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Small
Pieces that are life-size or smaller and/or are smaller than an average person.
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Apollo * Statue of Apollo * small standing person, headgear, plant * Visible through the gate on the South side of the Hill Physick Keith House. North side of Delancey, East of 4th. * 39.944100,-75.148300 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Apollo page +ushistory.org entry for the Hill Physick Keith House |
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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. * Exhibits: War * See also: +wikipedia.org's Smedley Butler page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Consultation J. Seward Johnson, Jr. * small people standing * Campus of the Presbyterian Medical Center. East and North of 39th and Filbert. * 39.958150,-75.198750 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * Exhibits: Medical * See also: +sewardjohnson.com +Presbyterian Medical Center |
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Gargoyles * small crouching person, bat-like creature * Entrance. North side of South between Front and 2nd. * 39.941075,-75.144475 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles, Unidentified |
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John Nepomucene Neumann (Shrine) * Statue of John Nepomucene Neumann * small standing people, symbols * inscription: Front of the statue: Blessed John Neumann C. SS. R. Fourth Bishop of Philadephia Side of the statue: In memory of Joanne Swiggard [or Swiccard] Plaque on the base: "Give Me Holiness" John N. Neumann Born March 28, 1811 Ordained Priest June 25, 1836 Became a Redemptorist January 16, 1842 Consecrated Bishop, March 25, 1852 Died January 5, 1860 Declared Heroic in Virtue December 11, 1921 Declared Blessed October 13, 1963 Canonized June 19, 1977 * Outside the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann. South side of Girard, East of 5th. * 39.97000,-75.144700 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's John Nepomucene Neumann page +The National Shrine of Saint John Neumann |
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Last Resting Place of Benjamin Franklin * Memorial to Benjamin Franklin * small head * inscription: The last resting place of Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790 "Venerated for benevolence, admired for talent, esteemed for patriotism, beloved for philanthropy" -Washington "The sage whom two worlds claimed as their own." -Mirabeua "He tore from the skies the lightning and from tyrants the sceptre" -Turgot * Fencepost. South side of Arch, just East of 5th. * 39.952450,-75.148250 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +findagrave.com's Benjamin Franklin page +The Electric Franklin |
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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] * Exhibits: Religious, War * See also: +Saint Joseph's University |
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Mary * statue of Mary * small standing person, head covering, crucifix, rose * Visible through a gate at the other end of an alley * Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church. North side of Spruce, West of 6th. * 39.945650,-75.152025 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +holyexperiment.org's Holy Trinity page |
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Mary * statue of Mary * small standing person, head covered, rosary * North side of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market. * 39.951300,-75.161275 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious * See also: +St. John's |
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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. * 39.971110,-75.217450 [map] * Exhibits: Religious |
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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. * 39.963750,-75.207000 [map] * Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified |
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Old St. Mary's Bench * small standing people, sitting and kneeling people, sports equipment, tools, water, plants, horse, horn, umbrella, hats * Medallions are set into the curved brick back of the bench. * Just South of Old St. Mary's. West side of 4th, South of Locust. * 39.945375,-75.148475 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified |
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Penn Mutual Building Doors * small groups of people standing, sitting, machines and tools, furniture, baskets and jugs, books and scrolls, dogs, flowers, weapons, helmet * Doors. South side of Walnut between 5th and 6th. * 39.947525,-75.150250 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified |
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Pennsylvania Railroad Memorial Plaques * Memorials to William Wallace Atterbury, George Gibbs and John Edgar Thomson * small heads, trains * inscription: 1866-1935 William Wallace Atterbury Tenth President of The Pennsylvania Railroad Director General of Transportation of American Expeditionary Forces - World War I. Friend of Labor - Pioneer in collective bargaining Servant of the American people in war and peace With courage and foresight he introduced electrification in to the railroad's system 1861 - 1940 George Gibbs Consulting Engineer Whose vision and tenacity of purpose led to the development of the Pennsylvania Railroad's articulated electric locomotive class GG1 placed in operation 1934 and contributed so much to the advancement of the art of electric railroad transportation 1808 - 1874 J. Edgar Thomson Father of the Pennsylvania Railroad First Chief Engineer - Third President He planned the railroad's present system He left his fortune in trust for the education and maintenance of female orphans of railway employees whose fathers may have been killed in the discharge of their duties * Interior. North waiting area 30th Street Station. Northeast corner, 30th and Market. * 39.955975,-75.181950 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's William Wallace Atterbury page +wikipedia.org's John Edgar Thomson page +wikipedia.org's 30th Street Station page |
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Pony Express Rider * small seated person, hat, horse, plants, mesas * Over the door. North side of Chestnut,West of 9th. * 39.949975,-75.156110 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified |
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Saint Francis of Assisi * statue of Saint Francis of Assisi * small standing person, birds * visible through the fence * South side of St. Clement's Church. North side of Apple Tree, West of 20th. * 39.956250,-75.173125 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org's St. Francis of Assisi page +saintclementsphiladelphia.org |
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Saint 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. The last picture is from the original location. * Southeast corner 24th and Green. * 39.965710,-75.177200 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious, Moved, Unidentified * See also: +biography of Saint Hedwig |
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Saint Hubert * statue of Saint Hubert * small (very) deer, kneeling person * Next to St. Hubert's Catholic High School For Girls. Northwest side of Torresdale Ave., Northeast of Cottman. * 40.030840,-75.034300 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org's St. Hubert page +St. Hubert's Catholic High School For Girls |
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Sheep in a Ribbon * small sheep, Brooks Brothers Logo * There used to be a Brooks Brothers at this location * inscription: Established 1818 * East Entrance. West side of 15th between Chestnut and Sansom. * 39.950775,-75.165700 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building |
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St. Joseph and Jesus * statue of Jesus and Joseph * small people, one standing, one carried, plants, globe * Visible through the fence * Courtyard. St. Joseph's Hospital. South side of Girard between 16th and 17th. * 39.971800,-75.163300 [map] * On the Temple Southwest tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Saint Joseph page +St. Joseph's Hospital |
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Stele of S'akya-muni * small standing person * Concrete reproduction. Formerly in the East courtyard of the University Museum. * Exhibits: Missing, Religious |
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Unidentifed * small abstract * North end of Rivers Edge Park. Front and Vine. * 39.956200,-75.140450 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +entry for Rivers Edge Park at waymarking.com |
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Unidentified Heads * small heads * Low on the wall. South side of Locust, West of 20th. * 39.949400,-75.174625 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles, Unidentified |
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William Penn's Prayer for Philadelphia 1684 * relief bust of, and quote from, William Penn * small head * inscription: "And thou, Philadelphia, the virgin settlement of this province - named before thou were born - what love, what care, what service and what travail there have been to bring thee forth and to preserve thee from such as would abuse and defile thee. Oh that thou mayest be kept from the evil that would overwhelm thee; that faithful to the God of thy mercies, in the life of righteousness, thou mayest be preserved to the end. My soul prays to God for thee that thou mayest stand in the day of trial, that thy children may be blest and thy people saved by his power." Erected by the Colonial Dames of America Chapter II Philadelphia Elise Willing Balch Memorial Fund * Wall. South side of the East pavilion near the courtyard, City Hall. Market at Juniper. * 39.952325,-75.163175 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's William Penn page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Bath 1500 - 1600 (approximate) * small standing people, plants, musical instruments, goblet * West end of the Azalea Garden. Kelly Drive, West of 26th. * 39.968950,-75.184300 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. |
