all, though it does include two arches. Sculptures on the memorial include Herbert Adams' statue of Richard Smith, who funded the memorial, and Samuel Murray's bust of James H. Windrim, who was the artist and architect of the memorial itself. Detail pictures of the individual pieces are in alphabetical order by subject. One of John Massey Rhind's eagles is pictured last. Dahlgren is listed elsewhere as "Dahlgreen." * Avenue of the Republic at 41st. * 39.977450,-75.206500 [map] * On the West Park tour. * Exhibits: New, War * See also: +ushistory.org's page for this piece +philadelphiabuilding.org's page for this piece +wikipedia.org's page for this piece +wikipedia.org's Herbert Adams page +wikipedia.org's George E. Bissell page +wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page +askart.com's Katherine M. Cohen page +jewishvirtuallibrary.org's Moses Jacob Ezekiel page +Chesterwood: home of Daniel Chester French +wikipedia.org's Charles Grafly page +wikipedia.org's Samuel Murray page +wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page +wikipedia.org Bessie O. Potter Vonnoh page +wikipedia.org John Quincy Adams Ward page +philadelphiabuildings.org's James H. Windrim page +PA Historical and Museum Commission's James Addams Beaver page +PA Historical and Museum Commission's Andrew Gregg Curtin page +biography of John A. B. Dahlgren from civilwarartillery.com +The W. S. Hancock Society +Petersburg National Battlefield John Hartranft page +wikipedia.org's George B. McClellan page +wikipedia.org's George Meade page +U.S. Navy's David Dixon Porter page +National Park Service's David Dixon Porter page +wikipedia.org's John F. Reynolds page |
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The Washington Monument Rudolf Siemering, 1897 * Monument to George Washington * big fountains, groups of people, standing people, sitting and reclining people, alligator, bears, birds, bison and oxen, elk and moose, fish, horse, snake, plants, shells, weapons, drum, net, hats * Restoration of this astoundingly complex and detailed monument was completed in June of 1997. * West end of Eakins Oval. Parkway at 24th. * 39.964250,-75.179150 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1910 picture of this piece +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +Featured in The Sixth Sense +wikipedia.org's George Washington page |
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First Baptist 1899 * dove, olive branch, hand * Over the door. First Baptist. Southeast corner 17th and Sansom. * 39.950540,-75.168875 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building +First Baptist Church of Philadelphia |
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University Museum Entrance Alexander Stirling Calder, 1899 (also listed as c. 1920 and 1931) * insignia, birds, horizontal and seated people * Over the door. Through the lower (East) courtyard of the Penn Museum. South side of South Street, East of 33rd. * 39.949160,-75.191140 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page +Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology +information about the history of the building |
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University Museum Glass Mosaics Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co., 1899 * abstract geometrics, flowers, flower pots, bowls, and vases, shrimp, birds, cats * Walls of the Lower Courtyard. Penn Museum. South side of South, East of 33rd. * 39.949160,-75.191140 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Louis Comfort Tiffany page +Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology +information about the history of the building |
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Eagles Adolph Alexander Weinman, 1903 * eagles * Four identical eagles, originally from Pennsylvania Station in New York City. * Bridge columns. Four corners of the Market Street Bridge. East of 29th and West of 24th on Market. * 39.954400,-75.181125 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org Adolph Alexander Weinman page |
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Marine Club Lamps 1904 (year of building) * small eagles, flames * In front of the Marine Club. West side of Broad, just South of Washington. * 39.937500,-75.167050 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. |
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Duck Girl Paul Manship, 1911 * small standing person, duck, fountain, fish heads * In the pool at the center of Rittenhouse Square. Southwest from 18th and Walnut. * 39.949375,-75.171800 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Paul Manship page +wikipedia.org's Rittenhouse Square page |
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Penn Dental Gargoyles 1915 (completion of building) * small crouching people (some with headgear), monkey, birds, bull, book, symbols * Spruce and 40th St. walls. Penn Dental School. Northwest corner, 40th and Spruce. * 39.951865,-75.203150 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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Charles Allen Smith Francis P. Moitz, 1917 * Statue of Charles Allen Smith * standing person wearing a hat, eagle, rock * inscription: Erected by the Allied Monument Committee of Phila. To Charles Allen Smith April 21, 1917 Killed at Vera Cruz April 22, 1914 * Southeast corner of McPherson Square Park. Northwest of Kensington and Indiana. * 39.994600,-75.118425 [map] * On the Port Richmond tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +Free Libray of Philadelphia page about McPherson Square and the statue +wikipedia.org article about the United States occupation of Vera Cruz |
