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1976
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Earth, Air, Fire, Water Christopher T. Ray, 1972 - 1990 * plants, bird, sun * 5 metal sculptured gates. Apartment complex bounded by Front, Second, Spruce, and Delancey. * 39.944400,-75.144850 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * See also: +chrisray.com |
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A Friend Charles Parks, 1976 * two people, one standing, one sitting, hat, gun * Outside Police Headquarters. South side of Race between 7th and 8th. * 39.954750,-75.152000 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +charlesparks.com |
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Batter Joe Brown, 1976 * big standing person wearing a helmet, baseball bat * Originally on the walkway around Veterans Stadium until it was torn down in 2004. The first picture is from the original location. * North side of the parking lot North of Pattison and East of Broad. * 39.907350,-75.169800 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +Penn Facilities Joe Brown page |
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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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Clothespin Claes Oldenburg, 1976 * big clothespin, abstract standing people * The sculpture is an elongated version of Brancusi's Kiss. * Top of the concourse stairs. North side of Market at 15th. * 39.952400,-75.16570 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +Travis Truman's picture of this piece +oldenburgvanbruggen.com |
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Column and Capital 1976 (donated, obviously much older) * column and capital * inscription: Ammen, Jordan (ancient Philadelphia) Roman Period Gift to City of Philadelphia from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the occasion of the American Bicentenial, 1976 * In a small park South of Smith Walk between 33rd and 34th. * 39.951100,-75.191700 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. |
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Dolphin Play Fountain Joseph C. Bailey, 1976 * abstract forms, dolphins * South end of Dendy Recreation Center. East side of 10th, North of Jefferson. * 39.975300,-75.151225 [map] * See also: +Philadelphia Playground Project entry for Dendy |
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Dream of Sky Timothy Duffield, 1976 * big abstract elephant * South side of Market at the 37th Street Walkway. * 39.956265,-75.196200 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +timothyduffield.com |
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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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Ghost Structures Venturi, Scott Brown (and Rauch), 1976 * Representation of houses belonging to Benjamin Franklin * big buildings * At the time this piece was built the firm was named Venturi and Rauch. * Franklin Court. Between 3nd and 4th, Market and Chestnut, entrances on Market and Chestnut. * 39.949650,-75.146525 [map] * On the Old City tour. * See also: +picture of this piece from about.com +Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates +The Electric Franklin +ushistory.org's Franklin Court tour page |
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Government of the People Jacques Lipchitz, 1976 * big group of people, kneeling and crushed * inscription: Symbolizing family life "the wellspring of society, the hope of the future" and the concept of government being of, by, and for the people, this sculpture is dedicated to the people of Philadelphia * Plaza. Municipal Services Building. Northwest corner, Broad and JFK. * 39.953750,-75.163975 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Jacque Lipchitz page |
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Hippo Head Fountain 1976 * hippo head fountain * inscription: Funds for this park were granted by the Board of City Trusts from a fund created by the estate of Stephen Girard for the improvement of the Delaware front of the city * Courtyard park. North side of Arch, East of 4th. * 39.952425,-75.146290 [map] * On the Old City tour. |
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Jerusalem Stabile Alexander Calder, 1976 * abstract * South of Woodland Walk, West of 34th. * 39.952025,-75.192660 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +calder.org |
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Living Flame Memorial Reginald Beauchamp, 1976 * abstract * Police and Fire Memorial. Painted during the 2006 Franklin Square renovation. The first picture is without the paint. * Franklin Square. Northwest corner, 6th and Race. * 39.955400,-75.149825 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +historicphiladelphia.org's Franklin Square page +wikipedia.org's Franklin Square page |
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Meher Khoren der Harootian, 1976 * Statue of Meher * cross, standing, sittng, and lying people, human bones, helmets, weapons, buildings, mountains, plants, horses, vulture, water, sun * inscription: On this day, April 24, 1976, commemorating the 61st anniversary of the martyrdom of the Armenian nation and celebrating the bicentennial year of American independence, we Americans of Armenian heritage in eternal gratitude to God dedicate this monument to our adopted land of the United States. Meher - A legendary figure of inspiring power symbolizing the invincible faith of the Armenian people, the first nation to embrace Christianity (301 AD). Keeping Watch over the cultural heritage of Armenia. Day of Infamy, April 24, 1915 the genocide and martyrdom of the Armenian Nation. St. Vartan at the battle of Avarayr (451 AD). History's first defense of the Christian faith. Mid the ashes of the martyrs, mother and child look to freedom for Armenia and all nations. * South side of Kelly Drive, West of 25th. * 39.966500,-75.179800 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Religious, War * See also: +page about this piece from umn.edu |
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Nesaika John Rhoden, 1976 * abstract standing person * Outside the African American Museum. Northwest corner, 7th and Arch. * 39.953250,-75.151600 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: African American * See also: +New York Times obituary of John Rhoden +African American Museum in Philadelphia |
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Orball Ken Clark, 1976 * big abstract ball * Disston Park. Southeast side of Keystone St., just Northeast of Levick St., near the top of the slight hill with the tennis courts. * 40.018850,-75.049050 [map] |
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Phaedrus Beverly Pepper, 1976 (also listed as 1977) * abstract * West side of 6th, North of Arch. * 39.953740,-75.149900 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +beverlypepper.net |
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Phoenix Rising in Flames Natalie Charkow, 1976 * phoenix, flames * In front of the Fire Administration Building. South side of Spring Garden, East of 3rd. * 39.960560,-75.143025 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +Natalie Charkow @ nyss.org |
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Play at Second Base Joe Brown, 1976 * big two people, one standing, one sliding, baseball glove, hats * Originally on the walkway around Veterans Stadium until it was torn down in 2004. The first picture is from the original location. * North side of Pattison East of Broad. * 39.905200,-75.170300 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +Penn Facilities Joe Brown page |
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Punter Joe Brown, 1976 * big standing person wearing a helmet * Originally on the walkway around Veterans Stadium until it was torn down in 2004. The first picture is from the original location. * North side of the parking lot North of Pattison and East of Broad. * 39.907575,-75.171500 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +Penn Facilities Joe Brown page |
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Saint Nicholas Church 1976 * Mosaic of Jesus * big standing person from the waist up, angels, symbols * Above the entrance.. South side of Poplar, West of 24th. * 39.972075,-75.176360 [map] * On the Fairmount tour. * Exhibits: Religious |
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Score! Gil Whitman, 1976 * two people, one standing, one kneeling, hockey equipment * Was behind the Spectrum at Broad and Pattision. The Spectrum was demolished early 2011. Reinstalled 2012 in the current location. The picture is from the original location * On the path from the parking lot behind Xfinity Live. Southwest of the Southwest corner of 11th and Pattison. * 39.903800,-75.169900 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +xfinitylive.com |
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Striding Man Bernard Brenner, James Fuhrman, 1976 * big abstract standing person * In the parking lot of Penrose Plaza. West side of Island, South of Lindbergh. * 39.902700,-75.241025 [map] * See also: +Bernard Brenner exhibit at chrisray.com +jfuhrman.com +Penrose Plaza |
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Tackle Joe Brown, 1976 * big people standing, football, helmets * Originally on the walkway around Veterans Stadium until it was torn down in 2004. The first picture is from the original location. * North side of Pattison, East of Broad. * 39.905440,-75.172125 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +Penn Facilities Joe Brown page |
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Tetrahedron Kite David Caccia, 1976 * abstract kite * On a wall. East side of 3rd South of Spring Garden, facing South. * 39.959560,-75.143520 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +cacciastudio.com |
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The Seed Christopher T. Ray, 1976 * big seed * inscription: Source: Deuteronomy 8:7-8:11 "...for the Lord thy God bringeth thee into a good land..." The Seed symbolizes the generation of creative life in America, the Good Land which has made us welcome. In its roots exist the reminder of our origins and traditions. In the leaves are the elements of continuing growth. From the pod and its emerging flowr comes the promise of the future. * Entrance. Mikveh Israel. East Side of 5th Street, North of Market, along the walkway between 4th and 5th.. * 39.951175,-75.147550 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +chrisray.com +Mikveh Israel |
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The Whispering Bells of Freedom Reginald Beauchamp, 1976 * Memorial to Crispus Attucks * bells * inscription: The whispering bells of freedom in honor of Crispus Attucks Who on March 5, 1770 was killed by British troops in Boston while protesting conditions under the crown. These whispers of freedom grew into the crescendo of the Declaration of Independence and the first ringing of the Liberty Bell for independence. * Outside the African American Museum. Northwest corner, 7th and Arch. * 39.953125,-75.151650 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: War, African American * See also: +Wikipedia's Crispus Attucks page +African American Museum in Philadelphia |
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The Winged Ox, Symbol of St. Luke the Physician Henry Mitchell, 1976 * Symbol of Saint Luke * winged ox, symbol * The pole is inscribed with the names of famous doctors, starting with Hypocrates at the bottom. * On the campus of Thomas Jefferson University. South side of Walnut just West of 10th. * 39.948400,-75.157850 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * Exhibits: Medical, Religious * See also: +Thomas Jefferson University |