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Content: People Standing

Andrey Sheptytsky
* Statue of Andrey Sheptytsky
* standing person, crown, staff, crosses
* Behind a fence, but visible from the sidewalk.
* inscription: 1865-1944
* On the grounds just South of the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. West side of Franklin between Brown and Poplar (Franklin is one block East of 8th).
* 39.965875,-75.150300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Northern Liberties tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Andrey Sheptytsky page
+facebook.com page for the Cathedral

Apollo
* Statue of Apollo
* small standing person, headgear, plant
* Visible through the gate on the South side of the Hill Physick Keith House. North side of Delancey, East of 4th.
* 39.944100,-75.148300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Society Hill tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Apollo page
+ushistory.org entry for the Hill Physick Keith House

Bishop Neumann and Southeast Catholic War Memorials
* Statue of Mary
* standing person, flowers, Army, Navy, and Marine insignia, eagle
* The stone lists students with graduation dates from 1955 to 1968
* inscription:
plaque top:
In memory of those who gave their lives
plaque bottom:
1941 World War II 1945
stone top:
In memory of those men who made the supreme sacrifice
Southeast Catholic, Bishop Neumann
stone bottom:
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race.
I have kept the faith.
Timothy 4:7-8
* East side of Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School. West side of 10th at Moore.
* 39.927150,-75.162200 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* Exhibits: Religious, War
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+neumanngorettihs.org

Cherubs
* mostly vertical cherubs
* Wall. North side of South, East of 5th.
* 39.941850,-75.150400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified

Demeter and Poseidon
* bas reliefs of Demeter and Poseidon
* big standing people, horses, baskets, fish, food, plants, weapon (trident), crown
* Wall. North side of Spring Garden, West of 18th.
* 39.963540,-75.168850 [map] [nearby]
* On the Franklin Town tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Demeter page
+wikipedia.org's Poseidon page

Fence
Greg Leavitt
* standing people, sitting person, partial person, sports and playground equipment, water
* Fence. Cohocksink Recreation Center. Southeast side of Cedar St. at East Cambria.
* 39.984300,-75.112775 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* See also:
+gregleavitt.com

Jesus
* Statue of Jesus
* standing person, sacred heart symbol
* On the front lawn of the Convent of Divine Love. South side of Green, West of 22nd.
* 39.965350,-75.174500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+adorationsisters.org

John Nepomucene Neumann (Shrine)
* Statue of John Nepomucene Neumann
* small standing people, symbols
* inscription:
Front of the statue:
Blessed John Neumann C. SS. R.
Fourth Bishop of Philadephia
Side of the statue:
In memory of Joanne Swiggard [or Swiccard]
Plaque on the base:
"Give Me Holiness"
John N. Neumann
Born March 28, 1811
Ordained Priest June 25, 1836
Became a Redemptorist January 16, 1842
Consecrated Bishop, March 25, 1852
Died January 5, 1860
Declared Heroic in Virtue December 11, 1921
Declared Blessed October 13, 1963
Canonized June 19, 1977
* Outside the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann. South side of Girard, East of 5th.
* 39.97000,-75.144700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Northern Liberties tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's John Nepomucene Neumann page
+stjohnneumann.org

Mary
* statue of Mary
* small standing person
* inscription:
Erected to the memory of our 1943A Classmates who gave their lives in World War II
Raymond E. Adams, Donald A. Bath, John J. Corcoran, Robert M. Cox, John A. Dreger, Richard Farrell, James J. French, Laurence H. Gellbach, Walter F. Higgins, John J. Loughery, Francis J. Mac Murtrie, Robert De L. McKee
Donated by friends and relatives
* Between the stairs. Barbelin Hall, Saint Joseph's University. City Line, West of 54th.
* 39.995350,-75.237950 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Religious, War
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+sju.edu

Mary
* statue of Mary
* small standing person, head covering, crucifix, rose
* Visible through a gate at the other end of an alley
* Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church. North side of Spruce, West of 6th.
* 39.945650,-75.152025 [map] [nearby]
* On the Washington Square tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page

Mary
* statue of Mary
* small standing person, head covered, rosary
* North side of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market.
* 39.951300,-75.161275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+stjohnsphilly.org

Mary
* statue of Mary
* standing person, kneeling person, head covering, rosary
* Was in the parking lot on the Southwest corner of 17th and Vine. As of 5/19/2021 the brick pedestals and spotlight are still in place, but the pieces are sitting near the wall further West on Vine behind parked cars (see last picture).
* 39.958125,-75.167450 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing, Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+archphila.org

Mary
* statue of Mary
* small standing person, headgear, snake
* Was on the South side of Montrose, West of 7th. Probably missing since some time in 2019.
* 39.937500,-75.155430 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing, Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page

Mary
* Statue of Mary
* small standing person, head covered, Christian symbols, plants
* visible from the sidewalk
* Kate's Place. North side of Sansom, East of 20th.
* 39.951380,-75.173380 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+projecthome.org's Kates Place page

Mary
* statue of Mary
* small standing person, head covered, rocks
* Visible through the gate
* Cemetery, Old St. Mary's. East side of 5th, South of Locust.
* 39.945800,-75.149665 [map] [nearby]
* On the Society Hill tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+oldstmary.com
+wikipedia.org's St. Mary's page

Mary
* statue of Mary
* small standing person, head covered, rock
* In front of the parish house, Our Lady of Hope Catholic Parish. West side of Broad, North of Duncannon.
* 40.032445,-75.146460 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+olhcatholic.org

Old St. Mary's Bench
* small standing people, sitting and kneeling people, sports equipment, tools, water, plants, horse, horn, fish, umbrella, hats
* Medallions are set into the curved brick back of the bench.
* Just South of Old St. Mary's. West side of 4th, South of Locust.
* 39.945375,-75.148475 [map] [nearby]
* On the Society Hill tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, Unidentified, Black Lives
* See also:
+oldstmary.com
+wikipedia.org's St. Mary's page

Our Lady of Fatima Pray for Us
* Statue of Mary
* standing person, headgear, rosary and cross, kneeling people, sheep
* East side of St. Andrew Lithuanian Catholic Church. West side of 19th, just North of Wallace.
* 39.966370,-75.168885 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Our Lady of Fatima page
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+archphila.org's St. Andrew Lituanian page

Our Lady of Grace
George M. Kelly
* Statue of Mary
* standing person, halo, head covering
* Accessible when the school is open. Clearly visible when the gate is closed.
* inscription: by George M. Kelly S.C. / Class of 1970
* South entrance. Roman Catholic High School. North side of Vine, East of Broad.
* 39.958110,-75.161770 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+romancatholichs.com

Saint Francis of Assisi
* statue of Saint Francis of Assisi
* small standing person, birds
* visible through the fence
* South side of Saint Clement's Church. North side of Apple Tree, West of 20th.
* 39.956250,-75.173125 [map] [nearby]
* On the JFK North tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Francis of Assisi page
+s-clements.org

Saint Francis of Assisi
* Statue of Saint Francis of Assisi
* small standing person, bird
* In front of Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church. Northeast corner, 10th and Vine.
* 39.957310,-75.155325 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Francis of Assisi page
+holyredeemerccc.org

Saint Hedwig
* Statue of Saint Hedwig
* small standing person wearing a crown, carrying a house
* Was on the Northeast corner of 24th and Brown, outside the former St. Hedwig's Church, closed c. 2004. Reappeared at the Southeast corner of 24th and Green c. 2010. Removed from that location some time in late 2013 or early 2014. The first two pictures are from 24th and Green. The last picture is from 24th and Brown.
* 39.965710,-75.177200 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing, Religious, Moved, Unidentified
* See also:
+biography of Saint Hedwig

Saint Vincent de Paul
* statue of Saint Vincent de Paul
* standing person
* In the front yard of St. Vincent de Paul Church. North side of Price, East of Lena (one block East of Germantown Ave.).
* 40.038200,-75.174390 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Saint Vincent de Paul page
+saint-vincent-church.org

Stele of S'akya-muni
* small standing person
* Concrete reproduction. Formerly in the East courtyard of the Penn Museum. Moved to the inner courtyard where it is visible from inside, but not outside, the museum.
* Exhibits: Missing, Religious
* See also:
+penn.museum

stikman (20th and Parkway)
stikman
* small abstract standing person
* Crosswalk. South side of 20th and the Parkway.
* 39.958715,-75.172123 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman 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

stikman (25th and Pennsylvania SE)
stikman
* small abstract standing person
* Crosswalk. East side of 25th, in the Southeastbound lanes of Pennsylvania..
* 39.966475,-75.178900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page

stikman (Kelly Drive and Fairmount)
stikman
* small abstract standing person
* Crosswalk. South corner, Kelly Drive and Fairmount.
* 39.967210,-75.180510 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: New
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page

stikman (Pennsylvania and Fairmount)
stikman
* small abstract standing person
* These are usually stuck onto the asphalt. It may have been moved to the control box when the street was repaved.
* Traffic light control box, Northeast corner, Pennsylvania and Fairmount.
* 39.967340,-75.179260 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page

stikman (Race and Logan Circle)
stikman
* small abstract standing person, peace sign
* Crosswalk. Race and Logan Circle.
* 39.957465,-75.171365 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Peace and Love
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page

stikmen (22nd and Parkway)
stikman
* small abstract standing people, peace sign
* Crosswalk. North side of 22nd and the Parkway.
* 39.961665,-75.17500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Peace and Love
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page

stikmen (25th and Kelly Drive)
stikman
* small abstract standing people
* Crosswalk. West corner, 25th and Kelly Drive.
* 39.966450,-75.179535 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page

Taller Puertorriqueno Community Garden
* standing people, food, dragon, guitar, hats
* Inside the fence but clearly visible
* Next to the Administrative Building, Taller Puertorriqueno. East side of 5th, North of Lehigh.
* 39.992660,-75.140000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified, Black Lives
* See also:
+tallerpr.org

Bath
1500 - 1600 (approximate)
* small standing people, plants, musical instruments, goblet
* West end of the Azalea Garden. Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.968950,-75.184300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+tclf.org's Azalea Garden page

Mangbusucks
1695 (approximate)
* small standing people wearing hats
* In storage. Was at Penn's Landing at Dock Street.
* Exhibits: Missing

William Penn
John Cheere, 1774 (approximate, presented 1804)
* Statue of William Penn
* standing person wearing a hat, scroll
* Visible at a distance through the fence. Artist listing is documented as an attribution.
* inscription: John Penn A.D. 1804
* On the grounds of Pennsylvania Hospital. North side of Pine between 8th and 9th.
* 39.944650,-75.155825 [map] [nearby]
* On the Washington Square tour
* See also:
+uphs.upenn.edu page about this piece
+wikipedia.org's John Cheere page
+wikipedia.org's William Penn page
+pennmedicine.org's Pennsylvania Hospital page

Benjamin Franklin
Francesco Lazzarini, 1789 (original)
* Statue of Benjamin Franklin
* standing person, staff, books
* Replica of Benjamin Franklin
* Pediment. Library Hall. 105 S. 5th St, West side of 5th, South of Chestnut.
* 39.948425,-75.149190 [map] [nearby]
* On the Independence Mall tour
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+ushistory.org's The Electric Ben Franklin
+ushistory.org's history of the Library Company

Benjamin Franklin
Francesco Lazzarini, 1789
* Statue of Benjamin Franklin
* standing person, staff, books,
* Behind dark and very reflective glass.
* The replica in the original location at 5th and Chestnut: Benjamin Franklin
* inscription:
Philadelphia merchant William Bingham commissioned this marble statue to honor Franklin. It was carved in Carrara, Italy and installed in 1792 in a niche above the entrance to the Library Company's first building on Fifth Street South of Chestnut Street. As seen in William Birch's 1800 engraving, above.
Exposure to the elements at its original site and in later years has produced the evident deterioration.
The dedication stone below the statue reads:
This statue of Dr. Benjamin Franklin was presented by William Bingham, Esq. MDCCXCII
* Front window. Library Company of Philadelphia. South side of Locust between 13th and Juniper.
* 39.947975,-75.163065 [map] [nearby]
* On the Gayborhood tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+ushistory.org's The Electric Ben Franklin
+librarycompany.org

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Jean-Antoine Houdon, 1792 (original marble, copy installed 1957)
* Statue of George Washington
* standing person, cane
* Copied from the original marble by Houdon in the state capitol at Richmond by special permission of the General Assembly of Virginia. An eternal flame in front of the tomb, and the flags of the 13 original colonies fly along the walk leading up to it. The memorial was completed in 1957.
* inscription:
wall:
Freedom is a light for which many men have died in darkness.
In unmarked graves within this square lie thousands of unknown soldiers of Washington's army who died of wounds and sickness during the revolutionary war.
The independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts of common dangers, sufferings, and success.
- Washington's farewell address, Sept. 17, 1796.
statue:
In memory of John Mclheiny
tomb:
Under this stone rests a soldier of Washington's Army who died to give you liberty
plaque:
The eternal flame dedicated in 1976 by Continental Bank in memory of those who fought and gave their lives that we might celebrate our 200th anniversary as a free people.
* Tomb. West side of Washington Square. South of 7th and Walnut.
* 39.947100,-75.152750 [map] [nearby]
* On the Washington Square tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+ushistory.org page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Jean-Antoine Houdon page
+wikipedia.org's George Washington page
+wikipedia.org's Washington Square page
+nps.gov's Cultural Landscape Report for Washington Square (449 page pdf)

Water Nymph and Bittern
William Rush, 1809 (restored and reinstalled 2018)
* standing persoh, bird, fountain, actual rocks
* Incorporated into and replaced the Water Works Fountain
* In the garden of the Water Works. Schuylkill Banks near the Spring Garden Bridge.
* 39.965415,-75.183220 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's William Rush page
+fairmountwaterworks.org

Mercury
William Rush, 1828 (approximate, restored and installed 2018)
* Statue of Mercury
* small standing person, winged helmet
* Unfortunately there's no good way to see this piece from the front.
* Pavilion roof. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive between the Spring Garden Bridge and the back steps of the Museum.
* 39.966085,-75.182900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's William Rush page
+wikipedia.org's Mercury page

Tiffany Atlas Clock
Henry Frederick Metzler, 1853 (date of NYC original)
* statue of Atlas
* standing person, clock (sign)
* Was on the South side of Walnut between Broad and 15th. Tiffany moved three blocks West in late 2021 or early 2022 but does not appear to have reinstalled the Atlas Clock as of 1/18/2022.
* Above the entrance. Tiffany and Co..
* 39.949385,-75.165200 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+tiffany.com history page
+daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com with particulars of the history of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Atlas page

Saint Vincent de Paul
1868 (approximate year of building)
* statue of Jesus and Saint Vincent de Paul
* vertical people, Christian symbolism
* Saint Vincent is carrying and pointing to a small crucified Christ
* Above the entrance. St. Vincent's Seminary. Southeast side of E. Chelten, Southwest of Musgrave.
* 40.042675,-75.167425 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+wikipedia.org's Saint Vincent de Paul page
+wikipedia.org's St. Vincent's Seminary page

George Washington
Joseph Alexis Bailly, 1869
* Statue of George Washington
* standing person, book, cane
* behind the Independence Hall security perimeter, but visible across Chestnut. The first two pictures are from a print taken before the perimeter was established.
* In front of Independence Hall. South side of Chestnut between 5th and 6th.
* 39.949050,-75.150000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Independence Mall tour
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1913 picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1929 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Joseph Alexis Bailly page
+wikipedia.org's George Washington page
+wikipedia.org's Independence Hall page

Alexander von Humboldt
Friedrich Johann Heinrich Drake, 1871
* Statue of Alexander von Humboldt
* standing person, scroll, globe
* inscription:
Alexander von Humboldt
Born Sept. 14, 1769
Died May 6, 1859
Dedicated to the City of Philadelphia
by its German citizens
* Martin Luther King Drive South of Black Road.
* 39.982325,-75.205850 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Friedrich Drake page
+wikipedia.org's Alexander von Humboldt page

Night
Edward Stauch, 1872
* standing person, hooded
* Near the Southwest corner of Horticulture Hall In a small garden on the South side of the Horticulture Center. Horticulture Drive. East of Belmont..
* 39.982800,-75.210725 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+myphillypark.org's Horticulture Center page

City Hall, South Pavilion
Alexander Milne Calder, 1873 - 1893
* standing people, sitting people, heads, birds, dragons, book and scrolls, staff, cats, seal of Pennsylvania, horses, ship, plow, plants, bison head, squirrel, headgear
* Part of the whole building's art. City Hall. North side of S. Penn Square at Broad.
* 39.951825,-75.163650 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Milne Calder page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page

City Hall, West Pavilion
Alexander Milne Calder, 1873 - 1893
* standing people, sitting and kneeling people, people in groups, heads, headgear, book, plants, snake, lizard, city seal
* Part of the whole building's art. City Hall. East side of 15th at Market.
* 39.952495,-75.164450 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Milne Calder page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page

The Age of Bronze
Auguste Rodin, 1875 - 1877 (cast 1925)
* standing person
* West side of the front wall. Rodin Museum. North side of the Parkway between 21st and 22nd.
* 39.961875,-75.174050 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+bronze-gallery.com's Auguste Rodin page
+rodinmuseum.org

Art, Science, Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, Mining, and Columbia
Augustus Max Johannes Mueller, 1876 (approximate)
* standing people, sitting people, groups of people, anchor, column, globe, books and tablet, tools and machine parts, symbols of peace and victory
* On the roof. Please Touch Museum (Memorial Hall). Avenue of the Republc between 41st and Belmont.
* 39.979500,-75.209000 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+pleasetouchmuseum.org

Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain
Isaac H. Hobbs and Son (Architects), Herman Kirn, Thomas McElwee, 1876
* Five statues, six carved portraits and quotes of and from John Barry, Charles Carroll, John Carroll, Lewis Cass, Henry Clay, Comte de Grasse, Stephen A. Douglas, Sam Houston, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Marquis de Lafayette, Theobald Mathew, George Gordon Meade, Moses, Orono, Casimir Pulaski, William H. Seward and Robert Walsh
* big and small standing people, heads, tablet, rocks lion heads
* Kirn carved the statues and McElwee carved the relief portraits. There is a blank portrait oval labeled Moylan on the West side.
* inscription:
John Barry
First Commodore of the United States Navy
Born in 1745 in Wexford Co. Ireland
Died September 13, 1803 at Philadelphia
During the Revolutionary War he distinguished himself greatly. He filled the various commands entrusted to him with skill and gallantry. When unable to fight on the ocean he obtained command of a company of volunteers and fought against the enemy on land. Among his exploits was the capture upon May 28, 1781 of two English vessels, the Atalanta and Trespasa, after a hotly contested action with his own ship the Alliance. In January 1776 he commanded the brig Lexington, the first regular cruiser that got to sea under the authority of the Continental Congress and the vessel that first carried the American flag upon the ocean.
Charles Carroll
of Carrollton
Signer of the Declaration Independence
Born September 20, 1737 at Annapolis, Maryland
Died November 14, 1832 at Baltimore, Maryland
To obtain religious as well as civil liberty I entered zealously into the revolution. God grant that this religious liberty may be preserved in these states to the end of time.
-Charles Carroll
Your soldiers will be masters of the spot only on which they encamp. They will find naught but enemies before and around them. If we are beaten on the plains, we will retreat to our mountains. and defy them.
We have made up our minds to abide the issue of the approaching struggle and though much blood may be spilt we have no doubt of our ultimate success.
-Charles Carroll
Rev. John Carroll
A commissioner of the Continental Congress
Born Jan. 8, 1735 at Upper Marlboro, Md.
Died Dec. 3 1815 at Baltimore, Md
The Archbishop's patriotism was as decided as his piety. He loved Republicanism. He had joined with heart and judgement in the Revolution and retained without abatement of confidence or favor the cardinal sympathies upon which he then acted.
-Address of Robert Walsh
May these United States flourish in pure and undefiled religion, in morality, peace, union, and liberty, and the enjoyment of their excellent Constitution, so long as respect, honor and veneration shall gather around the name of Washington. That is whilst there shall be any surviving record of human events.
-John Carroll
Father Mathew
The Apostle of Temperance
Born Oct. 10, 1790 in Tipperary Co. Ireland
Died Dec. 8, 1856 in Cork Co. Ireland
How Congress Honored Him
Upon December 19th 1849
Rev. Theobald Matthew was by a special resolution invited to a privileged seat upon the floor of the House of Representatives.
Upon December 20th 1849
The Senate Accorded to him a similar privilege - an honor which previous to that time had been conferred on Lafayette only.
That resolution is an homage to humanity, to philanthropy, to virtue
-Henry Clay
This illustrious benefactor of the human race and our own country
-Wm. H. Seward
He comes among us on a mission of benevolence - it is a noble mission and well he is fulfilling it.
-Lewis Cass
He comes here upon a great mission which commands the admiration and sympathy of all men.
-Stephen A. Douglas
There is love, purity and fidelity inscribed upon the banner that he bears.
-Sam Houston
* Avenue of the Republic and States Street.
* 39.982400,-75.219650 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+Pictures of this piece from the Philadelphia Archdiocese Historical Research Center
+wikipedia.org's page for this piece
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Isaac H. Hobbs and Son page
+ushistory.org's Commodore Barry page
+wikipedia.org's Charles Carroll page
+wikipedia.org's John Carroll page
+wikipedia.org's Lewis Cass page
+wikipedia.org's Henry Clay page
+wikipedia.org's Comte de Grasse page
+wikipedia.org's Stephen A. Douglas page
+wikipedia.org's Sam Houston page
+wikipedia.org's Tadeusz Kosciuszko page
+wikipedia.org's Marquis de Lafayette page
+wikipedia.org's Father Mathew page
+wikipedia.org's George Meade page
+wikipedia.org's Moses page
+history of the Penobscot Indians
+wikipedia.org's Casimir Pulaski page
+wikipedia.org's William H. Seward page
+wikipedia.org's Robert Walsh page

