Religious Exhibit
There are many possible ways to either define or classify an exhibit of religious public art and none of them are completely satisfactory. This particular exhibit, which is otherwise unclassified, includes art from the grounds of religious institutions, other art that references the religious aspects of specific people, and/or art with titles and images that invoke religious themes or belief systems, including several sculptures of angels. Some of the decisions to include or not include refernces to Ancient Greek and Roman figures were fairly arbitrary.
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Andrey Sheptytsky
* Statue of Andrey Sheptytsky
* standing person,
crosses,
staff,
crown
* Behind a fence, but visible from the sidewalk.
* inscription:
1865-1944
* On the grounds just South of the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
West side of Franklin between Brown and Poplar (Franklin is one block East of 8th).
* On the Northern Liberties tour.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Andrey Sheptytsky page
+Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
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Cross
* Symbol of Jesus
* cross
* Outside the Archdiocese.
West side of 17th, between Race and Vine.
* On the Franklin Town tour.
* Other exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia
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Demeter and Poseidon
* bas reliefs of Demeter
and
Poseidon
* big
standing people,
horses,
baskets,
fish,
food,
plants,
weapon (trident),
crown
* Wall.
North side of Spring Garden, West of 18th.
* On the Franklin Town tour.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Demeter page
+wikipedia.org's Poseidon page
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In the Beginning. God...
* Symbol of Jesus
* cross,
picture of the earth from the moon
* Over the Neumann Center door.
Drexel University.
Northwest corner, 33rd and Market.
* On the Avenue of Technology tour.
* See also:
+Drexel University
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Mary
* statue of Mary
* small
standing person
* inscription:
Erected to the memory of our 1943A Classmates who
gave their lives in World War II
Raymond E. Adams, Donald A. Bath, John J. Corcoran,
Robert M. Cox, John A. Dreger, Richard Farrell,
James J. French, Laurence H. Gellbach, Walter F. Higgins,
John J. Loughery, Francis J. Mac Murtrie, Robert De L. McKee
Donated by friends and relatives
* Between the stairs.
Barbelin Hall, Saint Joseph's University.
City Line, West of 54th.
* Other exhibits: War
* See also:
+Saint Joseph's University
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Mary and Jesus
* Statue of Jesus
and
Mary
* small
people,
standing,
reclining,
headgear
* In front of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
West side of N. 48th, South of Lancaster.
* Other exhibits: New
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Mt. Olivet Tabernacle Baptist Church Entrance
* Symbol of Jesus
* small
kneeling
angels,
cross,
plants
* inscription:
Where Neighborhood Becomes the Brotherhood
* Above the door.
Mt. Olivet Tabernacle Baptist Church.
East side of 42nd at Wallace.
* Other exhibits: Unidentified
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Saint Hedwig
* Statue of Saint Hedwig
* small
standing person
wearing a crown,
carrying a house
* Was on the Northeast corner of 24th and Brown, outside the former St. Hedwig's Church, closed c. 2004. Reappeared in the current location c. 2010. Picture is from the original location.
* Southeast corner 24th and Green.
* Other exhibits: Moved,
Unidentified
* See also:
+biography of Saint Hedwig
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Saint Vincent de Paul
* Saint Vincent de Paul
* standing person
* In the front yard of Saint Vincent de Paul Church.
North side of Price, East of Lena (one block East of Germantown Ave.).
* On the Germantown Avenue tour.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Saint Vincent de Paul page
+St. Vincent de Paul Church
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Stele of S'akya-muni
* small
standing person
* Concrete reproduction. Formerly in the East courtyard of the University Museum.
* Other exhibits: Missing
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United House of Prayer For All People
* two lions,
standing
angels,
three crosses
* Front wall.
United House of Prayer For All People.
Haverford and Preston.
* Other exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+United House of Prayer For All People
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Nandi
1500
* bull
* Formerly at Penn's Landing at Dock Street. Removed when the hotel was built (approximately 2001)
* Other exhibits: Missing
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
1830
* Statues of Saint John,
Saint Luke,
Saint Mark
and
Saint Matthew
* small
standing people,
books and scrolls
* The four evangelists are displayed here top to bottom (left to right facing the church) in canonical (reverse alphabetical) order.
* Entrance pillars.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market.
* On the Center City East tour.
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building
+St. John's
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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.
* Other exhibits: Gargoyles
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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)
* Other exhibits: Missing
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Mary and Jesus with Angels
1851 (year of building)
* statue of Jesus
and
Mary
* small
people,
one standing,
one held,
two flying angels
* Wall.
Saint Mark's Church.
North side of Locust between 16th and 17th.
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour.
* Other exhibits: New
* See also:
+Saint Mark's Church
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Saint Mark's Gargoyles
1851
* small
heads
with headgear
* Walls.
Saint Mark's Church.
North side of Locust between 16th and 17th.
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour.
* Other exhibits: New,
Gargoyles
* See also:
+Saint Mark's Church
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Holy Trinity Episcopal Chuch
1859 (original building date)
* dogs
* Side entrance.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Chuch.
South side of Walnut between 19th and 20th.
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour.
