Philadelphia Public Art @philart.net
Architecture: Plazas and Courtyards
City Hall Fountain
* abstract
fountain
* Was on the East side of 15th, South of Market. Removed when Dilworth Plaza was reconstructed in 2014
* Plaza.
Southwest corner of City Hall.
* 39.952015,-75.164875 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing,
Unidentified
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page
Drexel Clock
* clock
* Courtyard.
Drexel University.
South side of Market between 31st and 32nd.
* 39.954700,-75.186100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of Technology tour
* See also:
+drexel.edu
Park Towne Place East Fountain
* abstract
fountain
* Plaza.
South corner of the driveway, Park Towne Place.
South side of the Parkway, West of 22nd.
* 39.960670,-75.176755 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+parktowneapthomes.com
Park Towne Place West Fountain
* abstract
fountain
* Plaza.
Southwest side of the driveway, Park Towne Place.
South side of the Parkway, West of 22nd.
* 39.960640,-75.177490 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+parktowneapthomes.com
St. Joseph and Jesus
* statue of Jesus
and
Joseph
* small
people,
one standing,
one carried,
plants,
globe
* Was visible through the fence on the South side of Girard between 16th and 17th. Missing since at least August 2019, as the hospital has been converted to other uses.
* St. Joe's Hospital Courtyard.
* 39.971800,-75.163300 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing,
Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+wikipedia.org's Saint Joseph page
Witherspoon Building Figures
Alexander Stirling Calder,
1898
* Statues of James Caldwell,
Samuel Davies,
Francis Makemie,
John McMillan,
Marcus Whitman
and
John Witherspoon
* standing people,
hats,
books and papers,
wagon wheel
* The first six pictures are of the individuals in the order listed on the plaques. The last two are detail shots. The pieces are visible up close when the gates are open and through the gates when they are closed.
* Originally on the Witherspoon Building
* inscription:
Francis Makemie
c1658-1708
John Witherspoon
1723-1794
John McMillan
1752-1833
Samuel Davies
1723-1761
James Caldwell
1734-1781
Marcus Whitman
1802-1847
* Front courtyard.
Presbyterian Historical Society.
North side of Lombard, East of 5th.
* 39.942900,-75.149950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
* Exhibits: Religious,
Moved
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page
+wikipedia.org's James Caldwell page
+wikipedia.org's Samuel Davies page
+wikipedia.org's Francis Makemie page
+findagrave.com's Rev. John McMillan page
+wikipedia.org's Marcus Whitman page
+wikipedia.org's John Witherspoon page
+history.pcusa.org
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] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page
+penn.museum
Pompeian Dancing Satyr
1904
* standing person
(satyr)
* Listed as a reproduction, no artist
* Upper (West) courtyard.
Penn Museum.
South side of South, just East of 33rd.
* 39.949630,-75.191610 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+penn.museum
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.
* 39.950365,-75.156190 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+sculptor.org's Donald De Lue page
+wikipedia.org's Donald De Lue page
+wikipedia.org's Triton page
Roll of Honor
1956
* small
head, upper body and arm,
hat,
police call box
* inscription:
Police Department
City of Philadelphia
In grateful memory of those who gave their lives in performance of their duty
* Courtyard (Southeast corner).
City Hall.
Market, West of Juniper.
* 39.952250,-75.163325 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page
Courtship
Henry Mitchell,
1958
* Memorial to Henry M. Phillips
* horses,
fountain
* Plaza.
Art Museum.
25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965325,-75.180600 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org picture of this piece
+cantonartcollection.com's Henry Mitchell bio
+wikipedia.org's Henry Myer Phillips page
+philamuseum.org
Emancipation Proclamation Fountain
Gerd Utescher,
1964
* In honor of an act by Abraham Lincoln
* standing person,
birds
* During a 2002 site renovation this piece was moved and turned and the non-functional fountain basin was taken out. By 2010 it was completely surrounded by trees. The first picture is from the old setting. The second is from the new setting. The third is a detail with trees.
* Courtyard.
Bottom of the concourse entrance on the Northwest corner of 15th and Market.
* 39.952850,-75.165450 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* Exhibits: Moved,
Black Lives,
Mass Transit
* See also:
+askart.com's Gerd Utescher page
+wikipedia.org's Abraham Lincoln page
Milkweed Pod
Clark B. Fitz-Gerald,
1965
* big
plant
fountain
* Courtyard.
Behind the Rohm and Haas building, West side of 6th street between Chestnut and Market (go up the steps and through the underpass).
* 39.950300,-75.151400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Independence Mall tour
* See also:
+Clark Fitz-Gerald gallery from sfitzgeraldfineart.com
Old Man, Young Man, The Future
Leonard Baskin,
1966
* standing person,
sitting person,
bird
* Also known as Society Hill Sculpture. The picture of the webmaster sitting on the Old Man is copyright Joan Anderson, 1972
* Plaza.
Society Hill Towers.
2nd Street North of Spruce.
* 39.945225,-75.144875 [map] [nearby]
* On the Society Hill tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Leonard Baskin page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Society Hill Towers page
Society Hill Towers Fountain
I. M. Pei (Architect),
1966 (restored 2009)
* fountain
* Courtyard/plaza.
Society Hill Towers.
2nd Street North of Spruce.
* 39.945450,-75.144700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Society Hill tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's I. M. Pei page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Society Hill Towers page
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] [nearby]
* On the Lower Northeast tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's George Papashvily page
+freelibrary.org's Fox Chase Library page
Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial Fountain
Vincent King,
1969
* Memorial to Ellen Phillips Samuel
* fountain
* Removed 2017
* Replaced by the Love Park Fountain
* Plaza.
Specifically John F. Kennedy Plaza (LOVE Park).
* 39.954250,-75.165650 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+a 1938 Time article about Ellen Phillips Samuel and her bequest
+wikipedia.org's Love Park page
Magnolia Blossom
Harold Kimmelman,
1969
* big
plant
* Courtyard.
West side of Belfield between Haines and High.
* 40.045020,-75.170875 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+hksculpt.com
Bronze Sphere
Klaus Ihlenfeld,
1970 (installed)
* sphere
* Grass plaza.
On the grounds of Fairmount Manor Apartments.
East of 7th between Wallace and Fairmount.
* 39.963100,-75.149050 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Klaus Ihlenfeld page
Dedicated to the American Secretary
Costantino Nivola,
1970
* abstract
standing person
* Moved slightly Northeast some time before June 20, 2014, from back against the wall of the building as in the second picture,
to up against the sidewalk railing as in the first picture.
* Plaza.
South side of Market, between 4th and 5th.
* 39.950250,-75.148000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Independence Mall tour
* Exhibits: Moved,
Labor
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Costantino Nivola page
Fire
Robinson Fredenthal,
1973
* abstract
fire
* Plaza.
Behind 1234 Market.
North side of Ludlow, East of 13th.
* 39.951385,-75.160700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* See also:
+robinfredenthal.com
Lightning Bolts
Harold Kimmelman,
1973 (installed)
* lightning bolts
* Courtyard.
Northeast side of Baynton, Southeast of Rittenhouse.
* 40.040100,-75.173035 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+hksculpt.com
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] [nearby]
* On the Old City tour
* See also:
+cantonartcollection.com's Henry Mitchell bio
+historicphiladelphia.org's Besty Ross House page
Dilworth Plaza Fountain
1974 (completion of original plaza)
* waterfall fountain
* Was on the East side of 15th, just North of Market. Removed with the reconstruction and flattening of Dilworth Plaza in 2014
* Plaza.
City Hall.
* 39.952700,-75.164710 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page
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] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Jacque Lipchitz page
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] [nearby]
* On the Old City tour
Burst of Joy
Harold Kimmelman,
1977
* big
exploding geometric form
* Was on the West side of 9th Street, just North of Market. Removed 2015 with the conversion of The Gallery to Fashion District Philadelphia. It has been reported that the piece has been or will be donated to Central High School.
* Former Gallery Plaza/Courtyard.
* 39.951650,-75.155250 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+Artist's page for this piece
+hksculpt.com
Marino Monument
Harold Kimmelman,
1977
* Sculpture in memory of Vincent A. Marino, Esq.
* standing person,
abstract
architectural elements
* Visible through the fence on both sides
* inscription:
Deputy Regional Administrator HUD Region 3
THE IDEAL CIVIL SERVANT
His dedication and talent helped build
CASA ENRICO FERMI CORP.
* Courtyard.
West side of the Casa Farnese Apartments.
Southeast of Juniper and Lombard.
* 39.944320,-75.164010 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
+hksculpt.com
+findagrave.com's Vincent A. Marino page
Quadrature #1
Robert Engman,
1977
* big
abstract forms
* The last picture was taken before the outdoor cafe seating was added around the base.
* Courtyard.
Between Spruce and Hamilton Walk, East of 36th.
* 39.950150,-75.194900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Robert Engman page
Untitled
Charles Fahlen,
1977 (installed)
* stacked squares
* Plaza.
Northeast corner, Rittenhouse and Morton.
* 40.042625,-75.171300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour
* See also:
+charlesfahlen.com
Voyage of Ulysses
David von Schlegell,
1977
* Recalling the voyage of Ulysses
* abstract
fountain
* On April 24, 2013 the sculptural element was gone and the fountain was base torn up. On March 8, 2014, the sculptural element was back and the fountain base had been replaced.
* Plaza.
West side of 6th between Market and Arch, between the James A. Byrne Federal Courthouse the the William J. Green, Jr. Federal Building..
* 39.951875,-75.150500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Independence Mall tour
* See also:
+nytimes.com's David von Schlegell obituary
+wikipedia.org's Odysseus/Ulysses page
Origins I
Robert Sanabria,
1980
* abstract
tree
* Accessible from the parking lot that runs between Ashmead and Armstrong
* Courtyard.
Southeast side of East Ashmead, between Wakefield and Rubicam.
* 40.034095,-75.163470 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+patch.com's 2011 Robert Sanabria article
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] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* See also:
+hksculpt.com
Welcome Park
Venturi, Scott Brown (and Rauch),
1982
* Tribute to William Penn
* big
map,
standing person
wearing a hat,
house
* Welcome Park is laid out on a giant map of the original street plan, with miniature representations of two objects related to William Penn - the City Hall statue and his original slate-roof house. The Park itself sits on the site of the house. Two walls around the park contain a biography of Penn, and his farewell address to the city is on the back of the base of the model of the statue. At the time Welcome Park was built, the firm was named Venturi, Rauch and Scott Brown.
* The original City Hall statue: William Penn
* inscription:
house:
This model design was created
from available knowledge of the
SLATE ROOF HOUSE
ground:
Of all the many places I have seen
in the world, I remember not one
better seated: so that it seems to me
to have been appointed for a town.
The names of the streets are mostly
from the things that grow in
the country, as Vine Street, Mulberry
Street, Chestnut Street, and the like.
* Plaza.
East side of Second Street between Chestnut and Walnut.
* 39.947300,-75.143975 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn's Landing tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+ushistory.org page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's William Penn page
Fountain
Christopher T. Ray,
1983
* abstract form
* Non-functioning. Visible through the fence.
* Plaza.
South side of Ascension Manor.
North side of Poplar between 7th and Franklin.
* 39.967850,-75.149200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Northern Liberties tour
* See also:
+chrisray.com
+liveatmanor.com
One Logan Square Fountain
1983
* fountain
* Courtyard.
Northwest corner of 18th and Cherry.
* 39.956700,-75.170150 [map] [nearby]
* On the JFK North tour
Balancing Act
Elsa Tarantal,
1984
* small
standing child
* Was on the Southeast corner, 40th and Market. The houses were torn down in 2024, but as of 7/20/2024 the plaza and empty base were still standing. Also listed elsewhere as "Balance", and "Balancing". There is weathering and censorship with stickers in the 2015 pictures not evident in the original (last) picture.
* Plaza.
* 39.956750,-75.201650 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
Three Figures
Joseph C. Bailey,
1984
* small
standing
people,
nurse's hat
* Courtyard.
Tucker House.
Northwest corner, 10th and Wallace.
* 39.964250,-75.154150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Northern Liberties tour
* Exhibits: Black Lives
* See also:
+askart.com's Joseph C. Bailey page
+tuckerhousehealth.com
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] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of Technology tour
* See also:
+hksculpt.com
+drexel.edu
Columbia Subway Plaza
Richard Fleischner,
1986
* abstract
architectural elements
* first picture retouched to remove some of the black paint
* Plaza.
Northeast Corner, Broad and Cecil B. Moore.
* 39.978900,-75.157000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Temple Campus tour
* Exhibits: Mass Transit
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Richard Fleischner page
Total Environment
Barbara Neijna,
1986
* big
abstract
arches,
spires
* Plaza.
East side of 6th, South of Walnut.
