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Jefferson Campus Tour

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This tour begins on the Northwest corner of 9th and Spruce, and then goes

across 9th
North on the East side of 9th to across Locust
West on the North side of Locust across 10th
Northwest from the Northwest corner of 10th and Locust and North between the buildings to Walnut
East on Walnut to 10th
across Walnut
East on Walnut across 9th
across Walnut to the Southeast corner
North on 9th to Market
West on the South side of Market to 10th
South on the East side of 10th half a block to Ludlow
East on Ludlow half a block
back to 10th
South on 10th to Chestnut
East on the North side of Chestnut to 9th

	*Gate and Railing* Eric Berg, 1979 * abstract * Gate and railing. North side of Spruce, just West of 9th. * 39.945975,-75.156450 [map] * See also: +Eric Berg Studios
	*Eros/Psyche* Michael Nicholas Lekakis, 1980 * small abstract * Southeast corner, 9th and Locust. * 39.947040,-75.155950 [map] * See also: +askart.com's Michael Nicholas Lekakis page
	*Wall Reliefs* George Sugarman, 1980 (year of building according to Wills Eye) * big abstract * These are the parts that are left of a piece that originally wrapped around the ground floor of the building. * Wall. North side of Locust, West of 9th. * 39.947225,-75.156250 [map] * See also: +georgesugarman.com
	*The Roundabout* Alice Adams, 1992 * stairs, fountain * Plaza. On the campus of Thomas Jefferson University. Northeast corner, 10th and Locust. * 39.947650,-75.157350 [map] * See also: +NYC piece by, and brief bio of, Alice Adams
	*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] * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +NY Times obituary of William W. Bodine, Jr.
	*Samuel D. Gross* Alexander Stirling Calder, 1897 * Statue of Samuel D. Gross * standing person * The inscription is almost completely worn away * inscription: American physicians have erected this statue to commemorate the great deeds of a man who made such an impress upon American surgery that it has served to dignify American medicine. * On the campus of Thomas Jefferson University. South side of Walnut between 10th and 11th behind the building which faces Walnut.. * 39.948060,-75.158275 [map] * Exhibits: Medical * See also: +wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page +wikipedia.org's Samuel D. Gross page
	*The Winged Ox, Symbol of St. Luke the Physician* Henry Mitchell, 1976 * Symbol of Saint Luke * winged ox, symbol * The pole is inscribed with the names of famous doctors, starting with Hypocrates at the bottom. * On the campus of Thomas Jefferson University. South side of Walnut just West of 10th. * 39.948400,-75.157850 [map] * Exhibits: Medical, Religious
	*Curtis Hall, Thomas Jefferson University* 1931 * standing people, medical instruments, plants, lions, birds, various medical symbols * Entrance. Curtis Hall, Thomas Jefferson University. North side of Walnut between 10th and 11th. * 39.948625,-75.157800 [map] * Exhibits: Medical * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
	*Starman in the Ancient Garden* Brower Hatcher, 1990 * big face, architectural elements * The first two pictures are of the piece in its original configuration. The second two pictures were taken after 2002 when the plaza was leveled and partially converted to a driveway, most of the Ancient Garden elements were removed, and the Starman was moved closer to the Walnut Street sidewalk and surrounded by concrete bumper posts. * Plaza. Wills Eye Hospital. Southeast corner, 9th and Walnut. * 39.948150,-75.155550 [map] * Exhibits: Favorites, Moved * See also: +Brower Hatcher's midoceanstudio.com
	*Chestnut Street Bus Shelters* Pablo Tauler, 1999 * abstract, plants * Shelters pictured are at 10th, 13th, 15th and 16th * Bus shelters. South side of Chestnut, 7th to 17th. * 39.95035,-75.160290 [map] * See also: +artist's pictures of this piece +pablotauler.com
	*Gimbel Brothers Clock* 1927 * clock * Wall. Northeast corner, 9th and Chestnut. * 39.949875,-75.155375 [map] * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building
	*Mail Delivery* Edmond Amateis, 1934 * standing people, dogs, plants, fruit, mail and mailboxes, sled, truck, hats * Wall. 9th Street Post Office. West side of 9th between Chestnut and Market. * 39.950550,-75.155400 [map] * See also: +askart.com's Edmond Amateis page
	*Justice and Law* Donald De Lue, 1940 * big seated people, eagles * North and South walls. 9th Street Post Office. Southwest corner of 9th and Market and the Northwest corner of 9th and Chestnut. * 39.949950,-75.155900 [map] * See also: +sculptor.org's Donald De Lue page +wikipedia.org's Donald De Lue page
	*St. Stephen Community House* 1923 * Relief bust of Saint Stephen * head, cross, roses * Wall. St. Stephen's Church. Ludlow East of 10th (just North of 10th and Chestnut). * 39.950700,-75.156350 [map] * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building +wikipedia.org's Saint Stephen page
	*Triton Fountain* Donald De Lue, 1941 * Statue of Triton * fish, kneeling person, fountain * Not (as listed elsewhere) on North 6th * Courtyard. North side of Chestnut, East of 10th, behind a fence. * 39.950325,-75.156150 [map] * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +sculptor.org's Donald De Lue page +wikipedia.org's Donald De Lue page +wikipedia.org's Triton page
	*Wisdom and Commerce* Alfred Botteiau, 1932 * big sitting people, chairs, standing person, tree, owl, ship mast and sails * Wall. North side of Chestnut, East of 10th. * 39.950050,-75.156650 [map]
	*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] * Exhibits: Unidentified

Possible trip extension: Independence Mall (East on Chestnut across 8th)

Jefferson Campus Tour

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