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University Museum Fountain Alexander Stirling Calder, 1920 (approximate) * birds, face, fountain * Inside wall. Lower (East) courtyard of the Penn Museum. South side of South Street, East of 33rd. * 39.949440,-75.190805 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page +Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology +information about the history of the building |
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Civil War Sailors Memorial Hermon Atkins MacNeil, 1921 * big stele, angel, group of people, standing, lying and kneeling, suggestion of a ship, hats, weapons, anchor, seahorses, eagles * inscription: front top: In giving freedom to the slave we assure freedom to the free. front bottom: All who have labored today in behalf of the Union have wrought for the best interests of the country and the world not only for the present but for all future ages. back: Port Royal, Port Hatteras, Port Henry, Hampton Roads, New Orleans, Memphis, Port Hudson, Charleston, Mobile Bay, Drury's Bluff, Cherbourg, Fort Fisher, 1961-1865. * South side of the Parkway, West of 20th. * 39.959420,-75.172960 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +another phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Hermon Atkins MacNeil page |
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Civil War Soldiers Memorial Hermon Atkins MacNeil, 1921 * big stele, group of people, standing people, angel, hats, weapons, flag, eagle, horse * The last picture is of the reference to this piece from the mural at 12th and Walnut * inscription: front top: One country, one Constitution, one destiny. front bottom: Each for himself gathered up the cherished purposes of life, its aims and ambitions, its dearest affections, and flung all with life itself into the scale of battle. back: Donaldson, The Peninsula, Antietem, Murfreesborg, Chancelorsville, Gettysburg, Chickanagua, Chattanooga, Petersburg, Atlanta, Appomatox, 1861-1865 * North side of the Parkway, West of 20th. * 39.959650,-75.172650 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +another phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Hermon Atkins MacNeil page |
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Packard Building Sign Samuel Yellin, 1924 (year on sign) * small standing, kneeling people, tools, scroll, staff, oar, plants, lamps, eagle, lion's head, seashell, urns, griffins, sign * Yellin is not listed anywhere as the artist for the sign, but he is listed as the metal worker for the building * West Entrance. Packard Building. East side of 15th, South of Chestnut. * 39.950650,-75.165650 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.orgs's Samuel Yellin page +Samuel Yellin Metal Workers +philadelphiabuildings.org's Packard Building entry |
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Swann Memorial Fountain Alexander Stirling Calder, 1924 * Memorial to Dr. Wilson Cary Swann * big reclining people, swans, frogs, turtles, fountain * Consists of three large pieces representing the Delaware, the Schuylkill and the Wissahickon, plus frogs and turtles. The fountain is on during the summer and is visible from both ends of the Parkway. * Center of the circle Logan Square. 19th and the Parkway. * 39.957900,-75.170600 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +Joey Blue's picture of one of the turtles. +wikipedia.org's page for this piece +phillyhistory.org 1931 picture of this piece +Max Buten's picture of one of the turtles +wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page +wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page |
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Insurance Company of North America Building 1925 * Eagles * There are large medallions hidden behind the banners and not pictured here. * inscription: Insurance Company of North America Oldest American Fire and Marine Insurance Company Organized in Philadelphia on December X, MDCCXCII in the old state house and in the room in which was signed the Declaration of Independence * Part of the whole building's art. Southwest corner, 16th, Arch, and the Parkway. * 39.954775,-75.166585 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry |
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Warwick Hotel 1925 * small crest, helmet, urn with standing people, goat heads, lion heads, birds * oddly located on a blank wall where the Locust Street entrance used to be. * Wall. North side of Locust between 17th and 18th. * 39.948940,-75.169800 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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Great Seals of Cities and States Paul Philippe Cret, Leon Hermant, 1926 * big Seals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, standing people, arm, scales and plow, ship, basket, fruit, scroll, horses, eagle * The Philadelphia and Pennsylvania seals are in Philadelphia. The Camden and New Jersey seals (not pictured) are in Camden. * Bridge anchorages. Ben Franklin Bridge. West of Columbus on Race and South of Vine on Water. * 39.954225,-75.140300 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * See also: +The Paul Philippe Cret Collection at upenn.edu +wikipedia.org's Leon Hermant page +wikipedia.org's Benjamin Franklin Bridge page |