Columbus Monument
Emanuele Caroni, 1876 (renovated 1982)
* Monument to (and statue of) Christopher Columbus
* standing person, globe, sword, anchors, eagle, ship, sitting people, water, flag
* This piece has been in and out of a large box as the courts decide whether the city can remove it or not. If and when the city is able to remove it, it will be marked as missing. Artist is listed as "possible."
* inscription:
Presented to the city of Philadelphia by the Italian citizens
In commemoration of the first centenary American Independence 1876
* Marconi Plaza. West side of Broad, South of Oregon.
* 39.915550,-75.172100 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece on Belmont
+wikipedia.org's Christopher Columbus page
+wikipedia.org's Marconi Plaza page

Religious Liberty
Moses Jacob Ezekiel, 1876
* big standing people, liberty cap, eagle, serpent, flame, the Constitution
* Was half a block North on 5th. Moved late 2010. The first two pictures are from the current location. The rest are from the previous location.
* inscription:
Plinth:
Dedicated to the people of the United States by the order B'nai B'rith and Israelites of America in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of American Independence.
Plaque:
Commissioned by B'nai B'rith for the United States Centenial, "Religious Liberty" was dedicated in Fairmount Park on Thanksgiving Day in 1876.
Carved in Rome from a single block of carrara marble, the statue was executed by Sir Moses Ezekiel, an American Jewish sculptor.
The monument was rededicated by B'nai B'rith International for this nation's Bicentennial in 1976.
The allegorical group represents liberty protecting religious freedom. The female figure wears the liberty cap bordered by thirteen stars for each of the original American colonies. In her left hand, she holds the constitution of the United States the legal document by which freedom is guaranteed to all citizens.
Religion is personified by a youth standing beside the figure of Liberty, whose outstretched arm extends over him protectively. His right hand reaches toward her, while in his left, he holds the inextinguishable flame of faith.
At the base of the group is an American eagle crushing a serpent in its talons, signifying the triumph of American democracy over the tyranny of intolerance and oppression.
The monument was relocated to Independence Mall and rededicated on May 4, 1986 in an historic joint venture between B'nai B'rith International and the National Museum of American Jewish History.
From this site, the statue proclaims in harmony with the Liberty Bell only steps away, a resounding message of religious liberty for all peoples.
* In front of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. Southeast corner, 5th and Market.
* 39.950350,-75.148825 [map] [nearby]
* On the Independence Mall tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Moved
* See also:
+Max Buten's first picture of this piece
+Max Buten's second picture of this piece
+Max Buten's third picture of this piece
+jewishvirtuallibrary.org's Moses Jacob Ezekiel page
+theweitzman.org

Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon
Joseph Alexis Bailly, 1876 (unconfirmed)
* Statue of John Witherspoon
* standing person, scroll
* inscription:
front:
A lineal descendant of John Knox
Born in Scotland February 5 1722
Ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church 1745
President of the College of New Jersey 1788-1794
The only clergyman in the Continental Congress
A signer of the Declaration of Independence
Died at Princeton, New Jersey November 15, 1794
right:
For my own part of property I have some of reputation. More, that reputation is staked, that property is pledged, on the issue of this contest. And although these grey hairs must soon descend into sepulchre I would infinitely rather that they descend thither by the hand of the executioner than desert at this crisis the sacred cause of my country.
left:
"Proclaim liberty throughout the land and to all its inhabitants thereof" -Levit. XX 10
* North side of the East end loop of the Horticulture Center. N. Horticulture Drive. East of Belmont.
* 39.984050,-75.208900 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Joseph Alexis Bailly page
+wikipedia.org's John Witherspoon page
+myphillypark.org's Horticulture Center page

Adam
Auguste Rodin, 1880 - 1881 (cast 1925)
* Statue of Adam
* standing person
* West side of the gateway wall. Rodin Museum. North side of the Parkway between 21st and 22nd.
* 39.961675,-75.174500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+rodinmuseum.org entry for this piece
+bronze-gallery.com's Auguste Rodin page
+wikipedia.org's Adam page
+rodinmuseum.org

Eve
Auguste Rodin, 1881 (cast 1925)
* Statue of Eve
* standing person
* East side of the front wall. Rodin Museum. North side of the Parkway between 21st and 22nd.
* 39.961775,-75.173950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+bronze-gallery.com's Auguste Rodin page
+wikipedia.org's Eve page
+rodinmuseum.org

The Shade
Auguste Rodin, 1881 - 1904 (cast 1923)
* standing person
* East side of the gateway wall. Rodin Museum. North side of the Parkway between 21st and 22nd.
* 39.961525,-75.174300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+rodinmuseum.org's entry for this piece
+bronze-gallery.com's Auguste Rodin page
+rodinmuseum.org

Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument
John Massey Rhind, James H. Windrim (Architect), 1883
* brief quotes from Lord Byron, Saint Luke, William Penn and Daniel Webster
* big standing person wearing a hat, weapons, eagles, horses, olive branches, United States, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia seals
* The eagles and plaques are by John Massey Rhind. The soldier is variously attributed to John Lachmier or Lachmer. The quote on the Pennsylvania plaque, though not attributed, is from is from William Penn's Frame of Government
* The soldier is identical to the one on the West Park Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument
* inscription:
They never fail who die in a great cause.
-Byron
1861 Germantown's tribute to her heroic dead 1883

United States of America
Liberty and Union
now and forever, one and inseperable
-Webster

Pennsylvania
The Keystone State
liberty without obedience is confusion and obedience without liberty is slavery.

