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Artist: Harold Kimmelman
Magnolia Blossom
Harold Kimmelman,
1969
* big
plant
* Courtyard.
West side of Belfield between Haines and High.
* 40.045020,-75.170875 [map] [nearby]
Bird
Harold Kimmelman,
1970
* bird
* Just inside Roosevelt Playground.
South corner, Hellerman and Walker.
* 40.026400,-75.053750 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lower Northeast tour
Butterfly
Harold Kimmelman,
1970
* big
abstract
butterfly
* South side of Delancey West of 2nd.
* 39.943625,-75.145700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Society Hill tour
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
Kangaroos
Harold Kimmelman,
1970
* kangaroos
* Lawrence Court, running from Spruce to Cypress between 4th and 5th.
* 39.944625,-75.149300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Society Hill tour
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
Three Boys at Play
Harold Kimmelman,
1970
* small
people
standing
* Wall.
South side of the building Starr Garden.
West side of 6th between Lombard and South.
* 39.942750,-75.152525 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
Hose Team In Action
Harold Kimmelman,
1971
* two people,
one standing,
one kneeling,
helmets,
firehose
* On the wall.
Engine Company 28.
Southwest side of Ontario between Belgrade and Miller.
* 39.988900,-75.099975 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+firemanshallmuseum.org's Engine 28 page
Fire Engine
Harold Kimmelman,
1972
* small
horses,
fire-fighting equipment,
sitting person,
standing person
* Front wall.
Fire Station, North side of Frankford between Decatur and Harel.
* 40.040575,-75.030900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lower Northeast tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
Giraffe
Harold Kimmelman,
1973
* big
giraffe
* North side of Dunks Ferry Rd., West of Lester.
* 40.102750,-74.969450 [map] [nearby]
Golden Slippers
Harold Kimmelman,
1973
* symbol of mummery
* North of Philip and Manton just South of Federal.
* 39.932750,-75.148000 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
Lightning Bolts
Harold Kimmelman,
1973 (installed)
* lightning bolts
* Courtyard.
Northeast side of Baynton, Southeast of Rittenhouse.
* 40.040100,-75.173035 [map] [nearby]
Peace Memorial
Harold Kimmelman,
1974
* flag,
eagle,
logos of the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines
* inscription:
Dedicated to the men and women of this community who served their country with valor and courage.
* Just off the intersection of Aramingo, Margaret, and Milnor under the I-95 ramp over Milnor.
* 40.005450,-75.076250 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lower Northeast tour
* Exhibits: War
Fire Hat
Harold Kimmelman,
1975
* Helmet
* Wall.
Northwest corner, 56th and Chestnut.
* 39.959575,-75.233050 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
Colonial Scene
Harold Kimmelman,
1976
* small
fire-fighting equipment,
standing
people,
headgear
* Wall.
North side of Grays Ferry between Stanley and 31st.
* 39.939325,-75.194375 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
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] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
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
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
+findagrave.com's Vincent A. Marino page
Thirteen into One
Harold Kimmelman,
1977
* abstract
idea representation
* Fenced garden, East of 4th, North of Market. Visible through the fence at the East end next to the walkway.
* 39.950825,-75.146300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Old City tour
Horse Team and Pumper Making A Run
Harold Kimmelman,
1978
* small
seated person,
partial person,
hat and helmet,
fire-fighting equipment,
horses
* Wall.
West side of 2nd, North of York.
* 39.987575,-75.135825 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
The Young Gymnast
Harold Kimmelman,
1979
* small
person standing on hands
* Title provided by the artist
* On the sidewalk outside Godfrey Park.
Southeast side of Summerdale, Southwest of Godfrey.
* 40.030350,-75.093325 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lower Northeast tour
* Exhibits: Athletic
Driftwood
Harold Kimmelman,
1981
* driftwood
* Back of the parking lot Northeast of Delancey (Three Bears) Park.
North side of Cypress between 3rd and 4th.
* 39.944550,-75.147375 [map] [nearby]
* On the Society Hill tour
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
+threebearspark.org
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
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:
+drexel.edu