* 39.946125,-75.151000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Washington Square tour
* See also:
+askart.com's Barbara Neijna page
Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Perry M. Morgan,
1987
* ideas, ideals and logos,
map,
people
standing,
crouching,
helmets,
weapons,
airplanes and helicopters,
plants,
buildings
* since 2016 includes Corporal Michael J. Crescenz MOH
* inscription:
The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial is designed
to honor those who served in all branches of the United States Armed
Forces during the Vietnam War. The memorial pays tribute to the 80,000
Philadelphia Vietnam Era Veterans who served our country in our nation's
longest war.
By honoring these veterans the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
separates the warrior from the war, focuses on the valor and sacrifice
of those patriots, and gives each of them a place in history.
It is our duty to remember the gallant Americans whose names grace this
wall. They sacrificed their lives in the service of our country during
the Vietnam War 1964-1975.
For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will
never know.
* Plaza.
Southeast Corner, Front and Spruce.
* 39.943910,-75.142825 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn's Landing tour
* Exhibits: War,
Black Lives
Six Triangles
Ephraim Peleg,
1987
* triangles,
out of sequence rainbow
* Plaza.
On the West side of Claire M. Fagin Hall.
418 Curie Blvd..
* 39.949025,-75.196700 [map] [nearby]
* On the University City South Medical Complex tour
* See also:
+facilities.upenn.edu Claire M. Fagin Hall page
All Saints Sculpture Garden
Syd Carpenter,
1988
* In memory of Mary Gorman
and
Andrew Nippes
* multiple people,
hands and faces
* inscription:
In memory of Mary Gorman (1896-1986) and Andrew Nippes (1918-1987). Two of the Lord's children in transition toward becoming saints.
And there are some who have left no memorial, who have perished as though they had not lived.
But these were persons of mercy whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten
-Sirach 44: 9a, 10
* Courtyard.
St. Mary's Hamilton Village.
South side of Locust Walk between 39th and 40th. The courtyard can be reached by the walkway on the East side of the church.
* 39.952450,-75.201750 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+swathmore.edu profile for Syd Carpenter
+stmarysatpenn.org
How to Retain Site Memory While Developing the Landscape
Winifred Lutz,
1990
* big
abstract
idea,
column from the Preston Retreat
* inscription:
The Preston Retreat was here once but now it is a circle for arrivals and departures.
* Courtyard Traffic Circle.
CityView Condominiums.
West side of 20th between Hamilton and Spring Garden.
* 39.962800,-75.171900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Franklin Town tour
* See also:
+freelibrary.org's Preston Retreat page
+winifredlutz.com
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] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: Favorites,
Moved
* See also:
+midoceanstudio.com
+willseye.org
Bell Atlantic Tower Fountain
1991
* fountain,
architectural elements
* Plaza.
Behind Three Logan Square.
Southeast corner of 18th and Cherry. One block South of the Parkway.
* 39.956000,-75.16900 [map] [nearby]
* On the JFK North tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified
Sun Arc
Gary Weisman,
1991
* abstract figures,
list of months
* visible through the fence
* Plaza.
South side of East Passyunk Community Center.
Northeast corner, 11th and Mifflin.
* 39.926175,-75.163700 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* See also:
+garyweisman.net
+eastpassyunkcommunitycenter.org
Commerce Square Fountain
1992
* fountain
* Plaza.
Commerce Square.
South side of Market between 20th and 21st.
* 39.954200,-75.174100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified
The Roundabout
Alice Adams,
1992
* stairs,
fountain
* Plaza.
Northeast corner, 10th and Locust.
* 39.947650,-75.157350 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alice Adams page
Lily Composition #3
Anne Froehling,
1993
* fountain,
plants
* Plaza.
Woodland Walk between 37th and Spruce and 36th and Locust Walk.
* 39.951440,-75.196300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Isaiah Zagar,
1994 - 2013
* big
abstract
partial people,
plates, dishes, cups, bottles,
bicycle parts,
words
* Large portions are visible from the sidewalk. See the website for admission information.
* Courtyard/garden.
South side of South between 10th and 11th.
* 39.942825,-75.159400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
* Exhibits: Mosaic
* See also:
+phillymagicgardens.org
The Freedom Ring
Houston Conwill,
Joseph De Pace,
Estella Conwill Majozo,
1994
* map,
quotes about freedom
* Features a map which shows some of Philadelphia's historic houses of worship, hospitals, and government sites, plus expressions of freedom in 36 languages, and a spiral of phrases including "We shall overcome", and "Go down Moses"
* Plaza.