Philadelphia
The City of Brotherly Love
On Earth peace
Good will toward men
-Luke
* Market Square. Germantown between Shoolhouse and Church.
* 40.034325,-75.172300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour
* Exhibits: Religious, War
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's James H. Windrim page
+wikipedia.org's Lord Byron page
+wikipedia.org's Luke the Evangelist page
+wikipedia.org's William Penn page
+wikipedia.org's Daniel Webster page
+ushistory.org's Market Square page

Toleration
Herman Kirn, 1883
* Statue of William Penn
* standing person wearing a hat
* There seems to be some debate as to whether this is a statue of William Penn or a random Quaker.
* On top of Mom Rinker's Rock. Down the footpath from Hortter and Parkline. Take the path on your left until you reach the bridge with no handrail on your right. Turn right, and cross the bridge. The statue is on top of the rock on the other side.
* 40.035335,-75.199700 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's William Penn page
+wikipedia.org's Mom Rinker's Rock page

Schiller
Heinrich Manger, 1886
* Statue of Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller
* two standing people, one winged, torch, sitting person, tree stump, quill
* South side near the East end of the central promenade under a tree in the Horticulture Center. Horticulture Drive. East of Belmont..
* 39.982750,-75.211800 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* See also:
+fr.wikipedia.org's Heinrich Manger page (translated from French)
+wikipedia.org's Schiller page
+myphillypark.org's Horticulture Center page

Saint James
1887 (year of building)
* Statue of Saint James
* standing person, staff
* Carved for the building in Italy. Behind mesh that isn't visible from the street but partially obscures the picture.
* Niche above the entrance arch. St. Agatha - St. James Church. Southeast corner, 38th and Chestnut.
* 39.955000,-75.198250 [map] [nearby]
* On the Chestnut 29th to 40th tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's James the Great page
+saintsaj.org

Boy With Dolphins
Wilson Eyre (Architect), 1890
* small standing person, dolphins
* The first two pictures are of the piece itself. The second two are of smaller pieces higher on the walls.
* Front stairs. Northeast corner of Locust and Juniper.
* 39.948100,-75.163290 [map] [nearby]
* On the Gayborhood tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Wilson Eyre page

Goethe
Heinrich Manger, 1890
* Statue of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
* standing person, rolled paper
* North side near the East end of the central promenade in the Horticulture Center. Horticulture Drive. East of Belmont.
* 39.983725,-75.212010 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+fr.wikipedia.org's Heinrich Manger page (translated from French)
+wikipedia.org's Goethe page
+myphillypark.org's Horticulture Center page

Outstretched Cherub
Frank Miles Day (Architect), 1892
* small standing person, plants
* Above the entrance. North side of Locust, West of 12th.
* 39.947850,-75.161275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Gayborhood tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building
+wikipedia.org's Frank Miles Day page

William Penn
Alexander Milne Calder, 1894
* Statue of William Penn
* big standing person wearing a hat
* Billy Penn's hat was once higher than all the buildings in the city. The last two pictures are of references to this piece from the murals at 12th and Walnut and 24th and Chestnut.
* There is a much smaller copy in Welcome Park
* Also referenced by The Tableau
* Part of the whole building's art. On top of the tower of City Hall. Broad and Market.
* 39.952750,-75.163350 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org undated picture of the head of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1893 picture of this piece in the courtyard
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Milne Calder page
+wikipedia.org's William Penn page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page

Aldine Hotel Entrance
Addison Hutton (Architect), 1895
* small standing person, hat, luggage, plants, shield
* Entrance. 1920 Chestnut (South side of Chestnut, East of 20th).
* 39.951890,-75.172820 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+philaphilia.blogspot.com post about the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Addison Hutton page

Hawthorne Hall
Henry E. Flower (Architect), 1895
* standing person, partial person, crown, birds, plants
* Flower is listed as the architect for Hawthorne Hall in the Gardiner-Poth historic district pdf.
* On the walls. Lancaster and Hamilton.
* 39.961450,-75.198875 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+hiddencityphiladelphia article about the building
+phila.gov pdf about the Gardiner-Poth historic district with several mentions of Henry Flower

James A. Garfield Monument
Augustus Saint-Gaudens, 1895
* Monument to James A. Garfield
* standing person, head, eagle, olive branch, sword and shield
* inscription:
E. Plurbius Unum
MDCCCXXXI
MDCCCLXXXI
James Abram Garfield
President of the United States
MDCCCLXXXI
* Other side of Kelly Drive, near the Girard Avenue Bridge.
* 39.973900,-75.190550 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Augustus Saint-Gaudens page
+wikipedia.org's James A. Garfield page

Bishop Matthew Simpson
Clark Mills, 1896 (posthumously cast, installed 1902, designed 1882 or earlier)
* Statue of Matthew Simpson
* standing person
* Belmont and Edgely.
* 39.994750,-75.217825 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+simpsonsenior.org's history page with a paragraph about this piece
+wikipedia.org's Clark Mills page
+wikipedia.org's Matthew Simpson page

Stephen Girard Building Caryatid Columns
James H. Windrim (Architect), 1896
* building named for Stephen Girard
* small standing people
* West wall, 2nd floor. Canopy Hotel. East side of 12th between Ludlow and Clover.
* 39.951025,-75.160000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's James H. Windrim page
+ushistory.org's Stephen Girard page
+hilton.com's Canopy Philadelphia page

Women Around Window
Wilson Eyre (Architect), 1896 (approximate year of building)
* small standing people
* Wall. South side of Locust between 20th and 21st.
* 39.949410,-75.174800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Wilson Eyre page

Samuel D. Gross
Alexander Stirling Calder, 1897
* Statue of Samuel D. Gross
* standing person
* The inscription is almost completely worn away
* inscription: American physicians have erected this statue to commemorate the great deeds of a man who made such an impress upon American surgery that it has served to dignify American medicine.
* South side of Walnut between 10th and 11th behind the building which faces Walnut..
* 39.948060,-75.158275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: Medical
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page
+wikipedia.org's Samuel D. Gross page