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Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building Lee Lawrie, 1926 - 1927 * Building renamed in honor of Raymond G. Perelman and Ruth Perelman * big people standing sitting, furniture, weapons, kite, ships, tools and machines, dogs, horses, alligators, elephants, owls, squirrels, buildings, trains, plants, symbols and words * Originally an insurance building. Donated to the Art Museum by the Perelmans. The pictures here are only a representative sampling of the art. * inscription: Pennsylvania side: In the honor and perpetuity of the family is founded the state. In the nobler life of the household is the nobler life of mankind. 26th side: He labors best who loves best : the finest work of a man's life is to open the doors of opportunity to those who depend on him. * Northwest corner of Fairmount and Pennsylvania. * 39.967490,-75.179490 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: New * See also: +Museum press release about the donation +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building +Max Buten's picture of one of the reliefs +Another Max Buten picture of one of the reliefs +wikipedia.org's Lee Lawrie page |
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Congregation Rodeph Shalom D'Ascenzo Studios, 1927 * scroll and tablet, cats, birds * Entrance. Congregation Rodeph Shalom. East side of Broad Street at Green. * 39.963825,-75.160900 [map] * On the Fairmount tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +Congregation Rodeph Shalom |
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Scottish Rite Emblems 1927 (date of building. Metal emblem may be later) * Scottish Rite emblems, double-headed eagles, crowns * inscription: emblems: Deus Meumque Jus plaque: Supreme Council AASR Nor Jur. Prince Hall Affiliation * Front wall. Scottish Rite Cathedral. South side of Fitzwater West of 15th. * 39.942050,-75.168410 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * See also: +philascottischrite.org |
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Drexel Building 1928 * zodiac signs and symbols, ram, meregoat, bull, winged people sitting and kneeling, crab and fish, lion, musical instrument, scales, scorpion, centaur, weapons, jug, water, headgear, eagle * inscription: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces * Whole Building. Northeast corner, 15th and Walnut. * 39.949625,-75.165850 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building |
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E.W. Clark Building Medallions 1928 * small winged horse, birds, bull, corn * Walls. Northeast corner, 16th and Locust. * 39.948650,-75.167675 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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First National Bank Building 1928 (original building date) * small seated people, birds, dog head, lion head, snakes, zodiac signs * Zodiac signs and dog's head are behind the 15th street entrance awning. * Whole Building. Southwest corner, 15th and Walnut. * 39.949500,-75.166040 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building |
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Navy Ships 1928 (completion of building) * small ships, anchor, eagle * The building was originally the Navy Central YMCA Annex. Around the entrance are subtle relief carvings of Navy ships including the Hornet, the Constitution, the Enterprise, the Bon Homme Richard, the Kearsarge, and the Olympia. * Entrance. East side of 15th, North of Arch. * 39.955150,-75.164675 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1928 - 1929 * gargoyles and statue of Saint Paul * small standing person, Bible, sword, crosses, plants, dragons, snake, bird, fish, unidentified creatures * inscription: Spiritus Gladius * Whole building.. St. Paul's Episcopal Church. South side of Chestnut Hill Ave., East of Germantown Ave.. * 40.079100,-75.208850 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles * See also: +gargoyle hunter's page for the building +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building +St. Paul's Chestnut Hill |
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Board of Education Building 1930 * groups of people, people standing, people sitting and kneeling, winged people, books, tablets, scrolls, writing implements, linked BE logo, eagles, scarf, staff, buildings, tools, urns, jugs, ship, hourglass, lamp, light fixtures, plants, sun, globes * There is artwork on the Winter and 21st street sides and in the courtyard on Winter. The School District no longer occupies the building. * Building. Southwest Corner, 21st and Winter. * 39.958900,-75.174150 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: New, Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building |
