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Architecture: Sidewalks, Crosswalks, and Walkways

Independence Hall History
* small outlines of buildings, text (historical marker)
* outlines and histories of Independence Hall, Old City Hall, and Congress Hall. There are two of these: one nearer 5th and one nearer 6th. This is the one closer to 5th.
* Carved into the sidewalk. Across the street from Independence Hall. North side of Chestnut between 5th and 6th.
* 39.949160,-75.149765 [map] [nearby]
* On the Independence Mall tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Independence Hall page

stikman (25th and Pennsylvania NW)
stikman
* small abstract lines, standing person
* West of the crosswalk. West side of 25th, in the Northwestbound lanes of Pennsylvania..
* 39.966850,-75.178900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page

Convention Center Logo
1993
* abstract logo
* Based on the original logo of the Convention Center, which was supposed to evoke the train shed.
* Sidewalk. In front of the Reading Terminal Headhouse. Convention Center. North side of Market, East of 12th.
* 39.951965,-75.159311 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* See also:
+paconvention.com

Robert Porter Memorial Plaque
2007
* In memory of Robert Porter
* police badge with number
* inscription:
In Memory of
Police Officer Robert "Petey" Porter
Died in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Philadelphia on
January 19, 1996
* Sidewalk. African Methodist Episcopal Church, First District Plaza. North side of Market, West of 38th.
* 39.956877,-75.198700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of Technology tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters, New, Black Lives
* See also:
+odmp.org's Robert Porter page

Berg Laboratories Explosion Memorial
2008
* Memorial to Joseph Bandos, James Doyle, Charles Holtzman, Bernard Junod, Thomas Kline, Walter E. Lyszkowski, John Magrann, John News, James F. Tygh, Joseph Vivian and Thomas Wilson
* names and logos
* inscription: (combined from 11 individual plaques)
In memory of
Deputy Chief Thomas Kline, October 28, 1954
Battalion Chief John Magrann, October 28, 1954
Batallion Chief John News, October 28, 1954
Lieutenant Charles Holtzman, October 29, 1954
Fireman Joseph Bandos, October 28, 1954
Fireman James Doyle, October 29, 1954
Fireman Bernard Junod, November 3, 1954
Fireman Walter E. Lyszkowski, August 8, 1958
Fireman James F. Tygh, October 28, 1954
Fireman Joseph Vivian, October 29, 1954
Fireman Thomas Wilson, October 29, 1954
Died in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Philadelphia
* Sidewalk. Northeast corner City Hall. Southwest corner, Juniper and JFK.
* 39.952930,-75.162720 [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

St. John's Fire Memorial
2011
* In memory of William Chance, Hugh Duffy, James Shea and George Steinle
* Philadelphia Fire Department insignia
* inscription:
Hoseman George Steinle
Died in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Philadelphia on February 17, 1899
Hoseman William Chance
Died in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Philadelphia on February 17, 1899
Hoseman Hugh Duffy
Died in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Philadelphia on February 17, 1899
Hoseman James Shea
Died in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Philadelphia on March 2, 1899
* Sidewalk. In front of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market.
* 39.951375,-75.161500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+stjohnsphilly.org

Chinatown Zodiac Medallions
Andrews Lefevre Studios, 2012
* symbols, rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep (ram), monkey, rooster, dog, pig
* Sidewalks. North side of Vine, East of 9th. The small medallions are arranged along Vine between 9th and 10th and along 10th North and South of Vine.
* 39.957170,-75.153823 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* See also:
+artist's article about this piece
+andrewslefevre.wordpress.com

Water Under the Bridge
Beth Clevenstine, Paul Santoleri, 2015
* big water, fish, plants, turtles, butterfly
* The deer was just hanging out next to the walkway as I was taking pictures.
* Walkway stairs and walls. Fountain Street Steps. Between the South side of Umbria at Fountain Street and the Manayunk Canal.
* 40.032100,-75.233100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Manayunk tour
* Exhibits: New, Mosaic
* See also:
+muralarts.org page for this piece
+bethclevenstine.com
+paulsantoleri.com

Sidewalk Symbols
2023 (probable)
* abstract sun, compass symbols
* In a Street View image from April 2023, not in the previous image from November 2020.
* Sidewalk. South side of Chestnut, West of 40th.
* 39.955610,-75.202575 [map] [nearby]
* On the Chestnut 29th to 40th tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified