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Fitler Square Tour

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The Fitler Square tour is so named because 4 of the 15 pieces are in Fitler Square. The plaque for the square, which is located at 23rd and Pine says "Edwin H. Fitler, 1825-1896. Mayor of Philadelphia 1887-1891. A respected Businessman and tireless civic leader, Fitler Square was named in his honor, October 13, 1896." The tour actually starts on the Southwest corner of 15th and Fitzwater and from there runs

West on the South side of Fitzwater across 17th
half a block South on the West side of 17th
back to Fitzwater
West on the South side of Fitzwater across 19th to Martin
back across 19th
North on the East side of 19th across Bainbridge
East on the North side of Bainbridge about 1/3 of a block
back across 19th
North on the West side of 19th across South
West on the North side of South to 22nd
South on the East side of 22nd across Bainbridge
North on 22nd across Pine
West on the North side of Pine to 23rd and Fitler Square
Through Fitler Square to 24th
North on 24th to Delancey
West on Delancey to 22nd, doglegging at 23rd
North along the West side of 22nd to Spruce
West along the South side of Spruce to 25th
North on 25th past Manning, looking for the Community Garden Gate
across 25th
South and West through Schuylkill River Park to just North of Delancey
West and South through the park to just North of Pine and Taney

	*Scottish Rite Emblems* 1927 (date of building. Metal emblem may be later) * Scottish Rite emblems, double-headed eagles, crowns * inscription: emblems: Deus Meumque Jus plaque: Supreme Council AASR Nor Jur. Prince Hall Affiliation * Front wall. Scottish Rite Cathedral. South side of Fitzwater West of 15th. * 39.942050,-75.168410 [map]
	*Gate* Greg Leavitt, Lydia Leavitt, 1982 * plant forms * This is listed elsewhere simply as "Gate," though it doesn't appear to currently function as one. * Either side of the entrance. Marian Anderson Recreation Center. West side of 17th, South of Fitzwater. * 39.941825,-75.171050 [map] * See also: +gregleavitt.com
	*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] * Exhibits: Religious
	*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] * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles
	*Mary and Jesus* 1897 (date of building) * statue of Jesus and Mary * people, one standing, one sitting, crown, scepter * Up on the wall. St. Mary's Episcopal Church. North side of Bainbridge, West of 18th. * 39.943750,-75.173075 [map] * Exhibits: Religious
	*Tension/Compression* Christopher T. Ray, 1983 * abstract * Wall. North side of South between 19th and 20th near both corners. * 39.944800,-75.174260 [map] * See also: +chrisray.com
	*Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith* 1959 (year of building) * Symbols and name of Jesus * crosses and other symbols * North and West sides. Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith. Southeast corner, 22nd and Bainbridge. * 39.944100,-75.178710 [map] * Exhibits: Religious
	*Fitler Square Ram* Gerd Hesness, 1982 * small ram * East end of Fitler Square. 23rd and Pine. * 39.947550,-75.179500 [map]
	*Fitler Square Fountain* * birds, fountain * Center of Fitler Square. 23rd and Pine. * 39.947600,-75.179800 [map] * Exhibits: Unidentified
	*Grizzly* Eric Berg, 1983 * small bear * West end of Fitler Square. 23rd and Pine. * 39.947600,-75.180050 [map] * See also: +Artist's page for this piece +Eric Berg Studios
	*Turtle Family* Eric Berg, 1989 * small turtles * West end of Fitler Square. 23rd and Pine. * 39.947550,-75.180050 [map] * See also: +Eric Berg Studios
	*Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church* 1874 (from cornerstone) * small heads, headgear * Walls. Trinity Memorial. Southwest corner, 22nd and Spruce. * 39.948550,-75.177975 [map] * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles, Unidentified
	*Community Garden Gate* Greg Leavitt, 1988 * plants, birds, turtle, rock * Gate. Schuylkill Park. West side of 25th at Spruce. * 39.949450,-75.181300 [map] * See also: +gregleavitt.com
	*Figuresphere II* Eric Berg, 2002 * small abstract curled people * Schuylkill Park. North of Delancey between 25th and 26th. * 39.948500,-75.182000 [map] * See also: +Eric Berg Studios
	*Gargoyles* Peter Rockwell, 1980 * snake, group of people (heads) * Schuylkill Park. North side of Pine at Taney. * 39.948100,-75.183300 [map] * Exhibits: Gargoyles

Possible trip extension: Museum Grounds (North to Locust and then along the Schuylkill Banks path)
Possible trip extension: Penn Campus (across the South Street Bridge)

Fitler Square Tour

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