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Curtis Hall, Thomas Jefferson University 1931 * standing people, medical instruments, plants, lions, birds, various medical symbols * Entrance. Curtis Hall, Thomas Jefferson University. North side of Walnut between 10th and 11th. * 39.948625,-75.157800 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * Exhibits: Medical * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building +Thomas Jefferson University |
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Treasury Building 1932 * people sitting and kneeling, face, farming, navigation, and artist tools, ship, buildings, rope, ox and bison, staff, food, birds, globe, plants, dolphin border * Whole building. South side of Chestnut, West of 2nd. * 39.948300,-75.144185 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building |
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Wisdom and Commerce Alfred Botteiau, 1932 * big sitting people, chairs, standing person, tree, owl, ship mast and sails * Wall. North side of Chestnut, East of 10th. * 39.950050,-75.156650 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. |
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Eagle 1933 * abstract eagle * Over the entrance. 30th Street Post Office. Southwest corner, 29th and Market. * 39.954310,-75.181950 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. |
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All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors J. Otto Schweizer, 1934 * group of people standing, torch, hats and helmets, shield, eagles and large feather, horses, seal of Pennsylvania * inscription: front: Erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in honor of her colored soldiers. back: To commemorate the heroism and sacrifice of all colored soldiers who served in the various wars engaged in by the United States of America that a lasting record shall be made of their unselfish devotion to duty as an inspiration to future generations this monument is dedicated May 30, 1934. right: American Revolution, Civil War, Indian Wars left: Spanish American War, Phillipine Insurrection, World War * West side of Logan Square. Aviator Park. Southeast of 20th and the Parkway. * 39.958320,-75.171800 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Moved, War, African American * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1935 picture of this piece from a previous location in Fairmount Park +One of Max Buten's pictures of this piece +Another of Max Buten's pictures of this piece +wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page |
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Family Unity Giuseppe Donato, 1940 * big group of people sitting, dog, dove, books, plants, symbols of justice, law, and peace * East pediment. Family Court. North side of Vine West of 18th. * 39.959050,-75.169125 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +Family Court |
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Justice and Law Donald De Lue, 1940 * big seated people, eagles * North and South walls. 9th Street Post Office. Southwest corner of 9th and Market and the Northwest corner of 9th and Chestnut. * 39.949950,-75.155900 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * See also: +sculptor.org's Donald De Lue page +wikipedia.org's Donald De Lue page |
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Prometheus Strangling the Vulture Jacques Lipchitz, 1943 * standing person, vulture * Front steps. Art Museum. 24th and the Parkway. * 39.965585,-75.180960 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: New * See also: +Picture of this piece at diacenter.org +Max Buten's picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Jacque Lipchitz page +Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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The Birth of a Nation Henry Kreis, 1943 * Quote from George Washington * cannon, group of people standing, eagle, idea * inscription: front: We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unaliable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor. -Declaration of Independence back: The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered as deeply as finally staked on the experiment intrusted to the hands of the American people. -First Inaugural of George Washington * South Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row. * 39.972750,75.190490 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * See also: +askart.com's Henry Kreis page +wikipedia.org's George Washington page +ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page |
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Aero Memorial Paul Manship, 1950 * Quotes from and in honor of Julian Biddle, Richard Foulke Day, Norton Downs, Jr., John Drinkwater, Carl Christian Glanz, William Besse Kuen, Stephen Phillips, William Shakespeare, Stephen Spender and Houston Woodward * small reclining person, birds, celestial globe * The surrounding inscribed walls and benches are also part of the memorial. * inscription: pillar: Aero Memorial, World War I, 1917-1918 walls: To the aviators of Pennsylvania killed in action Thou hast caught splendour from the sailless sea, and mystery from many stars outwatched. - Stephen Phillips Master and Maker, God of right the soldier dead are at thy gate who kept the spears of honour bright and freedom's house inviolate. -John Drinkwater Born of the sun they traveled a short while toward the sun, and left the vivid air signed with their honor. - Stephen Spender Death makes no conquest of the conqueror for now he lives in fame though not in life. -William Shakespeare * Aviator Park. East side of 20th St. between Race and the Parkway. * 39.958090,-75.172060 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Favorites, War * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +One of Max Buten's pictures of this piece +Another of Max Buten's pictures of this piece +wikipedia.org's Paul Manship page +wikipedia.org's John Drinkwater page +wikipedia.org's Stephen Phillips page +wikipedia.org's William Shakespeare page +wikipedia.org's Stephen Spender page |