* Other exhibits: Gargoyles,
Unidentified
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
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First Presbyterian
1869 - 1872
* plants,
fruit
* Over the door.
First Presbyterian Church.
Southeast corner, 21st and Walnut.
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour.
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+Gargoyle Hunter's page for the building
+First Presbyterian Church
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Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church
1874 (from cornerstone)
* small
heads
* Spruce Street entrances.
Trinity Memorial.
South side of Spruce, West of 22nd.
* On the Fitler Square tour.
* Other exhibits: Gargoyles,
Unidentified
* See also:
+Trinity Center for Urban Life
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Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain
Herman Kirn,
1876
* Five statues and six carved portraits of John Barry,
Charles Carroll,
John Carroll,
Comte de Grasse,
Tadeusz Kosciuszko,
Marquis de Lafayette,
Theobald Matthew,
George Gordon Meade,
Moses,
Orono
and
Casimir Pulaski
* big
standing people,
heads,
tablet,
rocks
lion heads
* There is a blank portrait oval labeled Moylan on the West side.
* inscription:
John Barry
First Commodore of the United States Navy
Born in 1745 in Wexford Co. Ireland
Died September 13, 1803 at Philadelphia
During the Revolutionary War he distinguished himself greatly.
He filled the various commands entrusted to him with skill and
gallantry. When unable to fight on the ocean he obtained command
of a company of volunteers and fought against the enemy on land.
Among his exploits was the capture upon May 28, 1781 of two English
vessels, the Atalanta and Trespasa, after a hotly contested action
with his own ship the Alliance.
In January 1776 he commanded the brig Lexington, the first regular
cruiser that got to sea under the authority of the Continental Congress and
the vessel that first carried the American flag upon the ocean.
Charles Carroll
of Carrollton
Signer of the Declaration Independence
Born September 20, 1737 at Annapolis, Maryland
Died November 14, 1832 at Baltimore, Maryland
To obtain religious as well as civil liberty I
entered zealously into the revolution. God grant that
this religious liberty may be preserved in these
states to the end of time.
-Charles Carroll
"Your soldiers will be masters of the spot only on which they encamp.
They will find naught but enemies before and around them.
If we are beaten on the plains, we will retreat to our mountains.
and defy them."
"We have made up our minds to abide the issue of the approaching struggle
and though much blood may be spilt we have no doubt of our ultimate
success."
-Charles Carroll
Rev. John Carroll
A commissioner of the Continental Congress
Born Jan. 8, 1735 at Upper Marlboro, Md.
Died Dec. 3 1815 at Baltimore, Md
"The Archbishop's patriotism was as decided as his piety. He
loved Republicanism. He had joined with heart and judgement
in the Revolution and retained without abatement of confidence or
favor the cardinal sympathies upon which he then acted."
Address of Robert Walsh
May these United States flourish in pure and undefiled religion,
in morality, peace, union, and liberty, and the enjoyment of their
excellent Constitution, so long as respect, honor and veneration
shall gather around the name of Washington. That is whilst there
shall be any surviving record of human events."
John Carroll
Father Matthew
The Apostle of Temperance
Born Oct. 10, 1790 in Tipperary Co. Ireland
Died Dec. 8, 1856 in Cork Co. Ireland
How Congress Honored Him
Upon December 19th 1849
Rev. Theobald Matthew
was by a special resolution invited to a privileged seat
upon the floor of the House of Representatives.
Upon December 20th 1849
The Senate Accorded to him a similar privilege - an honor
which previous to that time had been conferred on Lafayette only.
That resolution is an homage to humanity, to philanthropy, to virtue
Henry Clay
This illustrious benefactor of the human race and our own country
Wm. H. Seward
He comes among us on a mission of benevolence - it is a noble mission
and well he is fulfilling it.
Lewis Gass
He comes here upon a great mission which commands the admiration and
sympathy of all men.
Stephen A. Douglas
There is love, purity and fidelity inscribed upon the banner that
he bears.
Sam Houston
* North Concourse Drive and States Street.
* On the West Park tour.
* See also:
+Pictures of this piece from the Philadelphia Archdiocese Historical Research Center
+National Gallery of Art page for this piece
+ushistory.org's Commodore Barry page
+ushistory.org's Charles Carroll page
+wikipedia.org's John Carroll page
+wikipedia.org's Comte de Grasse page
+wikipedia.org's Tadeusz Kosciuszko page
+wikipedia.org's Marquis de Lafayette page
+wikipedia.org's Theobald Matthew page
+wikipedia.org's George Meade page
+history of the Penobscot Indians
+wikipedia.org's Casimir Pulaski page
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Religious Liberty
Moses Jacob Ezekiel,
1876
* big
people
standing,
liberty cap,
eagle,
serpent,
flame,
the Constitution
* 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.
* Just West of the National Museum of American Jewish History.
East Side of 5th Street, North of Market.
* On the Independence Mall tour.
* 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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Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon
Joseph Alexis Bailly,
1876 (unconfirmed)
* Statue of John Witherspoon
* standing person
* inscription:
front:
A lineal descendant of John Knox
Born in Scotland February 5 1722
Ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church 1745
President of the College of New Jersey 1788-1794
The only clergyman in the Continental Congress
A signer of the Declaration of Independence
Died at Princeton, New Jersey November 15, 1794
right:
For my own part of property I have some of reputation. More, that
reputation is staked, that property is pledged, on the issue of this contest.