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Mangbusucks 1695 (approximate) * small standing people wearing hats * In storage. Was at Penn's Landing at Dock Street. * Exhibits: Missing |
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Lion and Knight 1800 (approximate) * small lion, standing person, headgear, armor, shield, and sword hilt * In a gated alley to the right of the Historical Society of Frankford. Northeast side of Orthdox, Southeast of Penn St.. * 40.015710,-75.086650 [map] * See also: +Historical Society of Frankford |
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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. * 39.951225,-75.161435 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: Religious * 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. * 39.942775,-75.174475 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles |
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Graff Memorial 1848 (restored 2006) * In memory of Frederick Graff * small gazebo, bust * The bust in the second picture was added after the first picture was taken. * inscription: To the memory of Frederick Graff, who designed and executed the Fairmount Water Works. Erected by the City Councils of Philadelphia, June 1, 1848 * In the garden of the Water Works. Along the Schuylkill Banks, near the Spring Garden Bridge. * 39.965625,-75.183250 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1933 picture of this piece +Frederick Graff bio from famousamericans.net +Fairmount Water Works |
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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. * 39.948735,-75.168200 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Religious * 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. * 39.948825,-75.168350 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles * See also: +Saint Mark's Church |
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Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church 1874 (from cornerstone) * small heads, headgear * Walls. Trinity Memorial. Southwest corner, 22nd and Spruce. * 39.948550,-75.177975 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +Trinity Center for Urban Life |
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The Wrestlers F. Barbedienne, 1885 * small two people not standing * Used to be located outside Memorial hall. The last picture is from that location. * Parking lot entrance North of the Northeast corner of Horticulture Hall in the Horticulture Center. Horticulture Drive, East of Belmont. * 39.984250,-75.209950 [map] * On the West Park tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece |
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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. * 39.939090,-75.155225 [map] * On the South Philly tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +Fleisher Art Memorial |
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St. Anthony Club Cherubs Wilson Eyre, 1888 * small partial, horizontal cherubs * Wall. West side of 22nd, North of Chestnut. * 39.952900,-75.177050 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry +The Wilson Eyre Collection at upenn.edu |
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Bedell Residence Entrance Wilson Eyre, 1889 - 1890 * small sitting people, furniture * Entrance. Southeast Corner, 22nd and Chestnut. * 39.952310,-75.176975 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building +The Wilson Eyre Collection at upenn.edu |
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Boy With Dolphins Wilson Eyre, 1890 * small standing person, dolphins * Front stairs. Northeast corner of Locust and Juniper. * 39.948100,-75.163290 [map] * On the Gayborhood tour. * See also: +Wilson Eyre's drawing of the building with the sculpture clearly visible +The Wilson Eyre Collection at upenn.edu |
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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. * 39.953850,-75.187000 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Religious, 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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Outstretched Cherub Frank Miles Day, 1892 * small standing person, plants * Above the entrance. North side of Locust, West of 12th. * 39.947850,-75.161275 [map] * On the Gayborhood tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building +upenn.edu archives Frank Miles Day entry |
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Penn Quad Gargoyles 1894 - 1911 * small crouching and horizontal people, heads, headgear, squirrel, seahorse, donkeys, frogs, dragon, balls, shields, books, food, staff, musical instruments * Walls. Penn Quad. South side of Spruce from 36th to 38th. * 39.950875,-75.197400 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the Quad |
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Witherspoon Building 1895 - 1897 * References to and representations of Albert Barnes, Charles Hodge, Jesus, Saint John, Saint Luke, Saint Mark, Saint Matthew and John Witherspoon * small lion, birds, ox, plants, books, winged person, groups of people, standing people, reclining people, heads and eyes, fire, scales, headgear, anchor, cup, furniture, various religious symbols * A group of figures from the building are now in the courtyard of the Presbyterian Historical Society * West side of Juniper between Sansom and Walnut, and along the North side of Walnut West of Juniper. * 39.949250,-75.163200 [map] * On the Gayborhood tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building +wikipedia.org Albert Barnes page +wikipedia.org's John Witherspoon page |
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Women Around Window Wilson Eyre, 1896 (approximate year of building) * small standing people * Wall. South side of Locust between 20th and 21st. * 39.949410,-75.174800 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +The Wilson Eyre Collection at upenn.edu |
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Lion's Head Fountain Alexander Stirling Calder, 1899 (2004 copy) * small lion's head fountain * Visible through the gate when the gate is closed. Previously listed as 1929 but the University Museum web site lists that section as completed in 1899 and the Penn News claims to have an archival photo dating from 1913-1916. * Upper (West) courtyard. Penn Museum. South side of South, just East of 33rd.. * 39.949700,-75.191600 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +Penn News story about the restoration of the fountain +wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page +Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology +information about the history of the building |
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University Museum Watering Trough Alexander Stirling Calder, 1899 (year of building from the Museum's web site) * small lion's head * Attribution to Alexander Stirling Calder is based on similarity to other pieces on the building. * Stairs to the upper courtyard. Penn Museum. South side of South, East of 33rd. * 39.949915,-75.191360 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page +Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology +information about the history of the building |
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Broad Street Ministry Gargoyles 1901 * small faces, dragons * Whole building. Broad Street Ministry. East side of Broad between Spruce and Pine. * 39.946150,-75.164750 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building +Broad Street Ministry |
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Mother Bethel Plaque 1901 * Bas-relief bust of Richard Allen * small head * inscription: African Methodist Episcopal Church Founded on this site 1787 by Richard Allen (a former slave) This ground purchased by Richard Allen for a church is the oldest parcel of real estate owned continuously by negroes in the United States. This congregation is the world's oldest African Methodist Episcopal Church congregretation. The first church (1787) was an abandoned blacksmith shop, hauled to this place by the teams of Richard Allen who was elected a Bishop in 1810.
"We all went out of the church (Old St. George's Methodist Church)
in a body" and "they were no more plagued with us in their church."
May our God continue to bless Mother Bethel and all her children now scattered throughout the world bringing faith and hope to millions of weary souls. Ring the bells of freedom throughout the world
"Rise, shine, give God the glory for the year of jubilee."
* Near the entrance. Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. East side of 6th, North of Lombard. * 39.943375,-75.151935 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. * Exhibits: Religious, African American * See also: +wikipedia.org's Richard Allen page +Mother Bethel AME Church |
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John Wister Raffaelo Romanelli, 1903 * Statue of John Wister * small standing person wearing a hat * Vernon Park. Germantown above Chelten. * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +ushistory.org's John Wister page +ushistory.org's Vernon Park tour page |
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Marine Club Lamps 1904 (year of building) * small eagles, flames * In front of the Marine Club. West side of Broad, just South of Washington. * 39.937500,-75.167050 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. |
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Cresheim Valley Pergola 1909 (restored 2005) * small turtle, fish, two coats of arms, mill with waterwheel, water, trees * The reliefs pictured here can be seen on the floor of the pergola in the first picture in front of the benches * inscription: marble plaque (badly faded): This valley was named Krisheim by the Germans of the Rhine who bought the land from William Penn in 1687 and called it after their native village Germantown Road follows the old Indian trail The battle of Germantown began a little South of this green October 4, 1777 metal plaque: February 23, 2005 This pergola and water trough have been refurbished by The Chestnut Hill Rotary Club to honor 100 years of service by Rotary Clubs in this country and in the world. This renewed monument marks an entrance to Fairmount Park as it did when it was originally dedicated in 1909. This pergola, the bridge and the Cresheim Trail serve as a symbol of the partnership between the communites of Chestnut Hill and Mount Airy * Pergola. Southwest corner Germantown and Cresheim Valley. * 40.066450,-75.196500 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +article about the restoration |