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The Spirit of Enterprise Jacques Lipchitz, 1950 - 1960 * Quote from Theodore Roosevelt * big eagle, snake, person leaning forward * inscription: Our nation glorious in youth and strength looks into the future with fearless and eager eyes as vigorous as a young man to run a race. -Theodore Roosevelt * Central Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row. * 39.973600,-75.190875 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +wikipedia.org's Jacque Lipchitz page +wikipedia.org's Theodore Roosevelt page +ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page |
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War Memorial Amelie Zell Felton, 1952 * eagle * inscription: front: To honor those who served back: Dedicated by the Harrowgate Park Civic Associaton, 1952 * North side of Harrowgate Park. Southeast of Kensington and Tioga. * 39.999600,-75.106650 [map] * On the Port Richmond tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +Harrowgate Park |
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Phoenix Above Maltese Cross Sarala Ruth Pinto, 1962 * phoenix, maltese cross * Wall. East side of 12th North of Reed. * 39.932600,-75.163885 [map] * On the South Philly tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters |
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Emancipation Proclamation Fountain Gerd Utescher, 1964 * In honor of an act by Abraham Lincoln * standing person, birds * During a 2002 site renovation this piece was moved and turned and the non-functional fountain basin was taken out. By 2010 it was completely surrounded by trees. The first picture is from the old setting. The second is from the new setting. The third is a detail with trees. * Courtyard. Bottom of the concourse entrance on the Northwest corner of 15th and Market. * 39.952850,-75.165450 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * Exhibits: Moved, African American * See also: +wikipedia.org's Abraham Lincoln page |
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Old Man, Young Man, The Future Leonard Baskin, 1966 * standing person, sitting person, bird * Also known as Society Hill Sculpture * Plaza. Society Hill Towers. 2nd Street North of Spruce. * 39.945225,-75.144875 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * See also: +Leonard Baskin page @ rmichelson.com +philadelphiabuildings.org's Society Hill Towers page |
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Doves James Frost, 1969 (building date) * doves * South wall. University Lutheran. Northeast corner, 37th and Chestnut. * 39.955025,-75.196310 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Peace and Love * See also: +University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation |
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Bird Harold Kimmelman, 1970 * bird * Just inside Roosevelt Playground. South corner, Hellerman and Walker. * 40.026400,-75.053750 [map] * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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Earth, Air, Fire, Water Christopher T. Ray, 1972 - 1990 * plants, bird, sun * 5 metal sculptured gates. Apartment complex bounded by Front, Second, Spruce, and Delancey. * 39.944400,-75.144850 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * See also: +chrisray.com |
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Peace Memorial Harold Kimmelman, 1974 * flag, eagle, logos of the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines * inscription: Dedicated to the men and women of this community who served their country with valor and courage. * Just off the intersection of Aramingo, Margaret, and Milnor under the I-95 ramp over Milnor. * 40.005450,-75.076250 [map] * Exhibits: War * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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Phoenix Tree Christopher T. Ray, 1975 * big abstract plant, partial person, bird * In the traffic circle of the Presbyterian Medical Center. North and East of 39th and Filbert. * 39.958550,-75.199000 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * See also: +chrisray.com +Presbyterian Medical Center |