And although these grey hairs must soon descend into sepulchre I
would infinitely rather that they descend thither by the hand
of the executioner than desert at this crisis the sacred cause
of my country.
left:
"Proclaim liberty throughout the land and to all its inhabitants
thereof" -Levit. XX 10
* In the Horticulture Center.
Just West of Belmont and Montgomery.
* On the West Park tour.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Joseph Alexis Bailly page
+wikipedia.org's John Witherspoon page
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St. George and the Dragon
Elkington & Company,
1877 (sometimes listed 1876)
* Statue of St. George
* seated person,
horse,
helmet,
spear,
dragon
* inscription:
Designed and cast
1877
Elkington & Company
Birmingham England
for
The Society of the Sons of St. George
of Philadelphia
Founded 1772
St. George's Day, 23 April, 1978
* Martin Luther King Drive at Black Road.
* On the West Park tour.
* Other exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+phillyskyline.com story about the demolition of the building where this sculpture used to be, with picture
+Society of the Sons of St. George
+picture of this piece from the Free Library of Philadelphia
+Bob Speel's Elkington & Company page
+newadvent.org's St. George page
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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.
* On the Germantown Avenue tour.
* Other exhibits: 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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Toleration
Herman Kirn,
1883
* Statue of William Penn
* standing person
wearing a hat
* Down the footpath from Hortter and Parkline. Take the path on your left until you reach the bridge with no handrail on your right. Turn right, and cross the bridge. The statue is on top of the rock on the other side..
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's William Penn page
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Orestes and Pylades Fountain
Carl Johann Steinhauser,
1884
* Statue of Diana,
Orestes
and
Pylades
* group of people,
two sitting (Orestes and Pylades),
one head (Diana),
sword
* West side of 33rd at Columbia.
* See also:
+Explanation from online-mythology.com
+wikipedia.org's Diana page
+wikipedia.org's Orestes 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.
* On the Avenue of Technology tour.
* Other exhibits: Gargoyles
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+Gargoyle Hunter's page for the building
+Tabernacle United Church
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Silenus and the Infant Bacchus
Praxiteles,
1885 (cast of 400 BC original)
* Statue of Bacchus
and
Silenus
* two people,
one standing,
one carried
* Artist is an "attribution"
* Kelly Drive, past Fairmount.
* On the Kelly Drive tour.
* See also:
+Joey Blue's picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Praxiteles page
+wikipedia.org's Bacchus/Dionysus page
+wikipedia.org's Silenus page
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Fleisher Medallion
1886 (year of building)
* Representation of Jesus
and
Mary
* small
people
standing,
partial people,
winged cherubs,
headgear,
plants
* Wall.
Fleisher Art Memorial.
North side of Catherine between 7th and 8th.
* Other exhibits: New
* See also:
+Fleisher Art Memorial
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Saint James
1887 (year of building)
* Statue of Saint James
* standing person,
staff
* Carved for the building in Italy. Behind mesh that isn't visible from the street but partially obscures the picture.
* Niche above the entrance arch.
St. Agatha - St. James Church.
Southeast corner, 38th and Chestnut.
* On the Avenue of Technology tour.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Saint James page
+St. Agatha - St. James Church
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Mother Bethel Gargoyles
1889
* dragons
* High on the walls.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Northeast corner 6th and Lombard.
* On the Lombard-South tour.
* Other exhibits: Gargoyles
* See also:
+philadelphiabuilding.org's entry for the building
+Mother Bethel AME Church
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Drexel University Main Building Entrance
1890 - 1891
* Busts of Aesculapius,
Johann Sebastian Bach,
Christopher Columbus,
Michael Faraday,
Galileo,
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,
Alexander von Humboldt,
Thomas Jefferson,
Michelangelo,
Moses,
Isaac Newton,
Raphael,
William Shakespeare
and
William of Sens
* small
heads,
standing
angel
* These busts in niches go all the way around the inside of the arch, including two that are looking straight down. Moses and Aesculapius are on either side of the angel on the front.
* Entrance.
Main Building, Drexel University.
North side of Chestnut, just East of the 32nd Street walkway.
* On the Avenue of Technology tour.
* Other exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+philadelphia buildings.org's page for the building
+wikipedia.org's Aesculapius page
+wikipedia.org's Johann Sebastian Bach page
+wikipedia.org's Christopher Columbus page
+ideafinder.com's Michael Faraday page
+The Galileo Project @ Rice University
+wikipedia.org's Goethe page
+wikipedia.org's Alexander von Humboldt page
+wikipedia.org's Thomas Jefferson page
+wikipedia.org's Michelangelo page
+wikipedia.org's Isaac Newton page
+wikipedia.org's Raphael page
+wikipedia.org's William Shakespeare page
+biography of William of Sens
+Drexel University
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Joan of Arc
Emmanuel Fremiet,
1890 (listed dates vary widely)
* Statue of Joan of Arc
* horse,
seated person,
flag,
weapons
* Most sources list Joan of Arc's dates as 1412-1431.
