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War Exhibit
Philadelphia is full of memorials to individual officers, people killed in the line of duty, and the victims of genocide. They are listed here in historical order by conflict, with those not related to any one particular war listed first.
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Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler * Bas-relief bust of Smedley D. Butler * small head and upper torso * inscription: United States Marine Corps Director of Public Safety Philadelphia January 7, 1924 December 23, 1925 He enforced the law impartially He defended it courageously He proved incorruptible * Interior. North Pavilion of City Hall. South side of JFK at Broad. * 39.952950,-75.163500 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Smedley Butler page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
Groups - Multiple Wars | |
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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] |
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Patrick Ward Memorial Park * In memory of Hugo T. Caroselli, David F. Jones, Joe L. Kelly Sr., Joseph E. Shubiak and Patrick E. Ward * actual US and POW flags, keystone, headshot, hat * Many of the names are initials or nicknames. I've called out here the names that were most obvious and complete. * inscription: In memory of Sp./4 Patrick E. Ward Killed in Vietnam Aug. 22, 1968 And to all the men and women of the neighborhood who gave their today for our tomorrow Hugo "Hugie" T. Caroselli 1920-2010 The Mayor of 24th and Aspen Hugo proudly served as a Staff Sergent in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. Hugo was a founder and dedicated overseer of Patrick Ward Memorial Park Hugo will always be remembered for his generosity, wisdom, wit, and especially for his kindness. Hugo's undying commitment to his wife Anna, his family, his community, his church and his country made him a hero to any who knew him. Hugie will always live in our hearts. PFC David F. Jones Serial Number 33583089 Company A 32nd Infantry Regiment U.S. Army Korea Born Jan. 5, 1923 Died Dec. 2, 1948 David F. Jones, 771 N. 24th St., Phila. PA (1941 to 1943) served our country during World War II and Korea. David served in the China-India-Burma Campaign during WWII (1943 to 1946) then served in Korea 1948 where he was one of the first Americans killed Dec. 2, 1948 Sp 4 Joseph E. Shubiak 1947-1967 in memory of Joe L. Kelly Sr. Born March 11, 1929 Died August 5, 2001 Served in US Army June 10, 1951 to June 14, 1953. Served as commander St. Francis Xavier C.W.V. Post 1020 for 32 years. A loving husband and father. Helped maintain Ward Park. Always worked for Fairmount. Sadly he will be missed. * Northwest corner, 24th and Aspen. * 39.968800,-75.176900 [map] * On the Fairmount tour. * Other exhibits: New |
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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. * Other exhibits: Moved, 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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Schuylkill Navy War Memorial 1950 * small Schuylkill Navy logo, seahorses, oars, hand, triton * inscription: This Grandstand is dedicated to the memory of oarsmen who made the supreme sacrifice. World War I, World War II. Erected by the Schuylkill Navy, July 4, 1950 * Wall. Reviewing Stands. River side of Kelly Drive. * 39.985540,-75.202425 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * See also: +Schuylkill Navy: |
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War Memorial Flagpole Charles Rudy, 1951 * group of people standing * Also known as All Wars Memorial to Penn Alumni * inscription: The University of Pennsylvania 1740 To her sons who died in the service of their country 1950 A brood of sturdy men who stood for freedom and for truth. -Sir Walter Mitchell, class of 1848. This memorial presented by Walter H. Annenberg, class of 1931. * East side of 33rd South of Walnut (across from Smith Walk). * 39.951850,-75.190120 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +michenermuseum.org's Charles Rudy 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. * See also: +Harrowgate Park |
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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] * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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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. * 39.949050,-75.200050 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * Other exhibits: Religious, Unidentified |
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Black Bottom Memorial Wall Andrea Zamel, 1999 * map, heart and hands symbol, standing people, sitting person, bulldozer, houses, weapons, flag * a collaberative project with Penn and University City High School students * inscription: The Black Bottom was a predominately African American community that once existed between 32nd Street and 40th Street and between Walnut Street and Lancaster Avenue. Within these boundaries was a community based on loyalty, trust, and respect. It was born of economic adversity but based on love. Their love was for their community and its members and they cared for each other as family. Everyone was helpful to one another. The children were raised together. With pride in their hearts and pride for their community prejudice was a stranger to the people of the Black Bottom. The walls of the community were torn down to make way for "Urban Renewal." However the sense of community was planted in the hearts of the members proving that a community can thrive even in a field of barren ground. Resistance did not prevent their neighborhood from being physically destroyed but resistance preserved it in their memories even today. The community still meets every year on the last Sunday in August for the Black Bottom Reunion at Fairmount Park. It is the largest neighborhood gathering in the history of Philadelphia. We were like a big family, close together until the bulldozers of urban renewal came around. They tore down our neighborhood - but not our spirits! The Black Bottom still is home in our hearts. We fought to protect our neighborhood and our country. * Wall. Southeast corner of University City High School. West side of 36th, North of Filbert. * 39.957425,-75.194200 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * Other exhibits: African American * See also: +artist's page for this piece +andreazamel.com |