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Meher Khoren der Harootian, 1976 * Statue of Meher * cross, standing, sittng, and lying people, human bones, helmets, weapons, buildings, mountains, plants, horses, vulture, water, sun * inscription: On this day, April 24, 1976, commemorating the 61st anniversary of the martyrdom of the Armenian nation and celebrating the bicentennial year of American independence, we Americans of Armenian heritage in eternal gratitude to God dedicate this monument to our adopted land of the United States. Meher - A legendary figure of inspiring power symbolizing the invincible faith of the Armenian people, the first nation to embrace Christianity (301 AD). Keeping Watch over the cultural heritage of Armenia. Day of Infamy, April 24, 1915 the genocide and martyrdom of the Armenian Nation. St. Vartan at the battle of Avarayr (451 AD). History's first defense of the Christian faith. Mid the ashes of the martyrs, mother and child look to freedom for Armenia and all nations. * South side of Kelly Drive, West of 25th. * 39.966500,-75.179800 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Religious, War * See also: +page about this piece from umn.edu |
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Phoenix Rising in Flames Natalie Charkow, 1976 * phoenix, flames * In front of the Fire Administration Building. South side of Spring Garden, East of 3rd. * 39.960560,-75.143025 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +Natalie Charkow @ nyss.org |
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Chestnut Park Fountain John F. Collins, 1978 * fountain, abstract columns, turtle, bird * Inside Chestnut Park. Between Chestnut and Ranstead, West of 17th. * 39.951900,-75.169050 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +picture of the fountain on chrissmari.org +picture of the fountain on flickr.com +John F. Collins article at temple.edu +Chestnut Park page from asla.org |
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Estuary Gate Christopher T. Ray, 1979 * plants, turtle, birds, lizard * Gate. North end of Chestnut Park. South side of Ranstead, West of 17th. * 39.951900,-75.169000 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +chrisray.com +Chestnut Park page from asla.org |
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Raven David Caccia, 1979 * From a work by Edgar Allen Poe * raven * The sculpture is behind a fence. You'll get a closer look when the site is open, but it is clearly visible from the sidewalk. * Edgar Allen Poe House. Northwest corner, 7th and Spring Garden. * 39.961975,-75.149900 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +cacciastudio.com +wikipedia.org's Edgar Allen Poe page +Edgar Allen Poe National Historical Site |
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Wissahickon Valley Gate Christopher T. Ray, 1979 * plants, owl, insect * Gate. South end of Chestnut Park. North side of Chestnut, West of 17th. * 39.951600,-75.169100 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +chrisray.com +Chestnut Park page from asla.org |
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Bird Joseph J. Greenberg, Jr., 1980 (date of building) * big bird * Entrance. Sheraton Center City. Between 16th and 17th on the North side of the hotel, which is on the Northeast corner of 17th and Race. * 39.957700,-75.166900 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +Sheraton Center City (emporis.com entry) |
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Phoenix Rising Emlen Etting, 1982 * Memorial to Richardson Dilworth * abstract phoenix * Plaza. West side of City Hall. Southeast of the Southeast corner of 15th and JFK. * 39.953150,-75.164625 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +Smithsonian Oral History Interview with Emlen Etting +wikipedia.org's Richardson Dilworth page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Untitled (Lucas) Lark Lucas, 1982 * people standing, sitting, hats, umbrellas, food, musical instruments, machines and tools, balloons, airplanes, signs, buildings, plants, birds, elephant, giraffe, camel * visible through the fence * Walls. North side of Filbert, West of 34th. * 39.956900,-75.192250 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * See also: +Lark Lucas page at unm.edu |
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Birds in Flight Joseph J. Greenberg, Jr., 1985 * abstract birds * Parking lot, North side of Market between Front and 2nd, North of the ramp. * 39.950175,-75.142850 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. |
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Philadelphia Beirut Memorial Douglas Corsini, 1985 * Memorial to Cpl. Moses Arnold, Jr., Sgt. John J. Bonk, Jr., Cpl. Thomas A. Hairston, Sgt. Gilbert Hanton, Cpl. John F. Muffler, Sgt. Rafael Pomales-Torres, Pfc. Rui Manuel A. Relvas, Cpl. Louis J. Rotondo and Sgt. Allen D. Wesley * eagle, 3D USMC logo, globe, anchor * Was at Penn's Landing on the North side of the Seaport Museum. Moved prior to 2010. The last picture is from the original location. * inscription: In Memoriam to the Philadelphia Marine Casualties of the Beirut Peace Keeping Mission. If you forget my death then I died in vain. October 23, 1983, 241 servicemen killed in the Beirut Terrorist Bombing. Dedicated October 20, 1985 * Walkway North and East of Front and Spruce. * 39.944885,-75.142660 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: Moved, War |
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Benjamin Franklin George Lundeen, 1987 * Statue of Benjamin Franklin * small seated person, bench, cane, newspaper, pigeon * East side of 37th Street, just South of Locust Walk. * 39.952150,-75.196975 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +george @ lundeensculpture.com +The Electric Franklin |