Stephen Girard
John Massey Rhind, 1897
* Statue of Stephen Girard
* standing person, groups of people, hats, buildings, ship, anchor, plants, barrels, rope, parasol
* inscription:
front:
1750-1831
Mariner and Merchant
back:
Philadelphia's greatest philanthropist
Erected by the alumni of Girard College and the people of this city and commonwealth, 1897
* Behind the Art Museum. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966350,-75.182350 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1912 picture of this piece outside City Hall
+wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page
+ushistory.org's Stephen Girard page
+philamuseum.org

Epiphany Chapel
Isaac Pursell (Architect), 1898
* standing angel, heads
* As of 11/25/2024 there are several very different histories of this building on the web. I am choosing to believe the Epiphany Chapel section of the wikipedia page for St. Luke and the Epiphany, though I have not yet found any corroborating evidence that Pursell was the architect.
* inscription: Gloria In Excelcis Deo
* Whole building. Saint John Chrysostom. East side of 17th, South of Vine.
* 39.957850,-75.167300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Franklin Town tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's St. Luke and the Epiphany page
+Gargoyle Hunter page for the building
+wikipedia.org's Isaac Pursell page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Isaac Pursell page
+oca.org's Saint John Chrysostom parish 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

University Museum Upper Entrance
Alexander Stirling Calder, 1899 (year of building)
* standing people, sign, kneeling people
* inscription: Free Museum of Science and Art
* Upper (West) courtyard entrance. Penn Museum. South side of South Street, East of 33rd.
* 39.949630,-75.191660 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page
+penn.museum

Henry Howard Houston
John Massey Rhind, 1900
* Statue of Henry Howard Houston
* standing person, dog
* Lincoln Drive and Harvey Street.
* 40.032060,-75.187160 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page
+wikipedia.org's Henry Howard Houston page

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Frank Rushmore Watson (Architect), 1902
* Statues of Saint John, Saint Luke, Saint Mark and Saint Matthew
* small standing people, books and scrolls
* The four evangelists are displayed here top to bottom (left to right facing the church) in canonical (reverse alphabetical) order. As the original building burned down in 1899, I am assuming the art dates from the 1902 building.
* Entrance pillars. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market.
* 39.951275,-75.161510 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org Frank Rushmore Watson page
+wikipedia.org's John the Evangelist page
+wikipedia.org's Luke the Evangelist page
+wikipedia.org's Mark the Evangelist page
+wikipedia.org's Matthew the Apostle page
+stjohnsphilly.org

John Wister
Raffaello Romanelli, 1903
* Statue of John Wister
* small standing person wearing a hat
* Vernon Park. Germantown above Chelten.
* 40.035850,-75.176325 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Raffaello Romanelli page
+ushistory.org's John Wister page
+ushistory.org's Vernon Park tour page

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

The Pilgrim
Augustus Saint-Gaudens, 1904
* standing person, hat, Bible, walking stick
* Other side of Kelly Drive at Lemon Hill Drive.
* 39.970100,-75.188660 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* Exhibits: Favorites, Religious, Moved
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1912 picture of this piece outside City Hall on a different base
+wikipedia.org's Augustus Saint-Gaudens page

Matthias William Baldwin
Herbert Adams, 1905
* Statue of Matthias William Baldwin
* standing person, scroll and drafting compass
* North side of City Hall. South side of JFK, East of Broad.
* 39.953000,-75.163000 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* Exhibits: Mass Transit
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1936 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Herbert Adams page
+wikipedia.org's Matthias Baldwin page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page

John Christian Bullitt
John J. Boyle, 1907
* Statue of John Christian Bullitt
* standing person
* North side of City Hall. South side of JFK, West of Broad.
* 39.953050,-75.163915 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1936 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's John J. Boyle page
+wikipedia.org's John Christian Bullitt page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page

Joseph Leidy
Samuel Murray, 1907
* Statue of Joseph Leidy
* standing person, bone
* inscription: 1823-1891
* In front of the Academy of Natural Sciences. 19th, Race, and the Parkway.
* 39.957200,-75.171300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1912 picture of this piece outside City Hall
+phillyhistory.org 1931 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Samuel Murray page
+wikipedia.org's Joseph Leidy page
+ansp.org

St. Augustine and St. Patrick
1907
* Statues of Saint Augustine and Saint Patrick
* standing people, hats, staffs, religious symbols
* Front wall. National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia. West side of Broad, South of Ellsworth.
* 39.936300,-75.167350 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Augustine of Hippo page
+wikipedia.org's Saint Patrick page
+saintritashrine.org

Commodore John Barry, USN
Samuel Murray, 1908 (from the base; the plaque says 1907)
* Statue of John Barry
* standing person wearing a hat, telescope, sword
* inscription:
Father of the Navy of the United States. Born in Wexford, Ireland, 1745. Died in Philadelphia, 1803.
Presented to the City of Philadelphia by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, 1907.
* South side of Independence Hall. Between Chestnut and Walnut, 5th and 6th.
* 39.948350,-75.150100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Washington Square tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+1912 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org
+wikipedia.org's Samuel Murray page
+ushistory.org's Commodore Barry page
+wikipedia.org's Independence Hall page

Washington Grays Monument
John A. Wilson, 1908
* Portrait on soldier's hat of George Washington
* standing person wearing a hat, rifle
* The base was created by Joseph Wilson in 1872
* inscription: To Our Fallen Comrades 1861-1865
* In front of the Union League. Southwest corner, Broad and Sansom.
* 39.950060,-75.164350 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour
* Exhibits: Favorites, War
* See also:
+Max Buten's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's John A. Wilson page
+wikipedia.org's George Washington page
+unionleague.org

William McKinley
Isidore Konti, Charles Albert Lopez, 1908
* Memorial to and statue of William McKinley
* standing person, seated people, branch
* The last picture is of the reference to this piece from the mural at 12th and Walnut
* inscription:
Soldier
Statesman
Martyr
* South side of City Hall. North side of S. Penn Square , East of Broad.
* 39.951750,-75.163200 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1912 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Isidore Konti page
+askart.com's Charles Albert Lopez page
+wikipedia.org's William McKinley page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page

Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument
1909
* standing person, hat, rifle
* The soldier is identical to the one atop the Germantown Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument
* inscription:
Dedicated May 8, 1909 to the soldiers and sailors of the Civil War 1861 to 1865
Did they succeed
Let this monument be their answer
One country and one flag
In memory of the members of Courtland Saunders Post No. 21 G.A.R. Dept. PA
* Belmont and South George's.
* 39.985925,-75.215975 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified, War
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece

Holy Child Parish School
George Ignatius Lovatt Sr. (Architect), 1909 (also possibly 1913 or 1915)
* symbol and statue of Jesus
* standing person, cross
* The Archdiocese website listing for the school says it opened in 1909. A catholicphilly.com article about a reunion at the school says it opened in 1913. The philadelphiabuildings.org page for the church mentions an addition to the original church building made in 1915. The same site's page for the school says c. 1928, but there's a picture of it on phillyhistory.org dated 1925.
* Over and under the roof. Just North of and connected to Our Lady of Hope Catholic Parish. West side of Broad, North of Duncannon.
* 40.032895,-75.146385 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's George Ignatius Lovatt Sr. page
+wikipedia.org's George I. Lovatt Sr. page
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+olhcatholic.org