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Dutch Settlements Plaque 1909 * Mentions King Charles II, Willem Kieft, Cornelis Jacobsen Mey, Peter Minuit, William Penn, Peter Stuyvesent, Adriaen Jorissen Tienpont, Wouter Van Twiller and Willem Verhulst * small symbols, beaver, flowers, crowns * inscription: In commemoration of the Dutch settlements on the Delaware 1623-1664 The territory occupied by the West India Company and known as New Netherland extended from the Capes of the Delaware to the Connecticut River and embraced within its boundaries the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Directors General of the West India Company Adriaen Jorissen Tienpont, Cornelis Jacobsen Mey, Willem Verhulst, Peter Minuit, Wouter Van Twiller, Willem Kieft, Peter Stuyvesent Chronolgy New Netherland Captured by the English 1664. Recaptured by the Dutch 1673. Ceded to the English 1674. Charter granted by King Charles II to William Penn for the territory since known as Pennsylvania March 4, 1681 The Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1909 * Wall. South side of City Hall. North side of S. Penn Square at Broad. * 39.951740,-75.163650 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's King Charles II page +wikipedia.org's Willem Kieft page +wikipedia.org's Cornelis Jacobsen Mey page +wikipedia.org's Peter Minuit page +wikipedia.org's William Penn page +wikipedia.org's Peter Stuyvesent page +wikipedia.org's Wouter Van Twiller page +wikipedia.org's Willem Verhulst page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Swedish Settlements Plaque 1909 * Lists Anders Svennson Bonde, Johan Campanius, Peter Larsson Cock, Anders Larson Dalbo, Mans Nilsson Kling, Joran Kyn, Peter Lindstrom, Peter Minuit, Johan Printz, Peter Gunnarsson Rambo, Peter Hollander Ridder, Johan Risingh, Captain Sven Skute and Olof Persson Stille * small symbols, lions, crowns, tree * Many of the names and spellings on this plaque do not match other sources * inscription: In commemoration of The Swedish Settlements on the Delaware 1638-1655 New Sweden embraced within its boundaries the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and included lands on the West side of the Delaware from Cape Henlopen to Trenton Falls and on the East side from Cape May to Mantua Creek Swedish Governors Peter Minuit, Peter Hollender, Johan Printz, Johan Risingh Swedish Sovereignty passed by capture to the Dutch, 1655 Among the prominent Swedish settlers were Mans Kling, Sven Schute, Johan Campanius, Joran Kyn, Olof Stille, Peter Cock, Anders Dalbo, Peter Lindhstrom, Anders Bonde, Peter Rambo Erected by The Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1909 * Wall. South side of City Hall. North side of S. Penn Square at Broad. * 39.951735,-75.163725 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org: Anders Svennson Bonde and his Boon family +wikipedia.org's Johan Campanius page +colonialswedes.org's Peter Larsson Cock page +colonialswedes.org: The Mattson and Dalbo Familes of West Jersey +wikipedia.org's Mans Nilsson Kling page +wikipedia.org's Upland, Pennsylvania page mentions Peter Lindstrom +wikipedia.org's Peter Minuit page +biography of Johan Printz from colonialswedes.org +colonialswedes.org's Peter Gunnarsson Rambo page +wikipedia.org's Peter Hollander Ridder page +colonialswedes.org's Captain Sven Skute page +wikipedia.org's Olof Persson Stille page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Duck Girl Paul Manship, 1911 * small standing person, duck, fountain, fish heads * In the pool at the center of Rittenhouse Square. Southwest from 18th and Walnut. * 39.949375,-75.171800 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Paul Manship page +wikipedia.org's Rittenhouse Square page |
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Manufacturers Club 1911 * small partial winged people, fruit * South wall. Northwest corner, Broad and Walnut. * 39.949500,-75.164525 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building |
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Gate and Gargoyles Samuel Yellin, 1912 * small dragon head, abstract gate * there are identical gargoyles on either side of the gate * Gate (and gargoyles). South side of Latimer, West of 16th. * 39.948150,-75.168350 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.orgs's Samuel Yellin page +Samuel Yellin Metal Workers |
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Rittenhouse Square Fountain Paul Philippe Cret, 1913 * small head, turtles, insects, snail, otter?, fountain * Center of Rittenhouse Square. Southwest from 18th and Walnut. * 39.949290,-75.171740 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +The Paul Philippe Cret Collection at upenn.edu +wikipedia.org's Rittenhouse Square page |
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Billy Albert Laessle, 1914 * small goat * Southwest corner of Rittenhouse Square. 19th street side near Locust. * 39.949200,-75.172400 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +National Museum of Wildlife Art's Albert Laessle page +wikipedia.org's Rittenhouse Square page |
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Horned Face 1914 * small head * Entrance. North side of Locust Walk just East of 36th. * 39.952025,-75.194660 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. |
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The Rob Morris Entrance 1914 * small heads, plants * Entrance. North side of Arch Street, just West of 17th. * 39.955125,-75.168200 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building |
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Penn Dental Gargoyles 1915 (completion of building) * small crouching people (some with headgear), monkey, birds, bull, book, symbols * Spruce and 40th St. walls. Penn Dental School. Northwest corner, 40th and Spruce. * 39.951865,-75.203150 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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J. William White R. Tait McKenzie, 1922 * Bas-relief bust of J. William White * small head * inscription: Surgeon Teacher Author Athlete 1850-1916 Leader in beautifying Rittenhouse Square 1913-1915 * Between the Southeast entrance and the center of Rittenhouse Square. West of 18th, South of Locust. * 39.949240,-75.171690 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Medical * See also: +wikipedia.org's R. Tait McKenzie page +upenn.edu's Guide to the J. William White Papers (with biography) +Article about the J. William White Collection +wikipedia.org's Rittenhouse Square page |
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Western Union Logo 1922 * small bas-relief map of the world, lightning bolts, Western Union logo * Wall. North side of Locust, West of 11th. * 39.947650,-75.159550 [map] * On the Gayborhood tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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Conwell Hall Gargoyles 1924 (building date) * small seated people wearing hats * Both sides of the door. East side of Broad, North of Montgomery. * 39.980350,-75.157285 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +Gerry Wilkinson's history page with Conwell Hall information |
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Packard Building Sign Samuel Yellin, 1924 (year on sign) * small standing, kneeling people, tools, scroll, staff, oar, plants, lamps, eagle, lion's head, seashell, urns, griffins, sign * Yellin is not listed anywhere as the artist for the sign, but he is listed as the metal worker for the building * West Entrance. Packard Building. East side of 15th, South of Chestnut. * 39.950650,-75.165650 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.orgs's Samuel Yellin page +Samuel Yellin Metal Workers +philadelphiabuildings.org's Packard Building entry |
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Philadelphia General Hospital Plaque 1924 (approximate) * small lion's head * The hospital used to be located where the medical complex that surrounds this plaque now stands. The date of the plaque is unclear. According to wikipedia, PGH was renamed in 1919, but W. Freeland Kendrick was mayor from 1924-1928. * inscription: Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the health of the people of Philadelphia. to the increase of knowledge concerning the cause and cure of disease. and to the education of those who would serve humanity. * Wall. Near the Northwest corner of Claire M. Fagin Hall. 418 Curie Blvd.. * 39.949050,-75.196700 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Philadelphia General Hospital (aka Blockley Almshouse) page |
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City Seal 1925 (from cornerstone) * small seal of the city, standing people, ship, plow, scroll, food * Was on the Southwest corner, Juniper and Race. Removed from the building 2008 prior to demolition for Convention Center expansion. * Wall. * Exhibits: Missing, Unidentified |
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Firefighter Gargoyles 1925 (from cornerstone) * small crouching people wearing hats and helmets, firefighting equipment * Was on the Southwest corner, Juniper and Race. Removed from the building 2008 prior to demolition for Convention Center expansion. * Entrance. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters, Missing, Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +Max Buten's page for this piece +Gargoyle Hunter page for this piece |
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Penn Athletic Club 1925 * small lion heads, standing people, athletic equipment * West Wall. Northeast corner, 18th and Locust. * 39.949300,-75.170750 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Athletic * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building |
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Warwick Hotel 1925 * small crest, helmet, urn with standing people, goat heads, lion heads, birds * oddly located on a blank wall where the Locust Street entrance used to be. * Wall. North side of Locust between 17th and 18th. * 39.948940,-75.169800 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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Irvine Auditorium Gargoyles 1926 * small dragon heads * Wall. South side of Irvine Auditorium. Northwest corner, 34th and Spruce. * 39.950700,-75.193225 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +wikipedia.org's Irvine Auditorium page |