* inscription:
Jeanne D'Arc
1409-1431
* 25th and Kelly Drive.
* On the Parkway tour.
* Other exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+Another Max Buten picture of this piece
+bronze-gallery.com's Emmanuel Fremiet page
+wikipedia.org's Joan of Arc page
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Witherspoon Building
1895 - 1897
* Building named for John Witherspoon
* small
dogs,
birds,
an ox,
plants,
books,
buildings,
groups of people,
standing people,
reclining people,
heads and eyes,
various religious symbols
* A group of figures from the building are now in the courtyard of the Presbyterian Historical Society
* Entire Building.
West side of Juniper between Sansom and Walnut, and along the North side of Walnut West of Juniper.
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour.
* Other exhibits: Gargoyles,
Unidentified
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+wikipedia.org's John Witherspoon page
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Bishop Matthew Simpson
1896
* Statue of Matthew Simpson
* standing person
* Belmont and Edgely.
* On the West Park tour.
* Other exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+biography of Matthew Simpson
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Mary and Jesus
1897 (date of building)
* statue of Jesus
and
Mary
* people,
one standing,
one sitting,
crown,
scepter
* Up on the wall.
St. Mary's Episcopal Church.
North side of Bainbridge, West of 18th.
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Witherspoon Building Figures
Alexander Stirling Calder,
1898
* Statues of James Caldwell,
Samuel Davies,
Francis Makemie,
John McMillan,
Marcus Whitman
and
John Witherspoon
* standing people,
hats,
books and papers,
wagon wheel
* These figures were originally on the Witherspoon Building. The first six pictures are of the individuals in the order listed on the plaques. The last two are detail shots. The pieces are visible up close when the gates are open and through the gates when they are closed.
* inscription:
Francis Makemie
c1658-1708
John Witherspoon
1723-1794
John McMillan
1752-1833
Samuel Davies
1723-1761
James Caldwell
1734-1781
Marcus Whitman
1802-1847
* Front courtyard.
Presbyterian Historical Society.
North side of Lombard, East of 5th.
* On the Lombard-South tour.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page
+wikipedia.org's James Caldwell page
+wikipedia.org's Samuel Davies page
+cyberhymnal.org's Samuel Davies page
+wikipedia.org's Francis Makemie page
+findagrave.com's Rev. John McMillan page
+wikipedia.org's Marcus Whitman page
+wikipedia.org's John Witherspoon page
+Presbyterian Historical Society at pcusa.org
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First Baptist
1899
* dove,
olive branch,
hand
* Over the door.
First Baptist.
Southeast corner 17th and Sansom.
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour.
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
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The Medicine Man
Cyrus E. Dallin,
1899
* seated person,
horned headgear,
horse
* Dauphin Street West of 33rd. You can get there from Kelly Drive by turning right on to Fountain Green Drive at General Ulysses S. Grant, and then left at the resevoir.
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1910 picture of this piece
+The Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum
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Broad Street Ministry Gargoyles
1901
* small
faces,
dragons
* Whole building.
Broad Street Ministry.
East side of Broad between Spruce and Pine.
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour.
* Other exhibits: New,
Gargoyles
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building
+Broad Street Ministry
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Sundial
Alexander Stirling Calder,
1903
* people
kneeling,
sundials,
zodiac signs,
hat
* inscription:
Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your lord will come.
* In the Horticulture Center.
Just West of Belmont and Montgomery.
* On the West Park tour.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page
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Pompeian Dancing Satyr
1904
* standing person
* Listed as a reproduction, no artist
* Upper (West) courtyard.
Penn Museum.
South side of South, just East of 33rd.
* On the Penn Campus tour.
* See also:
+Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology
+information about the history of the building
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The Pilgrim
Augustus Saint-Gaudens,
1904
* standing person,
hat,
Bible,
walking stick
* Other side of Kelly Drive at Lemon Hill Drive.
* On the Kelly Drive tour.
* See also:
+sgnhs.org page for this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1912 picture of this piece outside City Hall on a different base
+Saint-Gaudens National Historical Site
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St. Augustine and St. Patrick
1907
* Statues of Saint Augustine
and
Saint Patrick
* standing people,
hats,
staffs,
religious symbols
* Front wall.
National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia.
West side of Broad, North of Ellsworth.
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour.
* Other exhibits: New
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Augustine of Hippo page
+wikipedia.org's Saint Patrick page
+National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia
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St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
1907
* Representations of Jesus,
Joseph
and
Mary
* people
sitting, kneeling,
standing,
headgear,
book,
manger,
furniture,
staff,
sheep,
ox,
heads,
winged people
* The Springfield side of the building was obscured by scaffolding when these pictures were taken in
August, 2010. The church web site has pictures of the front doors.
* inscription:
The Word was made flesh
* Whole building.
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.
Northeast corner, 47th and Springfield.
* Other exhibits: New
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Saint Joseph page
+St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
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Rebecca at the Well
John J. Boyle,
1908
* Biblical scene of Rebecca
* people
standing,
jug,
walking stick,
camels
* inscription:
Drink and I will give thy camels drink also.