War for Independence / Revolutionary War | |
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Jean Antoine Houdon, 1788 - 1791 * Statue of George Washington * standing person, cane * Copied from the original marble by Houdon in the state capitol at Richmond by special permission of the General Assembly of Virginia. An eternal flame in front of the tomb, and the flags of the 13 original colonies fly along the walk leading up to it. * inscription: wall: Freedom is a light for which many men have died in darkness. In unmarked graves within this square lie thousands of unknown soldiers of Washington's army who died of wounds and sickness during the revolutionary war. The independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts of common dangers, sufferings, and success. - Washington's farewell address, Sept. 17, 1796. statue: In memory of John Mclheiny tomb: Under this stone rests a soldier of Washington's Army who died to give you liberty plaque: The eternal flame dedicated in 1976 by Continental Bank in memory of those who fought and gave their lives that we might celebrate our 200th anniversary as a free people. * Tomb. West side of Washington Square. South of 7th and Walnut. * 39.947100,-75.152750 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +ushistory.org page for this piece +getty.edu's Jean Antoine Houdon page +wikipedia.org's George Washington page +wikipedia.org's Washington Square page |
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Washington Square Prisoners of War Memorial 1900 * rock * inscription: In memory of the many American soldiers, who, during the War for Independence, died prisoners of war in the jails of Philadlelphia, and were buried in this ground during the years 1777 and 1778. Erected by Quaker City Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, October 1900 * East side of Washington Square. Southwest of 6th and Walnut. * 39.947400,-75.151550 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Washington Square page |
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Battle of Germantown Memorial 1903 (approved by legislature) * stele, battlefield map with troop positions * inscription: Erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in commemoration of the Battle of Germantown fought October 4 1777 * East side of Vernon Park. West side of Germantown North of Chelten. * 40.036200,-75.175425 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Battle of Germantown page +ushistory.org's Vernon Park tour page |
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Commodore John Barry, USN Samuel Murray, 1908 (from the base; the plaque says 1907) * Statue of John Barry * standing person wearing a hat, telescope, sword * inscription: Father of the Navy of the United States. Born in Wexford, Ireland, 1745. Died in Philadelphia, 1803. Presented to the City of Philadelphia by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, 1907. * South side of Independence Hall. Between Chestnut and Walnut, 5th and 6th. * 39.948350,-75.150100 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +picture of this piece from about.com +1912 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org +wikipedia.org's Samuel Murray page +ushistory.org's Commodore Barry page +Independence Hall World Heritage Site 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). * 39.966600,-75.181950 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * Other exhibits: Religious * 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. * 39.945700,-75.148325 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * Other exhibits: Religious, Unidentified * See also: +ushistory.org's Commodore Barry page |
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General Anthony Wayne John Gregory, 1937 * Statue of Anthony Wayne * seated person, horse, sword, hat * In front of the Art Museum. 24th and the Parkway. * 39.964750,-75.180950 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +askart.com's John Gregory page +ushistory.org's Anthony Wayne page +Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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The Revolutionary Soldier Erwin Frey, 1943 * standing person, hat, gun * South Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row. * 39.972675,-75.190450 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * See also: +askart.com's Erwin Frey page +ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page |
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General Richard Montgomery J. Wallace Kelly, 1946 * Statue of Richard Montgomery * standing person, sword * inscription: 1738-1775 Native of County Dublin, Ireland General of the Continental Army Firm believer in the cause of freedom He lost his life in the American assault on Quebec in mid-Winter of 1775 * Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th. * 39.966650,-75.182675 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +michenermuseum.org's J. Wallace Kelly Page +wikipedia.org's Richard Montgomery page +findagrave.com's Richard Montgomery page |
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General Casimir Pulaski Sidney Waugh, 1947 * Statue of Casimir Pulaski * standing person, sword, plant * inscription: 1748-1779 Native of Poland General of the Continental Army Despairing of liberty in his native land he volunteered his services to the American Patriots. Gave his life at the siege of Savannah. * Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th. * 39.966850,-75.182400 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +askart.com's Sidney Waugh page +wikipedia.org's Casimir Pulaski page |