Major General Peter Muhlenberg
J. Otto Schweizer, 1910
* Statue of John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg
* standing person, group of people, church interior, pulpit and pews, book, hat
* inscription:
front:
"There is a time for all things - a time to preach and a time to fight, and now is the to fight"
Farewell sermon in the church at Woodstock, VA, 1776
right:
1776, Charleston, Sullivans Island, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Stony Point, Petersburg, Yorktown, 1781
left:
Member of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, 1784
Vice President of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1785
Member of the first, third, and sixth Congress of the U.S.
U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1801
President of the German Society of Pennsylvania, 1788 and 1802-1807
* Behind the Art Museum. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966600,-75.181950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Moved, War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1913 picture of this piece outside City Hall
+wikipedia.org's J. Otto Schweizer page
+wikipedia.org's John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg page
+philamuseum.org

Duck Girl
Paul Manship, 1911
* small standing person, duck, fountain, fish heads
* In the pool at the center of Rittenhouse Square. Southwest from 18th and Walnut.
* 39.949375,-75.171800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Paul Manship page
+wikipedia.org's Rittenhouse Square page
+friendsofrittenhouse.org

Spirit of '61
Henry Kirke Bush-Brown, 1911
* standing person, hat, rifle
* inscription:
First Regiment Infantry National Guard of Pennsylvania
(Gray Reserves)
1861 - April 19 - 1911
* In front of the Union League. Southwest corner, Broad and Sansom.
* 39.949800,-75.164400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1957 picture of the Union League with this piece visible
+wikipedia.org's Henry Kirke Bush-Brown page
+unionleague.org

James Bartram Nicholson
J. Otto Schweizer, 1913
* statue of James Bartram Nicholson
* standing person, pedestal
* visible through the fence
* inscription:
front (partial):
Erected and Dedicated May 10, 1913
by the Independent Order Of Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania
In memory of James Bartram Nicholson
In recognition of his valuable services in behalf of the order
back:
Born in St. Louis Missouri 1820
Initiated into Chosen Friends Lodge No. 100 April 8, 1845
Received the Patriarchal Decrees in Mount Olive Encampment 1848
Admitted into Grand Lodge 1848
Admitted into Grand Encampment 1849
Grand Warden of Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania May 1851
Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge 1852
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge 1853
Grand Represntative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge 1859
Grand Sire of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the United States 1862
Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania January 1869
Grand Scribe of the Grand Encampment of
Pennsylvania January 1869
Died in Philadelphia March 4 1901
* Mount Peace Cemetery. North side of Lehigh at 31st.
* 39.997690,-75.181760 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+findagrave.com's entry for this piece
+gravelyspeaking.com blog entry about this piece
+wikipedia.org's J. Otto Schweizer page
+josephsmithpapers.org's James Bartram Nicholson page
+wikipedia.org's Mount Peace Cemetery page

Benjamin Franklin in 1723
R. Tait McKenzie, 1914
* Statue of Benjamin Franklin
* standing person, hat, walking stick, bag of belongings
* Also listed as "Youthful Franklin" and "The Young Franklin". A small version of this piece is in the Children's Department of the main library at 20th and Race.
* inscription:
front: Benjamin Franklin in 1723
left: "I have been the more particular in this description of my journey that you may compare such unlikely beginnings with the figure I have since made there." -Franklin to his son.
right: This memorial dedicated to the Tenth Reunion of the Class of 1904 is a tribute to the inspiration and example of the founder of the University to many generations of the sons of Pennsylvania
* East side of 33rd Street, North of Spruce.
* 39.950800,-75.191000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's R. Tait McKenzie page
+ushistory.org's The Electric Ben Franklin

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
Joseph Sibbel, 1915 (installed)
* Statues of Jesus, Mary, Saint Paul and Saint Peter
* standing people, sword, scroll, key
* Front wall. Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. East side of 18th Street, North of the Parkway.
* 39.957500,-75.169010 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Joseph Sibbel page
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+wikipedia.org's Paul the Apostle page
+wikipedia.org's Saint Peter page
+ushistory.org page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building

Charles Allen Smith
Francis P. Moitz, 1917
* Statue of Charles Allen Smith
* standing person wearing a hat, eagle, rock
* inscription:
Erected by the Allied Monument Committee of Phila.
To Charles Allen Smith
April 21, 1917
Killed at Vera Cruz
April 22, 1914
* Southeast corner of McPherson Square Park. Northwest of Kensington and Indiana.
* 39.994600,-75.118425 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+Philadelphia Stories by Bob Mcnulty on facebook.com: Charles Allen Smith

Thorfinn Karlsefni
Einar Jonsson, 1918
* Statue of Thorfinn Karlsefni
* standing person, helmet, sword and shield, carved people, words
* Was on Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row. Forcibly removed and toppled into the river, October 2nd, 2018. The statue had become an annual gathering site for Nazis on Leif Erikson day.
* inscription:
Following Leif Erikson's discovery of North America in 1003, Thorfinn Karlsefni, with 165 men and 35 women established a settlement which lasted 3 years, and his son Snorri was born in North America.
Leif Erikson society of Pennsylvania
Scandanavian Craft Club of Philadelphia
October 9, 1976
* 39.970190,-75.190050 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+lej.is
+wikipedia.org's Thorfinn Karlsefni page

Africa, America, Asia, Europe
Alexander Stirling Calder, 1920 (approximate)
* standing people, headgear, weapons, bowl or basket
* Gate posts. Lower (East) courtyard of the Penn Museum. South side of South Street, East of 33rd.
* 39.949450,-75.190800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* Exhibits: Black Lives
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page
+penn.museum

Over the Top
John Paulding, 1920
* standing person, helmet, rifle
* Misattributed many places as "Doughboy, Ernest Moore Viquesney, 1919." Thanks to Kenneth Berchem-Nigg for the correction.
* inscription: In memory of our boys of the sixth, eleventh, and twelfth wards who served in the Great War of the nations, 1914-1918
* Northeast corner, 2nd and Spring Garden.
* 39.960835,-75.141250 [map] [nearby]
* On the Northern Liberties tour
* Exhibits: Favorites, War
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's John Paulding page

John Wanamaker, Citizen
John Massey Rhind, 1923
* Statue of John Wanamaker
* standing person carrying a hat
* inscription: 1838 - 1922
* East side of City Hall. West side of Juniper, North of Market.
* 39.952650,-75.162750 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1936 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page
+wikipedia.org's John Wanamaker page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page