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Athena and Cherubs 1927 * relief bust of Athena * small cherubs, head, helmet * Way over the entrance. East side of 15th, South of Locust. * 39.948200,-75.166160 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Athena page |
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Barbelin Hall Gargoyles 1927 * including heads of Felix Barbelin, James Ryder and Burchard Villiger * small partial people, hats, cat, bat-like creature, books, saxaphone * the builder is John McShain, but there's no record of him being the gargoyle carver * All over the building. Saint Joseph's University. City Line, West of 54th. * 39.995250,-75.237950 [map] * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +Gargoyle Hunter page for this piece +sjuhawknews.com article about this piece with pictures +wikipedia.org's Felix Barbalin page +Saint Joseph's University |
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Gargoyles 1927 * small heads * Fire station wall. South corner, Foulkrod and Darrah. * 40.017000,-75.081340 [map] * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters, Gargoyles |
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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). * 39.966075,-75.181700 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified * See also: +Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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Carnell Hall 1928 * small heads * Both sides of the door. East side of Broad, North of Montgomery. * 39.980425,-75.157075 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +Gerry Wilkinson's Carnell Hall page |
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E.W. Clark Building Medallions 1928 * small winged horse, birds, bull, corn * Walls. Northeast corner, 16th and Locust. * 39.948650,-75.167675 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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First National Bank Building 1928 (original building date) * small seated people, birds, dog head, lion head, snakes, zodiac signs * Zodiac signs and dog's head are behind the 15th street entrance awning. * Whole Building. Southwest corner, 15th and Walnut. * 39.949500,-75.166040 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building |
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Navy Ships 1928 (completion of building) * small ships, anchor, eagle * The building was originally the Navy Central YMCA Annex. Around the entrance are subtle relief carvings of Navy ships including the Hornet, the Constitution, the Enterprise, the Bon Homme Richard, the Kearsarge, and the Olympia. * Entrance. East side of 15th, North of Arch. * 39.955150,-75.164675 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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Silas Weir Mitchell R. Tait McKenzie, 1928 (also possibly 1915-1917) * Bas-relief bust of Silas Weir Mitchell * small head * I could not find a date on the piece itself. The building is listed as being built in 1928. The McKenzie catalog lists a Silas Weir Mitchell relief bust "1915, 1917" and it's not clear whether that's an indication of a range or two different pieces. * inscription: On this spot stood the house of S. Weir Mitchell Physician - Physiologist Poet - Man of Letters He taught us the use of rest for the nervous He created "Hugh Wynne" He pictured for us "The Red City" in which he lived and labored from 1829 until 1914 Erected by the Franklin Inn of which he was the first president * Wall. 1524 Walnut. * 39.949650,-75.167150 [map] * Exhibits: Medical * See also: +wikipedia.org's R. Tait McKenzie page +whonamedit.com's Silas Weir Mitchell page |
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1928 - 1929 * gargoyles and statue of Saint Paul * small standing person, Bible, sword, crosses, plants, dragons, snake, bird, fish, unidentified creatures * inscription: Spiritus Gladius * Whole building.. St. Paul's Episcopal Church. South side of Chestnut Hill Ave., East of Germantown Ave.. * 40.079100,-75.208850 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles * See also: +gargoyle hunter's page for the building +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building +St. Paul's Chestnut Hill |
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N.W. Ayer Building Doors J. Wallace Kelly, Raphael Sabatini, 1929 * small seated people, standing people, partial people, groups of people, furniture, sun, swords, books, publishing equipment, implications of building interiors, zodiac signs, ram, crab, centaur * Doors. 210 West Washington Square (West side of 7th, South of Walnut). * 39.947250,-75.153400 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +michenermuseum.org's J. Wallace Kelly Page |
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Rodin Museum Fountain Paul Philippe Cret, 1929 * small head, fountain * In front of the Rodin Museum. North side of the Parkway between 21st and 22nd. * 39.961750,-75.174150 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: New * See also: +The Paul Philippe Cret Collection at upenn.edu +Rodin Museum |
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Interfaith House Gargoyles 1930 (building date) * small crouching people wearing hats * In niches high on the front wall. South side of Chelten Ave., West of Germantown Ave.. * 40.035350,-75.175100 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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Market Street Bridge Carvings 1932 * small lion heads, human heads, stylized bridges * Bridge columns and arches. Market Street Bridge. Market Street, East of 29th to West of 24th. * 39.954500,-75.180450 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. |
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Schuylkill Permanent Bridge 1932 * small bridge * inscription: Schuylkill Permanent Bridge Opened to traffic January 1, 1805 Altered and remodeled 1850 Destroyed by fire, November 20, 1875 Replaced the same year by a temporary wooden bridge Iron cantilever bridge built and completed April 20, 1888. Replaced by this structure 1932 * Bridge column. Middle of the South side of the Market Street Bridge. Market, East of 29th. * 39.954300,-75.180450 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. |
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The Ideal Boy Scout R. Tait McKenzie, 1937 * small standing person, hat * Cradle of Liberty Council. Southeast corner, 22nd and Winter. One block South of the Parkway. * 39.958990,-75.175250 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1938 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's R. Tait McKenzie page +wikipedia.org's Cradle of Liberty Council page |
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Pan with Sundial Beatrice Fenton, 1938 * In memory of William Stansfield * small kneeling person (pan), 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. Woodland Walk, West of 34th. * 39.952385,-75.193500 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +askart.com's Beatrice Fenton page |
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Thomas Sovereign Gates Evelyn Beatrice Longman Batchelder, 1941 * Bust of Thomas Sovereign Gates * small head * inscription: 1873-1948 University of Pennsylvania Alumnus Class of 1893 * Niche in the wall. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. South side of Spruce, West of 34th, in the bushes. * See also: +Bushnell Park Spanish American War Memorial, Hartford, CT +Penn Archives Thomas Sovereign Gates page |
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Evelyn Taylor Price Sundial Beatrice Fenton, 1947 * Tribute to Evelyn Taylor Price * small children standing, plants, sundial * inscription: A tribute to Evelyn Taylor Price, President, Rittenhouse Square Flower Market Association, 1916-1939, Rittenhouse Square Improvement Association, 1934-1946. Erected by her friends. * Rittenhouse Square. Near the Southwest corner of 18th and Walnut. * 39.949735,-75.171420 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1949 picture of this piece +askart.com's Beatrice Fenton page +wikipedia.org's Rittenhouse Square page |
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Aero Memorial Paul Manship, 1950 * Quotes from and in honor of Julian Biddle, Richard Foulke Day, Norton Downs, Jr., John Drinkwater, Carl Christian Glanz, William Besse Kuen, Stephen Phillips, William Shakespeare, Stephen Spender and Houston Woodward * small reclining person, birds, celestial globe * The surrounding inscribed walls and benches are also part of the memorial. * inscription: pillar: Aero Memorial, World War I, 1917-1918 walls: To the aviators of Pennsylvania killed in action Thou hast caught splendour from the sailless sea, and mystery from many stars outwatched. - Stephen Phillips Master and Maker, God of right the soldier dead are at thy gate who kept the spears of honour bright and freedom's house inviolate. -John Drinkwater Born of the sun they traveled a short while toward the sun, and left the vivid air signed with their honor. - Stephen Spender Death makes no conquest of the conqueror for now he lives in fame though not in life. -William Shakespeare * Aviator Park. East side of 20th St. between Race and the Parkway. * 39.958090,-75.172060 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Favorites, War * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +One of Max Buten's pictures of this piece +Another of Max Buten's pictures of this piece +wikipedia.org's Paul Manship page +wikipedia.org's John Drinkwater page +wikipedia.org's Stephen Phillips page +wikipedia.org's William Shakespeare page +wikipedia.org's Stephen Spender page |
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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. * Exhibits: War * See also: +Schuylkill Navy: |
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Le Coureur Germaine Richier, 1954 (designed) * small running person * Drexel University. South side of Market between 33rd and 34th. * 39.955525,-75.190200 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Athletic * See also: +article about this piece from drexel.edu +wikipedia.org's Germaine Richier page +Drexel University |
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Guglielmo Marconi Tablet 1955 * Plaque honoring Guglielmo Marconi * small bas relief map of the world, lightning bolts symbolizing radio waves * This picture has been retouched to remove scrawled and splashed paint. * inscription: Inventor Wireless Telephone Telegraph and Unidirectional Radio Deeply religious humanitarian genius, glory of the world in Italy and glory of Italy in the world. His inventions saved millions of lives and will continue to do so as long as this world exists. First wireless message 1896. First transatlantic marconigram S.O.S. 1901. Born near Bologna, Italy, 1874, Died - Rome, Italy 1937 Tablet dedicated at Philadelphia, 1955, Mayor Joseph S. Clark, Jr. * Marconi Plaza. West side of Broad, South of Oregon. * 39.916150,-75.171700 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * See also: +Guglielmo Marconi Foundation |
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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. * Exhibits: Religious, War * See also: +Temple University Libraries: Boris Blai Personal Papers |
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Girl with Basin Edward Fenno Hoffman III, 1960 (date on base) * small standing person, basin * accessible when the gate is open, visible through the fence when it isn't * Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden, South side of the Mutter Museum. East side of 22nd, North of Chestnut. * 39.953000,-75.176400 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: New * See also: +picture of this piece from ilovefiguresculpture.com +Edward Fenno Hoffman III Papers at Syracuse University +ilovefiguresculpture.com's Edward Fenno Hoffman III page +College of Physicians (Mutter Museum) |
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Leviathan Seymour Lipton, 1963 * small abstract * West side of 16th, North of Market. * 39.953225,-75.166075 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Seymour Lipton page |
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Firemen Gerd Utescher, 1964 * small group of people standing, some partial, hatchet, hats * Wall. West side of Richmond, North of Kirkbride. * 40.001275,-75.065950 [map] * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters |
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Guardians of Fire Gerd Utescher, 1964 * small group of people standing, fire * In front of the fire station on the East side of Broad, South of Bainbridge. * 39.942290,-75.165525 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters |
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Horses Drawing Fire Engine John Godfrey, 1964 * small horses, fire engine * Entrance. Fire station, South side of Market between 21st and 22nd. * 39.953700,-75.175525 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters |
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Mother and Child Evelyn Keyser, 1964 * small seated people * Southwest corner Broad and Morris. * 39.929125,-75.169000 [map] |
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Spring Garden Street - West River Drive Bridges 1965 (year of current bridge) * small bridges and other buildings, trees, water * inscription: - The Collossus - Wooden covered bridge - span 540 feet Longest arch bridge in the world Opened to traffic - April 28, 1813 Destroyed by fire - September 1, 1838 Replaced by wire bridge in 1842 - Wire Bridge - Wire cable suspension bridge - span 357 feet First cable suspension bridge for vehicles in America Opened to traffic - January 2, 1842 Replaced by Spring Garden Bridge in 1875 - Spring Garden Bridge - Double deck truss bridge - span 355 feet Spring Garden Street - upper deck Callowhill Street - lower deck Opened to traffic - July 10, 1875 Replaced by the present structures * Bridge wall. Center City end, Art Museum side of the Spring Garden Bridge. * 39.964550,-75.182500 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. |
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Benjamin Franklin and His Kite Agnes Yarnell, 1966 (installed 1994) * Statue of Benjamin Franklin * small standing person, kite * inscription: June 12th, 1752 was the day on which Benjamin Franklin extracted lightning from the sky with his kite and key. * Coxe Park. South Side of Cherry, just East of 22nd. * 39.956800,-75.175550 [map] * See also: +The Electric Franklin |
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Family of Bears Sherl Joseph Winter, 1966 * small bears * Delancey (Three Bears) Park. Delancey between 3rd and 4th. * 39.944150,-75.148000 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * See also: +winterartstudio.com +Delancey (Three Bears) Park |
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Three Bears George Papashvily, 1966 * small bears * Visible through the fence * Courtyard. Behind the Fox Chase Library. North side of Rhawn St. East of Jeannes. * 40.076700,-75.081750 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org's George Papashvily page +Fox Chase Library |
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Fireman Carrying A Hatchet Dexter Jones, 1967 * small standing person, helmet, hatchet, stairs * Wall. Boudinot Street and Hart Lane. * 39.993635,-75.122870 [map] * On the Port Richmond tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters |
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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. * 39.995600,-75.238125 [map] * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Saint Joseph page +Saint Joseph's University |
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The John Hanson Monument Carl Lindborg, 1967 * bust and medalions honoring John A. B. Dahlgren, Captain John Ericsson, John Hanson, John Morton, John Nystrom, Johan Printz and Johan Risingh * small book, ship, submarine, and related har, cannon, head, standing person * Dahlgren is listed elsewhere as 1809-1870. This piece is inside the walls near the graveyard just outside the back door of the house closest to the church, and there doesn't seem to be much pattern to which gate in the walls is going to be open. * inscription: John Hanson, 1715-1783, First President of US Under Articles of Confederation, 1781-82 John Nystrom, 1829-1885, engineer, inventor, ship builder, author John Ericsson, 1803-1889, inventor, engineer, scientist John Dahlgren, 1809-1890, U.S. Admiral - inventions influenced world navies Johan Risingh, 1617-1672, last governor of New Sweden, author, economist Johan Printz, 1592-1663, Governor of New Sweden John Morton, 1724-1777, Signer of Declaration of Independence Erected October 7, 1967 by Swedish Colonial Society and the Vasa Order of America in Sweden * In the yard behind Old Swedes. Columbus Blvd. & Christian St. (916 S. Swanson St.). * 39.934500,-75.143800 [map] * On the South Philly tour. * See also: +Swedish Colonial Society +Vasa Order +biography of John A. B. Dahlgren from civilwarartillery.com +discussion of John Ericcson's engine designs from www.uh.edu +pictures of John Eriscson from www.history.navy.mil +biography of John Hanson from marshallhall.org +www.johnmorton.net +wikipedia.org's John Nystrom page +biography of Johan Printz from colonialswedes.org +Gloria Dei Church (Old Swedes) |
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Bear Dexter Jones, 1968 * small bear * East side of 11th, just North of Cecil B. Moore. * 39.978100,-75.152400 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. |
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Dancing Children Henry Mitchell, 1968 * small people dancing, sitting, hats, bench, baby carriage, knitting needles, dog * Above the entrance. Cobbs Creek Recreation Center. West side of 63rd at Locust. * 39.957965,-75.248125 [map] |
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John J. Carlin Tablet 1968 (approximate) * Relief bust of John J. Carlin * small head * inscription: This tablet was erected by oarsmen of the rowing world in honor of John J. Carlin 1896 - 1968 Circa 1914-1968 He was a man dedicated to the amateur sport of rowing and devoted 54 years to its development and leadership encompassing All phases:- schoolboy, club, college, national, international, and olympic. Treasurer - Schoolboy R.A. of A. President - Fairmount R.A. Coach - University of Pennsylvania Commodore - Schuylkill Navy Chairman - Gold Cup Committee President - N.A.A.O. Chairman - U.S. Olympic and Pan-Am Rowing Committee Continental Representative of F.I.S.A. Oarsmen of the past, present, and future have and will benefit from his vigor and zeal. * Wall. Reviewing Stands. River side of Kelly Drive. * 39.985900,-75.201985 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. |
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Welsh Society Plaque 1968 * One line biographies of Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Gouverneur Morris, Robert Morris and William Penn * small dragon logo * inscription: The Welsh Society Philadelphia Organized March 1, 1729 Gogoniant i Dduw Glory to God Commemorating the Welsh contributions to the founding of the City of Philadelphia the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America William Penn, 1644-1718, proclaimer of freedom of religion and planner of New Wales, later named Pennsylvania Robert Morris, 1734-1806, foremost financier of the American Revolution and signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826, third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence Gouverneur Morris, 1752-1816, author of the final draft of the COnstitution of the United States John Marhall, 1755-1835, Chief Justice of the United States and Father of American Constitutional Law Erected on St. David's Day, March 1, 1968 * East wall. City Hall. Market at Juniper. * 39.952250,-75.162750 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +The Welsh Society of Philadelphia +wikipedia.org's Thomas Jefferson page +wikipedia.org's John Marshall page +wikipedia.org's Gouverneur Morris page +wikipedia.org's Robert Morris page +wikipedia.org's William Penn page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Children Playing Sarala Ruth Pinto, 1969 * small abstract standing people, balls * Palmer Playground. Northeast side of Comly between Decatur and Thornton. * 40.095190,-74.989775 [map] |
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Mustang at Play Margaret Wasserman Levy, 1969 * small horse * North side of Stamper, West of 2nd (off Head House Square, just South of Pine). * 39.942900,-75.146200 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. |
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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, South of Ellsworth. * 39.936100,-75.167400 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia |
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The Family Charles Parks, 1970 * small people standing, sitting and kneeling * Marshall Walkway (1 block South of Poplar between 6th and 7th). * 39.966250,-75.148100 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * Exhibits: African American * See also: +charlesparks.com |
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Three Boys at Play Harold Kimmelman, 1970 * small people standing * Wall. South side of the building Starr Garden. West side of 6th between Lombard and South. * 39.942750,-75.152525 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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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. * 39.942700,-75.174050 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * Exhibits: Religious |
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People Pyramid Evelyn Keyser, 1971 * small seated stacked people * Roberto Clemente Recreation Center. Southeast corner of 19th and Wallace. * 39.966075,-75.168750 [map] * On the Fairmount tour. |
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Fire Engine Harold Kimmelman, 1972 * small horses, fire-fighting equipment, sitting person, standing person * Front wall. Fire Station, North side of Frankford between Decatur and Harel. * 40.040575,-75.030900 [map] * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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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. * 39.957840,-75.168900 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Religious, 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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Cats Henry Mitchell, 1974 * small cats * On what was probably once a fountain that is now mostly used for sitting and flowerpots and is almost always surrounded by people. * Courtyard. Betsy Ross House. North side of Arch East of 3rd. * 39.952300,-75.144675 [map] * On the Old City tour. * See also: +betsyrosshouse.org |
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Charles E. Schaeffer, D.D., S.T.D. 1975 * Plaque with bas relief bust of Charles E. Schaeffer * small head and shoulders * inscription: Charles E. Schaeffer, D.D., S.T.D. 1867-1966 In grateful appreciation of his loyal and distinguished service to the Old First Evangelical and Reformed Church and for his Christian service in the church-at-large, distinguishing himself as General Secretary of the Board for Home Missions from 1908-1941. He served in various capacities over the years at home and abroad in the Reformed Church and was a staunch supporter of the present United Church of Christ. Therefore this garden is dedicated in his honor on October 26, 1975. * East inside front garden wall. Old First Reformed. South side of Race, East of 4th. * 39.954000,-75.145815 [map] * On the Old City tour. * See also: +oldfirstucc.org |
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Charioteer of Delphi 1976 (given to the city) * small standing person * Copy of 5th Century BC original * inscription: From the cradle of democracy in the ancient world to the cradle of democracy in the new world. From the people of Greece to the people of America. * East side of the Art Museum. 24th and the Parkway. * 39.965400,-75.179275 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: New * See also: +Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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Earth and Moon Ken Clark, 1976 * small abstract Earth and Moon, * Swenson Park. South side of President St., East of Conwell (North of Conwell and Roosevelt Blvd.). * 40.091810,-75.020700 [map] |
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Families Evelyn Keyser, 1976 * small people in groups, sitting * In front of the District Health Center, Southwest side of Cottman, Northwest of Bustleton. * 40.048100,-75.060990 [map] |
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Firemen in Action Harold Kimmelman, 1976 * small standing and running people wearing helmets, fire-fighting equipment * Wall. Northwest corner, 6th and South. * 39.942075,-75.152400 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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First Step Ken Clark, 1977 * small people standing * Picariello Playground. Southeast side of Calera Rd., Northeast of Red Lion, past the ball fields. * 40.080750,-74.989675 [map] |
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Children at Play Peter Rockwell, 1978 * In memory of Ned Wolf * small people standing, dog * Lincoln Drive and Wissahickon. * 40.030025,-75.187250 [map] |
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Horse Team and Pumper Making A Run Harold Kimmelman, 1978 * small seated person, partial person, hat and helmet, fire-fighting equipment, horses * Wall. West side of 2nd, North of York. * 39.987575,-75.135825 [map] * On the Port Richmond tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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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. * 39.957140,-75.168900 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious * 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. * 39.949050,-75.200050 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified, War |
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National Shrine of Saint John Neumann Entrance Plaques 1979 (best guess based on 1979 commemoration) * bas-relief busts of Pope John Paul II and John Nepomucene Neumann * small heads * inscription: left: St. John N. Neumann C. SS. R. Fourth Bisop of Philadelphia 1852-1860 right: Remberance of the visit of Pope John Paul II to the National Shrine of St. John Neumann October 4, 1979 * Either side of the entrance. National Shrine of Saint John Neumann. Southest corner 5th and Girard. * 39.97000,-75.144850 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Pope John Paul II page +wikipedia.org's John Nepomucene Neumann page +The National Shrine of Saint John Neumann |
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Otters Henry Mitchell, 1979 * In memory of William W. Bodine, Jr. * small otters, rocks, fountain * Moved from the West end of the building to the East end, probably in 2007. The first picture is from the original location, the rest are from after the move, and with a much lower water level in the pool. * inscription: With Gratitude to William W. Bodine Jr. Leader, builder and friend of Thomas Jefferson University. * On the campus of Thomas Jefferson University. South side of Walnut between 10th and 11th behind the building which faces Walnut.. * 39.947965,-75.157975 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +NY Times obituary of William W. Bodine, Jr. +Thomas Jefferson University |
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Quiet Vigil Bernard Brenner, James Fuhrman, 1979 * small abstract standing person * Outside the Andorra Branch Library. Andorra Shopping Center, Ridge and Cathedral. * See also: +Bernard Brenner exhibit at chrisray.com +jfuhrman.com |
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The Young Gymnast Harold Kimmelman, 1979 * small person standing on hands * Title provided by the artist * On the sidewalk outside Godfrey Park. Southeast side of Summerdale, Southwest of Godfrey. * 40.030350,-75.093325 [map] * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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Eros/Psyche Michael Nicholas Lekakis, 1980 * small abstract * Southeast corner, 9th and Locust. * 39.947040,-75.155950 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * See also: +askart.com's Michael Nicholas Lekakis page |
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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. * 40.061990,-75.050750 [map] * Exhibits: Religious * 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. * 39.958100,-75.170100 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Pope John Paul II page +wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page |
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University of Pennsylvania Class of 1930 Plaque 1980 * Bas relief bust of Benjamin Franklin * small head, seal of the University of Pennsylvania * inscription: Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790 The class of 1930 at its 50th Reunion honors Benjamin Franklin founder of the University of Pennsylvania which began at this site in 1749 and which in 1779 became the first University in this nation. We recognize the growth of our beloved institution from small beginning to world renown. May our fellow men note our affection for the University and our respect for its architect. * Wall. West side of 4th, just South of Arch. * 39.952250,-75.146900 [map] * On the Old City tour. * See also: +The Electric Franklin |
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Woman Looking Through a Window George Segal, 1980 * small standing person, window * Building entrance overhang. South side of Chestnut between 6th and 7th. * 39.949400,-75.151575 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +Joey Blue's picture of this piece +segalfoundation.org +wikipedia.org's George Segal page |
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McVeigh Children's Relief Anthony Visco, 1981 * small groups of children standing, sitting, sticks, balls, and swings * Access is through the gate on D. The picture of the West side of the piece (the side with the swings, which is in much worse physical condition than the East side) has been heavily retouched to remove scribbled names. * On the grounds of the McVeigh Recreation Center. South side of Ontario West of D. * 40.000610,-75.121435 [map] * See also: +anthonyvisco.org |
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Rock Chair Scott Burton, 1981 * small chair * In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge). * 39.967175,-75.181450 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Scott Burton page |
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Caring Ken Clark, 1982 * small people standing * In a small park on the Southwest corner of Addison and Perth (West and North of 7th and Lombard). * 39.943725,-75.154635 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. |
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Fitler Square Ram Gerd Hesness, 1982 * small ram * East end of Fitler Square. 23rd and Pine. * 39.947550,-75.179500 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * See also: +fitlersquare.org |
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The Family Harold Kimmelman, 1982 * small standing people * Plaza/courtyard/walkway. Pennsport Mall. East side of Moyamensing between Moore and McClellan. * 39.925425,-75.150725 [map] * On the South Philly tour. * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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Eastwick Farmpark Rosalie Sherman, 1983 * small sheep, cows, dogs, seated person wearing a hat, bench * The farmer and his bench were missing on April 20, 2013 * 84th and Crane. * 39.89407,-75.246725 [map] * Exhibits: Missing |
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Grizzly Eric Berg, 1983 * small bear * West end of Fitler Square. 23rd and Pine. * 39.947600,-75.180050 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * See also: +Artist's page for this piece +Eric Berg Studios +fitlersquare.org |
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Puma Eric Berg, 1983 * small puma * Visible through the fence * Playground of the Caring Center. North side of Spring Garden, West of 31st. * 39.963625,-75.187800 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +artist's picture of this piece at its original location +Eric Berg Studios +The Caring Center |
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Allow Me J. Seward Johnson, Jr., 1984 (approximate) * small standing person, umbrella * Originally at the Northeast corner of 17th and Locust. The first picture is from the original location. * Entrance. Prince Music Theater. South side of Chestnut between Broad and 15th. * 39.950880,-75.164800 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +sewardjohnson.com |
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Balancing Act Elsa Tarantal, 1984 * small standing child * Also listed elsewhere as "Balance" * Plaza. Southeast corner, 40th and Market. * 39.956750,-75.201650 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. |
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Lindemann Fountain 1984 * In memory of Joseph S. Lindemann * small fountain plants * In the small park on the Northwest corner of 37th and Locust Walk. * 39.952460,-75.197200 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified |
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Three Figures Joseph C. Bailey, 1984 * small standing people, nurse's hat * Courtyard. Jones Memorial Nursing Home. Northwest corner, 10th and Wallace. * 39.964250,-75.154150 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * Exhibits: African American |
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Arabesque and Layout Cathy Hopkins, 1985 * small vertical people * Behind an awning * Wall. West side of 5th, South of Locust. * 39.945675,-75.149975 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * Exhibits: Athletic * See also: +Cathy Hopkins' Fleisher Art Memorial Faculty page +Cathy Hopkins' Center City Karate Chief Instructor page |
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Drexel Book Harold Kimmelman, 1985 - 1986 (plaque says 85, article says 86) * In memory of Doris Zimmerman * small book * Also listed as Book and Volume 1. Drexel Book is the title on the author's web site. * inscription: From the plaque at the garden entrance: Garden Sculpture in memory of Doris A. Zimmerman, 1929-1981 * Walled garden. Drexel University. Northwest of 33rd and Market. Enter on the South side near 33rd. Also visible through the fence on the West side. * 39.956805,-75.189875 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +Drexel article with picture +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org +Drexel University |
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Fire Rescue Scene of Infant Rebecca Rose, 1986 * small people standing, carried, helmets, fire-fighting equipment, parts of building * Wall. South side of Snyder just West of 4th. * 39.922225,-75.153775 [map] * On the South Philly tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters |
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Homage to Georgia O'Keeffe Thom Cooney-Crawford, 1986 * Homage to Georgia O'Keeffe * small abstract standing person * Northeast corner 38th and Spruce, through the arch. * 39.951625,-75.198450 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +cooney-crawford.blogspot.com +okeeffemuseum.org |
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Two-Part Chair Scott Burton, 1986 (fabricated 2002) * small chair * In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge). * 39.967190,-75.181410 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Scott Burton page |
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Benjamin Franklin George Lundeen, 1987 * Statue of Benjamin Franklin * small seated person, bench, cane, newspaper, pigeon * East side of 37th Street, just South of Locust Walk. * 39.952150,-75.196975 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +george @ lundeensculpture.com +The Electric Franklin |
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Dr. Hideyo Noguchi 1988 * Partial statue of Hideyo Noguchi * small head, torso, and arm, beaker * Was on the South side of Market, West of 36th. Was not there 7/24/2005. * inscription: Dr. Hideyo Noguchi, 1876-1928. Born in Fukushima, Japan. Studied at the University of Pennsylvania (1900-1904) and dedicated his life to medical research. He died of yellow fever in Africa. Donated by District 265 Kyoto-Joyo Rotary Club. * Exhibits: Medical, Missing, Unidentified * See also: +wikipedia.org's Hideyo Noguchi page |
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Station no. 6 - Celebration of Water Ellen Fletcher, 1989 * small seated person wearing a hat, tackle box, fish * The fisherman was lost in 1999 in the flooding caused by hurricane Floyd and recovered or replaced in late 2005 or early 2006. * Schuylkill Banks between the Waterworks and the Spring Garden Bridge at the foot of the spiral staircase. * 39.964950,-75.183300 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. |
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Tribute to Nursing Cathy Hopkins, 1989 * small people, one standing, one sitting * inscription: In honor of Our Nurses Past, Present and Future Genorously donated by Presbyterian's Nursing Alumni and Ladies Aid Society May 6, 1989 * North side of the traffic circle of the Presbyterian Medical Center. East and North of 39th and Filbert. * 39.958740,-75.199000 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * Exhibits: Medical * See also: +Cathy Hopkins' Fleisher Art Memorial Faculty page +Cathy Hopkins' Center City Karate Chief Instructor page +Presbyterian Medical Center |
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Turtle Family Eric Berg, 1989 * small turtles * West end of Fitler Square. 23rd and Pine. * 39.947550,-75.180050 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * See also: +Eric Berg Studios +fitlersquare.org |
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Stephen Girard Alfred Seebode, 1990 * Statue of Stephen Girard * small standing person * Center of Stephen Girard Park. 21st and Shunk. * 39.920540,-75.18315 [map] * See also: +ushistory.org's Stephen Girard page +parksource.org's Girard Park page |
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Paul J. Gutman Library Gargoyles 1992 * small heads, buildings * Library walls. North side of School House Lane, East of Henry Ave.. * 40.022375,-75.191350 [map] * On the Philadelphia University Campus tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +Paul J. Gutman Library page at philau.edu |
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St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Crucifixion 1993 (installed? year St. Elizabeth was closed) * statue of Jesus * small group of people standing and crucified, kneeling, with headgear * I have no information about the relationship between the statues and St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, or who the three women are * inscription: St. Elizabeth Catholic Church founded 1872 * Archdiocese. Parking lot, Northwest corner, 17th and Race. * 39.956950,-75.167700 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious, Unidentified * See also: +phillychurchproject.com blog entry with picture of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church +phillychurchproject.com page for St. Veronica that mentions the destruction of St. Elizabeth +Archdiocese listing for St. Elizabeth +ushistory.org mention of the laying of the cornerstone of St. Elizabeth +Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia |
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The Sign Boy Tom Miles, 1994 * small standing boy, sign, hat, dog * East side of Juniper, South of Market. * 39.951450,-75.162750 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +Miles and Generalis, Inc. |
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Entrance Pillars Darling Rosario, 1995 * small abstract * Three posts from two of the eight entrances are pictured. * Entrance posts. Norris Square. Susquehanna and Howard. * 39.983225,-75.133850 [map] * On the Port Richmond tour. * See also: +Friends of Norris Square Neighbors Association |
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Philadelphia Books of Just Hours Phillips Simkin, 1995 * small books, podium * Inside the corner column. Southwest corner of the Justice Center. Juniper and Filbert. * 39.953350,-75.162150 [map] * On the City Hall tour. |
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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, South of Ellsworth. * 39.936225,-75.167400 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia |
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Pennsylvania National Guard Monument 1997 * Monument to a group organized by Benjamin Franklin * small lion, sword and shield, keystone * inscription: The rampant lion. Crest of the PA National Guard. 1747 1997 Near this site the Associators, a group of citizen-soldiers organized by Benjamin Franklin and predecessor to the modern Pennsylvania National Guard, established the first Pennsylvania military installation to defend the colony and the port of Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania National Guard dedicates this monument to those patriots on our two hundredth anniversary. * Penn's Landing between Dock and South. * 39.941850,-75.141325 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * See also: +The Electric Franklin |
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Roberto Clemente Phil Sumpter, 1997 * Statue of Roberto Clemente * small standing person, helmet, baseball bat, map of Puerto Rico * inscription: "Quiero que me recuerden como uno que dio todo lo que tenia para dar." "I want to be remembered as someone who gave all that he had to give." Roberto Clemente Walker 1934-1972 * Courtyard. Roberto Clemente Middle School. South side of Erie between Front and 2nd. * 40.006575,-75.130000 [map] * Exhibits: Athletic, African American * See also: +wikipedia.org's Roberto Clemente page |
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The City of Philadelphia 1997 * Monument to the work of Thomas Holme and William Penn * small map of Philadelphia * inscription: A portraiture of the City of Philadelphia in the Province of Pennsylvania in America by Thomas Holme Surveyor General. Sold by Andrew Sowle in Shoreditch London. Planned 1682 Dedicated 1997 American Society of Civil Engineers, 1852 National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark The City of Philadelphia Surveyor General Thomas Holme, Governor William Penn and others planned the open public squares and rational street layout that we enjoy today. These original features have inspired city engineers for 300 years. * Aviator Park, West side of Logan Square. 19th and the Parkway. * 39.957550,-75.171450 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Thomas Holme page +wikipedia.org's William Penn page +wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page |
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Philadelphia Firsts George Greenamyer, 1998 * Portrayals of and references to John Bartram, William Camac, Mary Cassat, Rebecca Cole, Thomas Eakins, John Fitch, Benjamin Franklin, Francis Hopkinson and Betsy Ross * small standing people, building, tiger, boat, fish, fire, medical and fire-fighting equipment, flag, plant * inscription: First American Zoo 1874 The first animal and Dr. William Camac, founder First American museum and art school 1805 The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Thomas Eakins and Mary Cassat First American volunteer fire company 1736 The union, founded by Benjamin Franklin First American botanical garden 1728 Bartram's Gardens John Bartram with Franklinia alatamaha First American steamboat 1785 John Fitch, inventor First African-American to graduate from the Women's Medical College 1867 Dr. Rebecca Cole First American Flag 1777 Betsy Ross, seamstress Francis Hopkinson, alleged designer * On top of a pole outside 1515 Arch (aka One Parkway). * 39.954900,-75.166100 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +greenamyer.com +Bartram's Garden +History of the Philadelphia Zoo +askart.com's Mary Cassat page +wikipedia.org's Rebecca Cole page +wikipedia.org's Thomas Eakins page +wikipedia.org's John Fitch page +The Electric Franklin +flagguys.com's Francis Hopkinson page +ushistory.org's Betsy Ross page |
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Freedom Zenos Frudakis, 2000 * small people standing, parts of people, tools * Wall. South side of Vine, West of 16th. * 39.957975,-75.166000 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +zenosfrudakis.com |
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Tom Foglietta Zenos Frudakis, 2000 * Bas-relief bust of Thomas Foglietta * small head and upper torso * inscription: City Councilman Citizen of Philadelphia Ambassador to Italy Congressman Champion of Historic Preservation * Northeast of the center of Washington Square. Southwest of 6th and Walnut. * 39.947250,-75.152000 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +zenosfrudakis.com +wikipedia.org's Thomas M. Foglietta page +wikipedia.org's Washington Square page |
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Figuresphere II Eric Berg, 2002 * small abstract curled people * Schuylkill Park. North of Delancey between 25th and 26th. * 39.948500,-75.182000 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * See also: +Eric Berg Studios |
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Irish Memorial Glenna Goodacre, 2002 (opened late 2003) * small group of people standing, lying and sitting, grave stones, crosses, shovel, part of a ship, luggage, cane, hats * inscription: The hunger ended but it never went away It was there in silent memories, from one generation to the next, The time to take away the silence has come, to commemorate, to mourne what was lost to celebrate what survives - without apology or fear. We have it in our power not only to remember what took place but to relive it... To find in the hungry and lost, not a different race... but the faces of our ancestors... An image of ourselves. Peter Quinn * Southeast corner, Front and Chestnut. * 39.947850,-75.142050 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +Artist's site for this piece +glennagoodacre.com |
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Addams Family Silhouette 2003 * Reference to the work of Charles Addams * small people standing, sign * Originally installed in the courtyard behind the gates. * Wall. Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall. West side of 36th between Walnut and Locust Walk. * 39.953000,-75.194950 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +Charles Addams bio from westfieldnj.com +Charles Addams bio from toonpedia.com +Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall |
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Negro Leagues Memorial Phil Sumpter, 2005 * Dedicated to Bill Cash, Mahlon Duckett, Stanley Glenn, Harold Gould and Wilmer Harris * small standing person, hat, baseball bat * inscription: front: Dedicated to Bill Cash, Mahlon Duckett, Stanley Glenn, Harold Gould, Wilmer Harris, April 15, 2005 back: A special thanks to the Phillies organization for all of their wonderful support for this monument * Southwest corner Belmont and Parkside. * 39.977675,-75.213700 [map] * On the West Park tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, African American * See also: +empowermentzone.org article with picture +NLBPA article +Max Buten's picture of this piece +NLBPA Bill Cash page +NLBPA Mahlon Duckett page +NLBPA Stanley Glenn page +NLBPA Harold Gould page +NLBPA Wilmer Harris page |
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Ernesta Drinker Ballard Memorial 2006 * In honor of Ernesta Drinker Ballard * small urn/planter * inscription: In honor of Ernesta Drinker Ballard 1920-2005 Ernesta was the moving force behind the restoration of the Fairmount Water Works and these gardens. Fairmount Park Commissioner from 1981 to 2002 and a founding member of the Fairmount Park Conservancy, she was a civic leader, a feminist, a beloved friend. "The world is a better place if everyone is included" - EDB 2001 Erected September 10, 2006 * In the gardens of the Water Works. Schuylkill Banks near the Spring Garden Bridge.. * 39.965740,-75.183035 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Ernesta Drinker Ballard page +Fairmount Water Works |
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Alexander Milne Calder Plaque 2007 * bas-relief bust of Alexander Milne Calder * small head and upper torso * To see art by Alexander Milne Calder, click here * inscription: Alexander Milne Calder Sculptor - 1846-1923
Alexander Milne Calder emigrated from Scotland in 1868 and
spent twenty years creating over 250 sculptures that adorn City
Hall. His bronze William Penn, installed atop the tower in 1894,
is thought to be the largest scupture on top of a building at 37 feet
tall and 27 tons. Calder's son and grandson were also sculptors:
Alexander Stirling Calder's Below William Penn are eight colossal bronzes of Native Americans, Swedish settlers and eagles. Allegorical sculptures on the building represent history, peoples of the world and nature, and collectively symbolize the spirit upon which the United States was founded. Generations of Philadelphians have identified City Hall tower as the symbol of their city. The tower is visible for miles and remains the physical and civic heart of Philadelphia. Creation of this plaque was funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts. * On the wall.. East side of the North entrance of City Hall. South side of JFK at Broad. * 39.953050,-75.163500 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Alexander Milne Calder page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Panda Eric Berg, 2007 * small panda * Courtyard (Osler Circle). South side of Children's Hospital. Between Civic Center Blvd. and Curie Blvd. * 39.948075,-75.195275 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * See also: +artist's pictures of this piece +Eric Berg Studios +chop.edu |
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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. * Exhibits: War * See also: +lorannjacobs.com |
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One Meridian Plaza Fire Memorial 2009 * Memorial to James A. Chappell, David P. Holcombe and Phyllis McAllister * small firefighter helmets * inscription: To sacrifice one's own safety in the service of others requires a courage that is rare. Those among us who do are true heroes. * South side of S. Penn Square, West of Broad. * 39.951565,-75.164500 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +wikipedia.org's One Meridian Plaza page |
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Shells 2010 (installed) * small shells * Either side of the East entrance. Academy of Natural Sciences. West side of 19th between Cherry and the Parkway. * 39.956600,-75.170950 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +Academy of Natural Sciences |
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Momentum Michael Speller, 2012 * small abstract partial standing person * On the campus of Drexel University. Northwest corner, 33rd and Market. * 39.955950,-75.189600 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Athletic * See also: +spellersculptures.com +Drexel University |