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General Friedrich Von Steuben Warren Wheelock, 1947 * Statue of Friedrich Von Steuben * standing person, hat, sword * inscription: 1730-1794 Native of Prussia Professional Soldier He served the cause of American Independence as Major General and Inspector General. He perfected the training and organization of the Continental Army * Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th. * 39.967250,-75.182900 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +askart.com's Warren Wheelock page +wikipedia.org's Friedrich Von Steuben page |
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Marquis de Lafayette Raoul Josset, 1947 * Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette * standing person, sword * inscription: 1757-1834 Native of France Devoted and faithful to the cause of American Independence General of the Continental Army An indispensable ally of freedom * Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th. * 39.967025,-75.183200 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +Max Buten's picture of this piece +Another Max Buten picture of this piece +texasescapes.com's Raoul Josset page +wikipedia.org's Marquis de Lafayette page |
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John Paul Jones Walker Hancock, 1957 * Statue of John Paul Jones * standing person, hat, telescope, sword * inscription: 1747-1792. Sailor and diplomat, commander of squadrons. Against desperate odds, his own ship afire and sinking, he defeated the British man-of-war Serapis and established our power upon the seas. He gave our Navy its first traditions of heroism and victory. * Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th. * 39.967050,-75.182625 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Walker Hancock page +wikipedia.org's John Paul Jones page +John Paul Jones @ SeacoastNH.com |
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General Nathanael Greene Lewis Iselin, Jr., 1960 * Statue of Nathanael Greene * standing person * inscription: front: 1742-1786 We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again. left: A Rhode Islander Businessman turned soldier Served with great distinction as Quartermaster General and Army Commander A trusted friend of General Washington right: His qualifications for statesmanship were not less remarkable than his military ability. -Alexander Hamilton. Second to no one in enterprise, in resource, in sound judgement, promptitude of decision, and every other military talent. -Thomas Jefferson * Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th. * 39.966835,-75.182925 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +Smithsonian interview with Lewis Iselin +wikipedia.org's Nathanael Greene page |
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The Whispering Bells of Freedom Reginald Beauchamp, 1976 * Memorial to Crispus Attucks * bells * inscription: The whispering bells of freedom in honor of Crispus Attucks Who on March 5, 1770 was killed by British troops in Boston while protesting conditions under the crown. These whispers of freedom grew into the crescendo of the Declaration of Independence and the first ringing of the Liberty Bell for independence. * Outside the African American Museum. Northwest corner, 7th and Arch. * 39.953125,-75.151650 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Other exhibits: African American * See also: +Wikipedia's Crispus Attucks page +African American Museum in Philadelphia |
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General Francisco de Miranda Lorenzo Gonzalez, 1977 * Statue of Francisco de Miranda * standing person, sword * 20th, Winter, and the Parkway. * 39.959040,-75.172890 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Other exhibits: New * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +wikipedia.org Francisco de Miranda page |
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General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Marian Konieczny, 1979 * Statue of Tadeusz Kosciuszko * big standing person, hat, sword, rolled up paper * Southwest corner, 18th and the Parkway. * 39.956800,-75.169350 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +ushistory.org page for this piece +wikipedia.org's Tadeusz Kosciuszko page |
Civil War / War Between the States | |
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Clark Park Civil War Memorial * rock * An artistically presented rock from Gettysburg. The park was the site of a Union army hospital during the war. * North side of Clark Park. South side of Baltimore Avenue, West of 43rd. * 39.949300,-75.210330 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org Clark Park 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. * 40.034325,-75.172300 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * Other exhibits: Religious * 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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Major General John Fulton Reynolds John Rogers, 1884 * Statue of John Fulton Reynolds * seated person, horse, hat, sword * North side of City Hall. South side of JFK at Broad. * 39.953225,-75.163250 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +One of Max Buten's pictures of this piece +1911 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org +another 1911 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org +wikipedia.org's John Rogers page +wikipedia.org's John F. Reynolds page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Major General George Gordon Meade Alexander Milne Calder, 1887 * Statue of George Gordon Meade * seated person, horse * Lansdowne Drive, West of Black Road. * 39.981075,-75.208140 [map] * On the West Park tour. * Other exhibits: New * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Alexander Milne Calder page +wikipedia.org's George Meade page |