Community College.
Between 17th and 18th, South of Spring Garden. Can be reached from the walkway on the West side of 18th.
* 39.961850,-75.167375 [map] [nearby]
* On the Franklin Town tour
* Exhibits: Religious,
Black Lives
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Houston Conwill page
+ccp.edu
Freedom Corner
James Dupree,
1995
* abstract
standing person,
stele
* Plaza.
Freedom Square.
Northeast corner, Germantown and Wister.
* 40.030150,-75.16495 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's James Dupree page
World Park
Ned Smyth,
1995
* abstract
architectural elements,
globe
* This piece is listed elsewhere as "World Park: Orders and Perspectives". The shorter title is from the artist's web site.
* Plaza.
Southwest corner, 12th and Filbert.
* 39.952800,-75.159875 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* See also:
+nedsmyth.com
Grow Old Along With Me. The Best is Yet to Be
Charles Parks,
1996 (original installed in Newark)
* group of people
standing,
fountain
* The much smaller original was commissioned for the Newark Senior Center.
* Plaza.
North side of Market, between 39th and 40th.
* 39.957325,-75.200700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of Technology tour
* Exhibits: Black Lives
* See also:
+bluetoad.com article describing the original
+moroccoworldnews.com picture of the original
+ wikipedia.org's Charles Parks page
Your Move
Daniel Martinez,
Renee Petropoulos,
Roger White,
1996
* big
chess pieces, Monopoly pieces, dominoes, etc.
* Was on the West side of Broad between Arch and JFK. Severely deteriorated. Removed by the City in late May 2023 for eventual destruction.
* Scattered around the plaza.
Municipal Services Building.
* 39.953950,-75.164150 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Favorites,
Missing
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Daniel Joseph Martinez page
+wikipedia.org's Renee Petropoulos page
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] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* Exhibits: Athletic,
Black Lives
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Roberto Clemente page
+clemente.philasd.org
Top of the Hill Plaza Fountain
Jonathan Alderson,
2002
* rocks,
fountain
* Plaza.
North corner, Germantown and Rex.
* 40.077500,-75.209000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour
* See also:
+jonathanalderson.com
Wilt Chamberlain
Omri Amrany,
2004
* Statue of Wilt Chamberlain
* person kneeling,
person jumping,
basketballs and basket
* inscription:
The worth of a man is measured by the size of his heart
Wilton Norman Chamberlain
August 21, 1936 - October 12, 1999
* Plaza.
Southeast corner of the Wells Fargo Center.
West side of 11th, South of Pattison.
* 39.900425,-75.171200 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic,
Black Lives
* See also:
+artist's picture of this piece
+rotblattamrany.com
+wikipedia.org's Wilt Chamberlain page
+wikipedia.org's Wells Fargo Center page
Lifelines
Barbara Grygutis,
2006
* big
abstract
plant forms
* lights up at night
* Underground courtyard.
Southeast corner, 16th and JFK.
* 39.953500,-75.166450 [map] [nearby]
* On the JFK North tour
* See also:
+barbaragrygutis.com
Main Quad Fountain
Hargreaves Jones,
2006
* abstract
fountain,
University seal
* This fountain only existed for about 7 years before it was removed to accommodate the entrance to a new building. The Drexel University seal was inscribed into the base of the fountain in very shallow relief. Each of the water jets was individually programmable and individually lit at night. On the day the pictures were taken the triangle was divided into four smaller triangles which spouted in succession.
* inscription:
Drexel University, 1891, Science, Industry, Art
* Quad.
Drexel University.
* 39.954775,-75.188375 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+hargreaves.com
+drexel.edu
Smashing Barriers
Steve Tobin,
2006 (approximate)
* Unlabeled tribute to Arthur Ashe
* big
abstract
partial tennis ball and racquet
* This complex was originally named the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center.
* Courtyard.
Legacy Youth Tennis.
South of Ridge at Schoolhouse.
* 40.012660,-75.202720 [map] [nearby]
* On the Manayunk tour
* Exhibits: Athletic,
Black Lives
* See also:
+stevetobin.com
+wikipedia.org's Arthur Ashe page
+legacyyte.org
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] [nearby]
* On the University City South Medical Complex tour
* See also:
+artist's pictures of this piece
+bergbronze.com
+chop.edu
Comcast Center Fountain
Laurie Olin,
2008
* fountain
* Plaza.
Comcast Center.
Northwest corner, 17th and JFK.
* 39.954325,-75.168600 [map] [nearby]
* On the JFK North tour
* See also:
+theolinstudio.com
+wikipedia.org's Comcast Center page
Grumman Greenhouse
Jordan Griska,
2011
* big
real airplane,
recycled containers,
real plants
* Originally intended as a temporary installation, it remained for 11 years until it was removed in August, 2022.
* inscription:
Grumman S2F Tracker, Polycarbonate, Soil,
Recycled Containers, Plants
Plants courtesy of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
* Was on Lenfest Plaza.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
* 39.955400,-75.163725 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing,
Peace and Love
* See also:
+jordangriska.com
+pafa.org
Paint Torch
Claes Oldenburg,
2011
* big
paintbrush,
torch
* lights up at night
* Plaza.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
West side of Broad, North of Arch.
* 39.955350,-75.163200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Claes Oldenburg page
+pafa.org
Sister Cities Fountain
Bryan Hanes,
2012
* fountain
* Plaza.
South end of Sister Cities Park, East side of Logan Square.
North side of the Parkway, West side of 18th.
* 39.957610,-75.169325 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+studiobryanhanes.com
+wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page
Amtrak Logo
2013
* logo
* inscription:
30th Street Station 1933
* Plaza.
West side of 30th Street Station.
East side of 30th at JFK.
* 39.955860,-75.182950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of Technology tour
* Exhibits: New,
Mass Transit
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's 30th Street Station page
River of Life
Masayuki Nagase,
2014
* big and small
water,
rocks,
furniture,
birds,
fish,
insects,
plants,
turtle
* inscription:
plaque: Hand carved granite benches, sculptural boulders, and engraved tile pavers and medallions
depicting images of local flora, fauna, and water patterns. An original artwork commissioned by
The City of Philadelphia Percent for Art Program and The Philadelphia Water Department
rock: Venice Island is the legacy of 19th century urbanization.
In 1819 a three mile sliver of schist was sliced away from Manayunk by a narrow canal that supplied
the textile mills on the Island. Today, this site location led the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)
to install a subsurface Combined Sewer Overflow Tank. This tank holds nearly 1 million
gallons of a mixture of sewage and storm water during rain events,
preventing untreated wastewater from flowing into the Schuylkill River.
To enable the use of the island for this essential river protection
project, PWD committed to a full scale reconstruction of the Venice Island's
recreation facilities. PWD worked with its sister city agencies and the
neighborhood in the master planning process. This site uses the best in
sustainable storm water management, ecological design and
restoration to provide a much needed public place in the
heart of Manayunk that addresses multiple needs - recreation,
environmental protection, commerce and open space.
The revitalized space reflects the Island's industrial heritage,
local building techniques and the vibrant natural history
along the Schuylkill River, all the while meeting the
rigorous challenges of creating a safe city park in the
floodway. This park resides at the intersection of nature and city, striving to bring both closer.
* Multi-level plaza.
Venice Island.
Across the canal off Main and Cotton.
* 40.023810,-75.222675 [map] [nearby]
* On the Manayunk tour
* See also:
+mnagase.com
+veniceisland.org
Innovation Plaza
Exit Design,
2015
* References to Kathleen McNulty Mauchly Antonelli,
John Backus,
Jean Jennings Bartik,
Britton Chance,
Rebecca Cole,
Eleuthere Irenee du Pont,
J. Presper Eckert, Jr.,
R. Buckminster Fuller,
Frances Snyder Holberton,
Osagie Imasogie,
Alan Kay,
Stephanie L. Kwolek,
John W. Mauchly,
Marlyn Wescoff Meltzer,
Frank Piasecki,
Judith Rodin,
Eleanor Roosevelt,
Hubert J. P. Schoemaker,
Krishna Singh,
Michael Solomonov,
Frances Bilas Spence,
Ruth Lichterman Teitelbaum,
Andy Warhol,
Judy Wicks
and
Blanka Zizka
* abstract geometric forms,
some internally lit
* inscription:
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." - Alan Kay
"You must do the thing you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." - Andy Warhol
* Plaza.
37th from Market to Chestnut.