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Community Garden Gate Greg Leavitt, 1988 * plants, birds, turtle, rock * Gate. Schuylkill Park. West side of 25th at Spruce. * 39.949450,-75.181300 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * See also: +gregleavitt.com |
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Indian Land Commemorative Bob Hazous, 1988 - 1995 * big abstract standing people, birds * On the traffic island next to Penn Treaty Park. Delaware and Marlborough. * 39.966800,-75.129400 [map] * See also: +Bob Hazous exhibit at the Institute of American Indian Arts +Bob Hazous interview at thephotographyinstitute.org +Friends of Penn Treaty Park +Penn Treaty Park Historical Plaques |
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Tamanend Raymond Sandoval, 1995 * Statue of Tamanend * big standing person wearing a hat, eagle, turtle * inscription: In honor of the contributions of Native American Indians - the ancestors, the elders, this generation and the generations to come - this sculpture commemorates Tamanend, a Sakima, of the Lenni-Lenape Nation who resided in the Delaware Valley when Philadelphia or "Coaquannok" was established. Tamanend stands on a turtle, which represents Mother Earth. The eagle, a reverend messenger of Great Spirit, has a wampum belt in its grasp. This belt recognizes the friendship treaty under the Sackomaxen elm between William Penn ("Mikwon"), Tamanend ("The Affable One") and other leaders of the Lenni-Lenape Nation. It reads "to live in peace as long as the waters are in the rivers and creeks and as long as the stars and moon endure." Penn dealt with the Lenni-Lenape people when he came to the land given him by the King of England. He bought the land from the Lenni-Lenape through a number of treaties. Tamanend was one of the Sakimas who played a prominent role as a welcoming delegate on Penn's arrival in 1682 and in the early treaties of 1683 and 1692. Tamanend was considered the patron saint of America by the colonists prior to American Independence. Tamanend day was celebrated annually on May 1st in Philadelphia and bells were rung in his honor. * Front and Market. * 39.949735,-75.142000 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: Favorites, Religious * See also: +Joey Blue's picture of this piece +raymondsandoval.com |
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Tabernacle United Church Signs Lynn Denton, 1999 * signs, religious symbols and imagery, boat, Earth, food, sitting and standing people, birds, plants, musical instruments, sheep, hands, water * tiles painted by the congregation * Tabernacle United Church. Southwest corner, 37th and Chestnut. * 39.954800,-75.196650 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Peace and Love * See also: +lynnbdenton.com +City Paper article about Lynn Denton +Tabernacle United Church |
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Birds of Fairmount Park Josey Stamm, 2001 * birds, plants, water * inscription: Created by NetworkArts artist Josey Stamm and students from Gesu School who participated in NetworkArts' Saturday Environmental Program 2001. This mosaic contains 83 bird species found in Fairmount Park. Made by the seventh and eighth grade students. A second mosaic on the animals of Fairmount Park is on the rear facade of this building. Special thanks to Earl Stamm. * Wall. Canal side, 4400 block of Main St.. * 40.026150,-75.22570 [map] * See also: +NetworkArts |
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Spring Gardens Fence 2001 (approximate) * plants, birds, spring, sign * Fence and gates. Spring Gardens. Around the block bounded by 18th, 19th, Wallace and North. * 39.966200,-75.168750 [map] * On the Fairmount tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified |
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Peacock Light Rail Shelters Suzanne Reese-Horvitz, Robert Roesch, 2002 * peacock feathers * Also known as Zoo Trolley Stop. * Shelter. Outside the Zoo. Girard, West of 34th. * 39.975025,-75.196500 [map] * On the West Park tour. * See also: +page for this piece on robertroesch.com +page for this piece from suzannehorvitz.com +www.SuzanneHorvitz.com +robertroesch.com +Philadelphia Zoo |
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Duckrey School Mosaics Barbara Gesshel, 2005 (restored) * School named for, and quote from Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey * partial, standing, sitting people, boats, cow, birds, snakes, lizards, plants, fish, butterfly, sun, building * inscription: First: "Once upon a time" Second: "...love and brotherhood are the strongest forces on Earth" -Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey * South Entrances. Tanner Duckrey School. North side of Diamond, East of 16th. * 39.985250,-75.159200 [map] * On the Temple Southwest tour. * See also: +gesshel.com |
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Patty Hogan Gates Eric Berg, 2010 * Memorial to Patty Hogan * vine, birds, squirrels, nuts, lizard, snail, praying mantis, frog, dog * inscription: You gave with your heart. We accepted with gratitude. * Gardner shed gates. West side of Rittenhouse Square. East of 19th and Locust. * 39.949250,-75.172725 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +Eric Berg Studios +wikipedia.org's Rittenhouse Square page |