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General George McClellan Henry Jackson Ellicott, 1894 * Statue of George B. McClellan * seated person, hat, sword, horse * North side of City Hall. South side of JFK at Broad. * 39.953250,-75.163650 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +1911 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org +another 1911 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org +1913 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org +wikipedia.org's George B. McClellan page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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General Ulysses S. Grant Daniel Chester French, Edward C. Potter, 1897 * Statue of Ulysses S. Grant * seated person, hat, horse * Kelly Drive and Fountain Green Drive. * 39.980790,-75.197900 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * See also: +Chesterwood: home of Daniel Chester French +wikipedia.org's Ulysses S. Grant 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. * Other exhibits: New * 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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Washington Grays Monument John Wilson, 1908 * standing person wearing a hat, rifle * The base was created by Joseph Wilson in 1872 * inscription: To Our Fallen Comrades 1861-1865 * In front of the Union League. Southwest corner, Broad and Sansom. * 39.950060,-75.164350 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * Other exhibits: Favorites * See also: +Max Buten's page for this piece +wikipedia.org page for this piece +The Union League |
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Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument 1909 * standing person, hat, rifle * The soldier is identical to the one atop the 1883 Germantown monument of the same name * inscription: Dedicated May 8, 1909 to the soldiers and sailors of the Civil War 1861 to 1865 Did they succeed Let this monument be their answer One country and one flag In memory of the members of Courtland Saunders Post No. 21 G.A.R. Dept. PA * Belmont and South George's. * 39.985925,-75.215975 [map] * On the West Park tour. * Other exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece |
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Spirit of '61 Henry Kirke Bush-Brown, 1911 * standing person, hat, rifle * inscription: First Regiment Infantry National Guard of Pennsylvania (Gray Reserves) 1861 - April 19 - 1911 * In front of the Union League. Southwest corner, Broad and Sansom. * 39.949800,-75.164400 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +phillyhistory.org 1957 picture of the Union League with this piece visible +wikipedia.org's Henry Kirke Bush-Brown page +The Union League |
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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. * 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. * 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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General Galusha Pennypacker Charles Grafly, Albert Laessle, 1934 * Statue of Galusha Pennypacker * standing person wearing a helmet, cats, cannon * inscription: Galusha Pennypacker Brevet Major General United States Army 1844-1916 * North side of Logan Square. Parkway East of 19th. * 39.958515,-75.169675 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Other exhibits: Favorites * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1935 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Charles Grafly page +National Museum of Wildlife Art's Albert Laessle page +wikipedia.org's Galusha Pennypacker page +wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page |
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Johnnie Ring Boris Blai, 1958 (installed 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 that led to the founding of Temple University. In the war between the states he was 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 brought 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 founding 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." -Russell Conwell Cooney A lad who didn't die 1861-1958 * West side of Watts Walk, North of Berks Mall. * 39.982575,-75.156525 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * Other exhibits: Religious * See also: +Temple University Libraries: Boris Blai Personal Papers |
Vera Cruz | |
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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. * See also: +Free Libray of Philadelphia page about McPherson Square and the statue +wikipedia.org article about the United States occupation of Vera Cruz |
World War I | |
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Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy World War I Memorial 1918 (based on inscription) * big cross * inscription: In loving memory of the men of Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy Who died in the World War France, 1918 They challenge us to hold more precious than mortal life Ideals of Honour, Justice, and Righteousness. They counted not their lives dear unto themselves * Germantown Ave. and Mermaid Lane. * 40.067750,-75.197150 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. |
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Over the Top John Paulding, 1920 * standing person, helmet, rifle * Misattributed many places as "Doughboy, Ernest Moore Viquesney, 1919." Thanks to Kenneth Berchem-Nigg for the correction. * inscription: In memory of our boys of the sixth, eleventh, and twelfth wards who served in the Great War of the nations, 1914-1918 * Northeast corner, 2nd and Spring Garden. * 39.960835,-75.141250 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * Other exhibits: Favorites * See also: +wikipedia.org's John Paulding 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. * Other exhibits: Favorites * 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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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. * Other exhibits: Religious * See also: +page about this piece from umn.edu |
The Holocaust | |
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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. * 39.955085,-75.167150 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Other exhibits: New, Religious |
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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. * 39.995350,-75.237950 [map] * Other exhibits: Religious * See also: +Saint Joseph's University |
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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. * 39.955635,-75.181575 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Other exhibits: Religious * 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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World War II Submariners Memorial 1996 * submarine and actual parts of submarines, actual anchor, actual torpedo * inscription: (excerpts from three plaques) Still on Patrol U.S. Navy submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 officers and 3131 men are board these 52 U.S. submarines still on "patrol." We shall never forget that it was our submarines that held the lines against the enemy, while our fleets replaced losses and repaired wounds. -Fleet Admiral C.W. Nimitz, U.S.N. I can assure you that they went down fighting and that their brothers who survived them took a grim toll of our savage enemy to avenge their deaths. -Vice Admiral C.A. Lockwood, Jr., U.S.N. Commander Submarine Force 1943-1946 U.S.S. Trigger - S.S. 237 Commissioned January 30, 1942 Lost on patrol March 28, 1945 Still On Patrol In memory of the brave submariners who gave their lives in peace-time for their country * Penn's Landing between Dock and South. * 39.943700,-75.141300 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. |
Korean War | |
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Philadelphia Korean War Memorial 2002 * Letter from Kim Dae-jung * emblems and historical text, map, pictures of people, free-standing walls, relief busts, headgear * a row of ground-mounted plaques (in the last four pictures) has been added on the North side of the piece since the original installation * 38th Parallel Place (near Front, Dock, and Spruce). * 39.944910,-75.143450 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * See also: +Philadelphia Korean War Memorial website +wikipedia.org's Kim Dae-jung page |
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The Final Farewell Lorann Jacobs, 2007 * small person kneeling, weapons, helmet * 38th Parallel Place (near Front, Dock, and Spruce). * 39.945040,-75.143575 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * See also: +lorannjacobs.com |
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Buckley Park Vietnam Memorial 1973 * Memorial to Charles J. Buckley * rock * inscription: In Memory of PFC Charles J. Buckley USMC 1949-1968 And of other Americans who gave their lives in the Republic of Vietnam * Buckley Park. Northeast corner, Germantown and Hartwell. * 40.073400,-75.202650 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +chestnuthilllocal.com article about the park +parksource.org page for the park |
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Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Perry M. Morgan, 1987 * ideas, ideals and logos map, people standing, crouching, helmets, weapons, airplanes and helicopters, plants, buildings * inscription: The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial is designed to honor those who served in all branches of the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. The memorial pays tribute to the 80,000 Philadelphia Vietnam Era Veterans who served our country in our nation's longest war. By honoring these veterans the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial separates the warrior from the war, focuses on the valor and sacrifice of those patriots, and gives each of them a place in history. It is our duty to remember the gallant Americans whose names grace this wall. They sacrificed their lives in the service of our country during the Vietnam War 1964-1975. For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. * Plaza. Southeast Corner, Front and Spruce. * 39.943910,-75.142825 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Other exhibits: African American |
Raid on Entebbe | |
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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 Mikveh Israel. East Side of 5th Street, North of Market, along the walkway between 4th and 5th. * 39.951115,-75.147760 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * Other exhibits: Religious * See also: +The museum's page for this piece +Max Buten's picture of this piece +bukyschwartz.com +wikipedia.org's Jonathan Netanyahu page +Mikveh Israel |
Beirut | |
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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. * Other exhibits: Moved |
September 11, 2001 | |
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September 11, 2001 Memorial Wells Appel, 2012 * Memorial to Jasper Baxter, Kevin Leah Bowser and Christopher Robert Clarke * floor beam from the World Trade Center * inscription: This floor beam was taken from one of the World Trace Center towers to preserve the memory of the brave and innocent victims of the attack on September 11, 2001, including the Philadelphia residents whose names are inscribed on this memorial. Jasper Baxter Born 1-28-1956 Died 9-11-2001 Kevin Leah Bowser Born 3-7-1956 Died 9-11-2001 Christopher Robert Clarke Born 7-14-1967 Died 9-11-2001 * Next to the Chestnut Street Bridge. Schuylkill Banks, South of Chestnut. * 39.952750,-75.180350 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +wellsappel.com +legacy.com Jasper Baxter memorial page +legacy.com Kevin L. Bowser memorial page +legacy.com Christopher Robert Clarke memorial page |
See Also
+Memorial Day
+Disabled American Veterans
+Jennifer Stumbaugh Photography: Home From War
+War Memorials
+Veterans of Foreign Wars
+Vietnam Veterans of America