I give this legacy for a triple purpose: to ornament the city that
William Penn founded, to refresh the weary and thirsty, both man and beast,
and to commemorate a fact of sacred story. - Extract from the will
of Mary Rebecca Darby Smith
This monument was moved from Twelth and Spring Garden Streets and
erected by the Philadelphia Fountain Society 1934
* In the Horticulture Center.
Just West of Belmont and Montgomery.
* On the West Park tour.
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+askart.com's John J. Boyle page
+wikipedia.org's Rebeccah page
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Major General Peter Muhlenberg
J. Otto Schweizer,
1910
* Statue of John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg
* standing person,
group of people,
church interior,
pulpit and pews,
book,
hat
* inscription:
front:
"There is a time for all things - a time to preach and a time to fight, and now is the to fight"
Farewell sermon in the church at Woodstock, VA, 1776
right:
1776, Charleston, Sullivans Island, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Stony Point, Petersburg, Yorktown, 1781
left:
Member of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, 1784
Vice President of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1785
Member of the first, third, and sixth Congress of the U.S.
U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1801
President of the German Society of Pennsylvania, 1788 and 1802-1807
* Behind the Art Museum.
Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* On the Museum Grounds tour.
* Other exhibits: War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1913 picture of this piece outside City Hall
+wikipedia.org's John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Barry Memorial
1913
* Memorial to John Barry
* anchor
* inscription:
In memory of John Barry, father of the American Navy,
born in Co. Wexford, Ireland, March 25, 1745.
First captain of the first ship owned by the Continental Congress.
Continuous in his service during the entire period of the revolution.
Supreme Commander of the entire naval forces of the colonies in the
war for independence. Appointed by President Washington to the highest
rank and first command of the navy of the United States. He died
in Philadelphia September 3, 1803, and is buried in the adjoining
churchyard. Requiscat in pace.
* On the wall.
Old St. Mary's.
West side of 4th Street South of Locust.
* On the Lombard-South tour.
* Other exhibits: Unidentified,
War
* See also:
+ushistory.org's Commodore Barry page
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Henry Melchior Muhlenberg
J. Otto Schweizer,
1917
* Statue of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg
* group of people
standing,
sitting,
all the women wearing bonnets
* inscription:
Patriarch of the Lutheran Church in America
Pastor in Philadelphia
1742-1787
* In the driveway of the Lutheran Theological Seminary.
East side of Germantown Ave. just North of Allens Lane.
* On the Germantown Avenue tour.
* See also:
+biography of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg
+Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
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Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
Gorham Studios,
Joseph Sibbel Studio,
1918 (approximate installation)
* Statues of Jesus,
Mary,
Saint Paul
and
Saint Peter
* standing people,
sword,
scroll
* The building was constructed from 1846 to 1864. A 1911 picture from phillyhistory.org clearly shows empty niches on the front of the building. According to Louis N. Ferrero of the American Catholic Historical Society, the St. Peter and St. Paul statues are from the Gorham Studios, New York and the Blessed Virgin Mary statue is from the Joseph Sibbel Studio, New York. No artist markings are visible on the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
* Front wall.
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.
East side of 18th Street, North of the Parkway.
* On the Parkway tour.
* See also:
+ushistory.org page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
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Saint Mark's Entrance
Samuel Yellin,
1923
* Statue of Jesus
* people
standing
* inscription:
Come unto me all that are heavy laden and I will give you rest.
* Entrance.
Saint Mark's Church.
North side of Locust between 16th and 17th.
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour.
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for this building.
+philadelphiabuildings.orgs's Samuel Yellin page
+Samuel Yellin Metal Workers
+Saint Mark's Church
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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.
* See also:
+Congregation Rodeph Shalom
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Art Museum Cherub
1928
* small
upright
winged person
* Over the back door.
Art Museum.
Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* On the Museum Grounds tour.
* Other exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
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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..
* On the Germantown Avenue tour.
* Other exhibits: 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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Saint John Chrysostom
1931
* standing
angel,
heads
* inscription:
Gloria In Excelcis Deo
* Whole building.
Saint John Chrysostom.
East side of 17th, South of Vine.
* On the Franklin Town tour.
* Other exhibits: Gargoyles
* See also:
+Gargoyle Hunter page for the building
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Pan with Sundial
Beatrice Fenton,
1938
* In memory of William Stansfield
* small
kneeling person,
pipes,
plants,
sundial
* inscription:
Such harmony is in immortal souls. In loving memory of William Stansfield, FRCO FACO MUS R-PA. Tribute from his loving wife.
* East of the main entrance of the Penn Library.
Locust Walk, West of 34th.
* On the Penn Campus tour.
* See also:
+askart.com's Beatrice Fenton page
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Triton Fountain
Donald De Lue,
1941
* Statue of Triton
* fish,
kneeling person,
fountain
* Not (as listed elsewhere) on North 6th
* Courtyard.
North side of Chestnut, East of 10th, behind a fence.
* On the Center City East tour.
* See also:
+sculptor.org's Donald De Lue page
+wikipedia.org's Donald De Lue page
+wikipedia.org's Triton page
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The Puritan
Harry Rosin,
1942
* standing person,
gun
* South Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial.
Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* On the Kelly Drive tour.