* 39.955645,-75.196295 [map] [nearby]
* On the Chestnut 29th to 40th tour
* See also:
+exploreexit.com's entry for this piece
+exploreexit.com
+wikipedia.org's Kathleen Antonelli page
+wikipedia.org's John Backus page
+wikipedia.org's Jean Bartik page
+wikipedia.org's Britton Chance page
+wikipedia.org's Rebecca Cole page
+wikipedia.org's Eleuthere Irenee du Pont page
+wikipedia.org's J. Presper Eckert page
+wikipedia.org's Buckminster Fuller page
+wikipedia.org's Betty Holberton page
+law.penn.edu's Osagie Imasogie page
+wikipedia.org's Alan Key page
+wikipedia.org's Stephanie Kwolek page
+wikipedia.org's John Mauchly page
+wikipedia.org's Marlyn Meltzer page
+wikipedia.org's Frank Piasecki page
+wikipedia.org'a Judith Ronin page
+wikipedia.org's Eleanor Roosevelt page
+wikipedia.org's Hubert Schoemaker page
+holtecinternational.com's Kris Singh page
+wikipedia.org's
Michael Solomonov page
+wikipedia.org's Frances Spence page
+wikipedia.org's Ruth Teitelbaum page
+wikipedia.org's Andy Warhol page
+judywicks.com
+wikipedia.org's Blanka Zizka page
O'Connor Plaza Fountain
Sikora Wells Appel,
2017
* In honor of Marie O'Connor
and
Patrick O'Connor
* abstract geometric
waterfall fountain
* Also the background waterfall for Russell Conwell
* O'Connor Plaza.
Upper Northwest corner of Founder's Garden.
Liacouras and Polett Walks.
* 39.981390,-75.155690 [map] [nearby]
* On the Temple Campus tour
* See also:
+sikora-wa.com
+cozen.com's Patrick O'Connor page
+sikora-wa.com page for their Founder's Garden reimagining
Temple Owl
Corolfi Studios,
2017
* In honor of Marie O'Connor
and
Patrick O'Connor
* big
owl,
Temple T
* Replaced Red Owl
* inscription:
Temple University proudly dedicates this plaza in the heart of the campus in honor of
Patrick and Marie O'Connor. Their inspired generosity and distinguished leadership create life-changing
opportunities for our students and others. Patrick J. O'Connor joined the Temple University Board of Trustees
in 1971 as the youngest trustee in the university's history and served until 1984. He returned to the board
in 2001 and was elected chairman in 2009. In 2013 he received an honorary degree from Temple University.
* O'Connor Plaza.
Upper Northwest corner of Founder's Garden.
Liacouras and Polett Walks.
* 39.981455,-75.155755 [map] [nearby]
* On the Temple Campus tour
* See also:
+cozen.com's Patrick O'Connor page
+sikora-wa.com page for their Founder's Garden reimagining
Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza
WRT,
2018
* Quote from George Washington
* ideas,
video flame
* A video eternal flame and text comparing the ideals of the United States and Nazi Germany.
* Built around the Monument to the Six Million Jewish Martyrs
* inscription:
(partial):
"It is now no more that toleration is spoken of as if it were the
indulgence of one class of people that another enjoyed the
exercise of their inherent natural rights, for, happily,
the Government of the United States, which gives to bigorty
no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only
that they who live under its protection should demean
themselves as good citizens in giving it on all
occasions their effectual support."
-George Washington Letter of New Port Hebrew Congregation
August 18, 1790
* Plaza.
Between the Parkway and Arch, West of 16th.
* 39.954925,-75.167200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+wwikipedia.org's page for the plaza
+wrtdesign.com's page for this piece
+wrtdesign.com
+wikipedia.org's George Washington page
Love Park Fountain
Hargreaves Jones,
KieranTimberlake,
2018
* Replaced the Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial Fountain
* Plaza.
Specifically John F. Kennedy Plaza (LOVE Park).
Southeast of the Southeast corner, 16th and Arch.
* 39.954260,-75.165660 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+hargreaves.com
+kierantimberlake.com
+wikipedia.org's Love Park page
Mary
2021 (installed)
* statue of Mary
* small
standing person
* Plaza.
East of St. Agatha - St. James Church.
South side of Chestnut, East of 38th.
* 39.954850,-75.197815 [map] [nearby]
* On the Chestnut 29th to 40th tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+saintsaj.org
Penn Presbyterian Park
2022
* trees,
stones,
seating
* I cannot find any official listing for this work with either a title or artist.
* Plaza.
East side of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
West side of 38th, North of Medical Drive.
* 39.958250,-75.197900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Powelton tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+pennmedicine.org's Penn Presbyterian Medical Center page