* See also:
+michenermuseum.org's Harry Rosin page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page
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The Quaker
Harry Rosin,
1942
* standing person,
Bible,
hat
* South Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial.
Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* On the Kelly Drive tour.
* See also:
+michenermuseum.org's Harry Rosin page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page
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Playing Angels
Carl Milles,
1950
* vertical
angels,
musical instruments
* Kelly Drive and Fountain Green Drive.
* On the Kelly Drive tour.
* Other exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+photo.net pictures from Millesgarden in Stockholm, Sweden
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Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial
Walker Hancock,
1952
* big
vertical
people
(one winged)
* inscription:
front:
In memory of the men and women of the Pennsylvania Railroad who laid down their lives for our country 1941-1945.
back:
That all travelers here may remember those of the Pennsylvania Railroad who did not return from the Second World War.
* Main lobby.
30th Street Station.
North side of Market between 29th and 30th.
* On the Avenue of Technology tour.
* Other exhibits: War
* See also:
+Prominently displayed in the movie Witness
+wikipedia.org's Walker Hancock page
+wikipedia.org's 30th Street Station page
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The Preacher
Waldemar Raemisch,
1952
* standing person
* inscription:
He guided our ways
* North Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial.
Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* On the Kelly Drive tour.
* See also:
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page
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Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith
1959 (year of building)
* Symbols and name of Jesus
* crosses and other symbols
* North and West sides.
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith.
Southeast corner, 22nd and Bainbridge.
* See also:
+Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith
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Mary Dyer
Sylvia Shaw Judson,
1960
* Statue of Mary Dyer
* seated person
wearing a bonnet,
bench
* inscription:
Quaker witness for religious freedom. Hanged on Boston Common 1660.
* Outside the Friends Center.
Northwest corner, 15th and Cherry.
* On the Franklin Town tour.
* See also:
+Martyrdom of Mary Dyer
+lawbuzz.com's Mary Dyer page
+Quaker Information Center at Friends Center
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King Solomon
Alexander Archipenko,
1963
* Statue of Solomon
* abstract
standing person
* East side of 36th, between Locust Walk and Walnut.
* On the Penn Campus tour.
* See also:
+The Archipenko Foundation
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Johnnie Ring
Boris Blai,
1964
* Statue of and tribute to Johnnie Ring
* small
standing person
wearing a hat,
Bible,
sword
* inscription:
Johnnie Ring was the youth whose example in life and heroism in death
provided inspiration in death that led to the founding of Temple
University. In the war between the states he was the personal
orderly to Captain Russell H. Conwell of the 46th Massachusetts
Infantry. The moving forces of his life at that time were his
religious faith and his devotion to Captain Conwell. When a surprise
Confederate attack routed Union troops, it was Johnnie Ring who
raced across a flaming bridge and through enemy gunfire to
retrieve from his commander's tent the ceremonial sword presented
to the Captain by the city of Springfield. He bought back the
sword, but he died that night of his burns as Conwell knelt by his
cot in prayer. The incident turned Conwell to the ministry as a life
work and later to the foundation of Temple University. He vowed
to live a life for Johnnie Ring as well as for himself. Eight hours
of work a day for Johnnie, eight hours of work for his own.
Except for Johnnie Ring, Conwell would never have told America the
story of the acres of diamonds, nor would he have built the
University that enabled multitudes of young men and women to
realize the promise of education.
* West side of Watts Walk, North of Berks Mall.
* On the Temple Campus tour.
* Other exhibits: War
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Monument to the Six Million Jewish Martyrs
Nathan Rapoport,
1964
* people,
books and scrolls,
sword,
flames
* The base of the memorial has inscriptions in both English and Hebrew
* inscription:
front (English):
Presented to the City of Philadelphia by the Association of Jewish
New Americans in cooperation with the Federation of Jewish Agencies of
Greater Philadelphia, April 26 1964.
right (English):
Remember Drancy, Flossenberg, Gross-Rosea, Klooga, Ewow-Janowska,
Majdanek, Mauthausen, Newengamme, Auschwitz, Babi-Yar, Belzic, Bergen-Belsen,
Buchenwald, Chelmno, Dauchau, Ponary, Ravensbruck, Sachsenhausen, Sobibor,
Stutthof, Therestenstadt, Trebeinka, Westerbork.
left (English):
The Holocaust 1933-1945.
Now and forever enshrined in memory are the
six million Jewish martyrs who perished in concentration camps, ghettos, and
gas chambers. In their deepest agony they clung to the image of humanity,
and their acts of resistance in the forests and ghettos redeemed the honor
of man. Their suffering and heroism are forever branded upon our
conscience and shall be remembered from generation to generation.
* 16th, Arch, and the Parkway.
* On the Parkway tour.
* Other exhibits: War
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Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1966 (date of building, mosaics are later)
* Mosaics of Jesus
and
Pope John Paul II
* partial people,
keys
and other symbols
* inscription:
His Holiness
Pope John Paul II
Visited this Cathedral
4 October 1979
* Entrance.
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
West side of Franklin between Brown and Poplar (Franklin is one block East of 8th).
* On the Northern Liberties tour.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Pope John Paul II page
+Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
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St. Joseph the Worker
Maurice Lowe,
1967
* Statue of Joseph
* small
standing person,
carpenter's tools
* In front of Barbelin Hall. Saint Joseph's University.
City Line, West of 54th.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Saint Joseph page
+Saint Joseph's University
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Doves
James Frost,
1969 (building date)
* doves
* South wall.
University Lutheran.
Northeast corner, 37th and Chestnut.
* On the Avenue of Technology tour.
* Other exhibits: Peace and Love
* See also:
+University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation
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St. Rita of Cascia Statue
1970 (approximate, new mold 2010)
* Statue of Saint Rita of Cascia
* small
standing person,
habit,
crosses
* Just South of the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia.
West side of Broad, North of Ellsworth.
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour.
* Other exhibits: New
* See also:
+National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia
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Awakening
Ron T. Pierce,
1971
* small
standing
angel,
horn
* Visible through the fence
* Side yard, Union Baptist Church.
Southwest corner, 19th and Fitzwater.
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John Nepomucene Neumann (Cathedral)
1972
* Statue of John Nepomucene Neumann
* small
standing person,
cross
* inscription:
Born in Bohemia 1811.
Redemptionist Missionary.
Father of the parochial schools in the United States.
Died in Philadelphia 1860.
Fourth Bishop of Philadelphia.
Man of God.
* Outside the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.
East side 18th Street, North of the Parkway.
* On the Parkway tour.
* Other exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's John Nepomucene Neumann page
+ushistory.org page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
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Cross
Joseph C. Bailey,
1973
* Symbol of Jesus
* big
cross
* Outside Bright Hope Baptist Church.
Southeast corner, 12th and Cecil B. Moore.
* On the Temple Campus tour.
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Venus and Mars
Robert Ranieri,
1975
* Representation of Mars
and
Venus
* abstract
standing
people
* East side of Broad, between Oxford and Cecil B. Moore.
* On the Temple Campus tour.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mars page
+pantheon.org's Venus page
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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.
* On the Parkway tour.
* Other exhibits: War
* See also:
+page about this piece from umn.edu
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Saint Nicholas Church
1976
* Mosaic of Jesus
* big
standing
person from the waist up,
angels,
symbols
* Above the entrance..
24th and Poplar.
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The Winged Ox, Symbol of St. Luke the Physician
Henry Mitchell,
1976
* Symbol of Saint Luke
* winged ox,
symbol
* The pole is inscribed with the names of famous doctors, starting with
Hypocrates at the bottom.
* On the campus of Thomas Jefferson University.
South side of Walnut just West of 10th.
* On the Center City East tour.
* Other exhibits: Medical
* See also:
+Thomas Jefferson University
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Jesus, The Bread of Life
Walter Erlebacher,
1978
* Statue of Jesus
* small
standing person,
food
* inscription:
4th International Eucharistic Congress
* In the yard outside the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.
Northest corner of 18th Street, Race Street, and the Parkway.
* On the Parkway tour.
* See also:
+Joey Blue's picture of this piece
+ushistory.org page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
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For God and Country
1979
* small
standing person,
rifle,
hat
* inscription:
For God and Country. We dedicate this memorial to the gallant men and women of our armed forces who served this great nation in time of peril to keep this a free nation. One Nation Under God.
* In front of the Veterans Administration Hospital.
38th and Woodland.
* Other exhibits: Unidentified,
War
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Zen Doors
Ike Hay,
1979
* abstract
* Wall.
Northwest corner, 3rd and Callowhill.
* On the Northern Liberties tour.
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Hephaestus
Robert David Lasus,
1980
* tribute to Hephaestus
* small
abstract
* inscription:
Patron God of the Arts
* Pelbano Recreation Center.
Southwest side of Solly Ave. at Horrocks St., down the path between the ballfield and the building.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Hephaestus page
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Pope John Paul II
1980
* Commemorative plaque with bust of Pope John Paul II
* small
head
* Was on the West side of the circle. Removed during the 2005 renovation and replaced on the East side.
* inscription:
This plaque commemerates the site where his holiness
Pope John Paul II celebrated mass and proclaimed his message of peace and love to the people of Philadelphia and the nation October 9, 1979
Presented by the Philadelphia Chapter, Knights of Columbus October 9, 1980
* Northeast entrance of the circle. Logan Square.
19th and the Parkway.
* On the Parkway tour.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Pope John Paul II page
+wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page
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Welcome Park
Venturi, Scott Brown (and Rauch),
1982
* Tribute to William Penn
* big
map,
standing person
wearing a hat,
house
* Welcome Park is laid out on a giant map of the original street plan, with miniature representations of two objects related to William Penn - the City Hall statue and his original slate-roof house. The Park itself sits on the site of the house Two walls around the park contain a biography of Penn, and his farewell address to the city is on the back of the base of the model of the statue. At the time Welcome Park was built, the firm was named Venturi, Rauch and Scott Brown.
* Plaza.
East side of Second Street between Chestnut and Walnut.
* On the Penn's Landing tour.
* See also:
+ushistory.org page for this piece
+picture of this piece from about.com
+Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates
+wikipedia.org's William Penn page
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William Penn
Frank C. Gaylord,
1982
* Statue of William Penn
* standing person
wearing a hat,
scroll
* inscription:
front:
Pennsylvania
Founded 1682
Commemorated 1982
Those people who are not governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.
-William Penn
back:
Penn Treaty Park
Erected and dedicated April 24, 1982
by the National Society Daughters of
The American Colonists in commemoration
of the 300th anniversary of the founding
of Pennsylvania and the treaty with the
Indians.
* Penn Treaty Park.
Delaware and Marlborough.
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's William Penn page
+Friends of Penn Treaty Park
+Penn Treaty Park Historical Plaques
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Jonathan Netanyahu Memorial
Buky Schwartz,
1986
* Memorial to Jonathan Netanyahu
* abstract
* inscription:
Entebbe, Jonathan Netanyahu, July 4, 1976.
They were swifter than eagles, they were faster than lions. The bow of Jonathan turned not back. II Samuel 1.22,23
Jonathan Netanyahu, 1946-1976
* Outside the National Museum of American Jewish History.
East Side of 5th Street, North of Market, along the walkway between 4th and 5th.
* On the Independence Mall tour.
* Other exhibits: War
* See also:
+The museum's page for this piece
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+bukyschwartz.com
+wikipedia.org's Jonathan Netanyahu page
+National Museum of American Jewish History
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All Saints Sculpture Garden
Syd Carpenter,
1988
* In memory of Mary Gorman
and
Andrew Nippes
* multiple people,
hands and faces
* inscription:
In memory of Mary Gorman (1896-1986) and Andrew Nippes (1918-1987). Two of the Lord's children in transition toward becoming saints.
And there are some who have left no memorial, who have perished as though they had not lived.
But these were persons of mercy whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten
-Sirach 44: 9a, 10
* Courtyard.
St. Mary's Hamilton Village.
South side of Locust Walk between 39th and 40th. The courtyard can be reached by the walkway on the East side of the church.
* On the Penn Campus tour.
* See also:
+Syd Carpenter @ swathmore.edu
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The Freedom Ring
Houston Conwill,
Joseph De Pace,
Estella Conwill Majozo,
1994
* map,
quotes about freedom
* Features a map which shows some of Philadelphia's historic houses of worship, hospitals, and government sites, plus expressions of freedom in 36 languages, and a spiral of phrases including "We shall overcome", and "Go down Moses"
* Plaza.
Community College.
Between 17th and 18th, South of Spring Garden. Can be reached from the walkway on the West side of 18th.
* On the Franklin Town tour.
* See also:
+leftmatrix.com Houston Conwill page
+Community College of Philadelphia
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St. Rita of Cascia Medallion
1995 (approximate)
* Relief portrait of Saint Rita of Cascia
* small
head
covered
* Top of the alley gate.
National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia.
West side of Broad, North of Ellsworth.
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour.
* Other exhibits: New
* See also:
+National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia
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Striving
Charles Searles,
1995
* abstract
* African Methodist Episcopal Church, First District Plaza.
Northwest corner, 38th and Market.
* On the Avenue of Technology tour.
* See also:
+askart.com's Charles Searles page
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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.
* On the Penn's Landing tour.
* Other exhibits: Favorites,
New
* 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.
* On the Avenue of Technology tour.
* Other exhibits: Peace and Love
* See also:
+lynnbdenton.com
+City Paper article about Lynn Denton
+Tabernacle United Church
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Campbell Square Arch
Warren C. Holzman,
2004
* partial people,
tools,
church,
ship,
train,
sun,
plants,
fish,
arch,
fleur de lis,
sign
* Campbell Square.
Northeast side of Alleghany at Livingston.
* See also:
+Recreation Department page about this piece
+ironstudioltd.com
+Campbell Square information
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Port Richmond Firefighters Memorial
2005
* Memorial to Richard F. Devine,
William J. Robinson,
Rey Rubio,
John Taylor
and
Thomas Vaughan
* black polished etched stone
in the shape of the Fire Department emblem,
two people
kneeling,
one winged,
one wearing a helmet
* inscription:
Philadelphia Fire Department
Engine Company #28
To honor our firefighters
who have lost their lives
while protecting
and serving
the great community of
Port Richmond
When I am called to duty,
God, wherever flames
may rage,
give me
strength to save some
life whatever be its age.
Help me embrace
a little child
before it is too late
or save an older person
from the horror
of that fate.
Enable me to be alert
and hear the weakest shout
and quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and to give the best in me,
to guard my every neighbor
and protect his property.
And if ascending to my fate
I am to lose my life
please bless
with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.
FF Thomas Vaughan
March 13, 1904
FF William J. Robinson
January 15, 1905
FF Richard F. Devine
July 29, 1999
Capt. John Taylor
August 20, 2004
FF Rey Rubio
August 20, 2004
Dedicated August 20, 2005
* In front of Engine Company 28.
Southwest side of Ontario between Belgrade and Miller.
* Other exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+article about the memorial
+article about John Taylor and Rey Rubio
+archive of articles about John Taylor and Rey Rubio
+brief bio of Richard Devine
+unofficial history of Engine Company 28
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