Packard Building Sign
Samuel Yellin, 1924 (year on sign)
* small standing, kneeling people, tools, scroll, staff, oar, plants, lamps, eagle, lion's head, seashell, urns, griffins, sign
* Yellin is not listed anywhere as the artist for the sign, but he is listed as the metal worker for the building
* West Entrance. Packard Building. East side of 15th, South of Chestnut.
* 39.950650,-75.165650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.orgs's Samuel Yellin page
+samuelyellin.com
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Packard Building page

Robert Morris
Paul Wayland Bartlett, 1925
* Statue of Robert Morris
* standing person, hat, cane, papers
* inscription: Patriot, Statesman, Financier, 1734-1806
* North side of Walnut between 4th and 5th.
* 39.947700,-75.148600 [map] [nearby]
* On the Washington Square tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org picture of this piece, probably from in front of the Second Bank
+wikipedia.org's Paul Wayland Bartlett page
+wikipedia.org's Robert Morris page

Art Museum Cherub
Julian Abele (Architect), 1928
* small upright winged person
* Over the back door. Art Museum. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966075,-75.181700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Julian Abele page
+youtube.com video of a recorded lecture from the Art Museum about the role of Julian Abele in designing the building
+philamuseum.org

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1928 - 1929
* gargoyles and statue of Saint Paul
* small standing person, Bible, sword, crosses, plants, dragons and chimeras, snake, bird, fish
* inscription: Spiritus Gladius
* Whole building.. St. Paul's Episcopal Church. South side of Chestnut Hill Ave., East of Germantown Ave..
* 40.079100,-75.208850 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles
* See also:
+gargoyle hunter's page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building
+wikipedia.org's Paul the Apostle page
+stpaulschestnuthill.org

N.W. Ayer Building
J. Wallace Kelly, Raphael Sabatini, 1929
* big and small standing people, seated people, partial people, groups of people, furniture, sun, swords, books, publishing equipment, implications of building interiors, zodiac signs, ram, crab, centaur
* There are two large figures on each of the four corners of the building that are best seen from a block away.
* Doors and upper walls. 210 West Washington Square (West side of 7th, South of Walnut).
* 39.947250,-75.153400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Washington Square tour
* See also:
+michenermuseum.org's J. Wallace Kelly Page
+askart.com's Raphael Sabatini page

Curtis Building, Thomas Jefferson University
Horace Trumbauer (Architect), 1931
* standing people, reclining people, medical instruments, headgear, plants, lions, birds, griffins, various medical symbols
* Curtis Hall Entrance. North side of Walnut between 10th and 11th.
* 39.948625,-75.157800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: Medical
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Horace Trumbauer page

Mitten Hall
William Harold Lee (Architect), 1931
* standing, sitting and horizontal, partial people, musical instruments, sun, moon and stars, telescope, flying horse, castle, symbols
* Pictures have been significantly color altered to show detail. Owls carved at the corners and reliefs on the South wall are not yet pictured.
* West wall. East side of Broad, South of Norris.
* 39.981900,-75.156900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Temple Campus tour
* Exhibits: Athletic
* See also:
+Gerry Wilkinson's Mitten Hall page on wrti.com
+wikipedia.org's William Harold Lee page

John Harrison, Chemist
Lawrence Tenney Stevens, 1932
* Statue of John Harrison
* big standing person
* I'm basing the attribution on the name and date at the bottom of the back of the statue's coat. The University listed it as Lynn Jenkins, 1934.
* inscription: 1773-1833
* In a small park South of Smith Walk between 33rd and 34th..
* 39.951150,-75.191685 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* See also:
+lawrencetenneystevens.com
+prabook.com's John Harrison page

General Galusha Pennypacker
Charles Grafly, Albert Laessle, 1934
* Statue of Galusha Pennypacker
* standing person wearing a helmet, cats, cannon
* inscription:
Galusha Pennypacker
Brevet Major General
United States Army
1844-1916
* North side of Logan Square. Parkway East of 19th.
* 39.958515,-75.169675 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Favorites, War
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1935 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Charles Grafly page
+wikipedia.org's Albert Laessle page
+wikipedia.org's Galusha Pennypacker page
+wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page

Mail Delivery
Edmond Amateis, 1934
* standing people, dogs, plants, fruit, mail and mailboxes, sled, truck, hats
* Wall. Nix Federal Building. West side of 9th between Chestnut and Market.
* 39.950550,-75.155400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: Black Lives, Labor
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Edmond Amateis page
+wikipedia.org's Nix Federal Building page

The Ideal Boy Scout
R. Tait McKenzie, 1937
* small standing person, hat
* Was on the Southeast corner of 22nd and Winter. Removed early 2014 following the eviction of the Boy Scouts by the City of Philadelphia.
* 39.958990,-75.175250 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1938 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's R. Tait McKenzie page

Walt Whitman
Jo Davidson, 1939
* Statue of Walt Whitman
* standing person carrying a hat
* Southwest corner, Broad and Packer, on the approach to the onramp.
* 39.911460,-75.173325 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jo Davidson page
+wikipedia.org's Walt Whitman page

Maja
Gerhard Marcks, 1942 (installed 2021)
* standing person
* Removed from in front of the Art Museum 1992, in storage until 2021
* Maja Park in front of Park Towne Place. South side of the Parkway, West of 22nd.
* 39.961250,-75.176020 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Gerhard Marcks page
+parktowneapthomes.com

The Puritan
Harry Rosin, 1942
* standing person, gun
* South Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.972375,-75.190360 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+michenermuseum.org's Harry Rosin page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

The Quaker
Harry Rosin, 1942
* standing person, Bible, hat
* South Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.972525,-75.190360 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+michenermuseum.org's Harry Rosin page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

Prometheus Strangling the Vulture
Jacques Lipchitz, 1943
* standing person, vulture
* Front steps. Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965585,-75.180960 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Jacque Lipchitz page
+philamuseum.org

The Revolutionary Soldier
Erwin Frey, 1943
* standing person, hat, gun
* South Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.972675,-75.190450 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Erwin Frey page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

The Statesman
Erwin Frey, 1943
* standing person
* South Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.972800,-75.190490 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Erwin Frey page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

General Richard Montgomery
J. Wallace Kelly, 1946
* Statue of Richard Montgomery
* standing person, sword
* inscription:
1738-1775
Native of County Dublin, Ireland
General of the Continental Army
Firm believer in the cause of freedom
He lost his life in the American assault on Quebec in mid-Winter of 1775
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.966650,-75.182675 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+michenermuseum.org's J. Wallace Kelly Page
+wikipedia.org's Richard Montgomery page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page

Thomas Fitzsimons
Giuseppe Donato, 1946
* Statue of Thomas Fitzsimons
* standing person, quill
* inscription:
front: Born in Ireland, 1741, died in Philadelphia, 1811. Member of Continental Congress, Signer of Constitution, Member of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Congress.
back: Erected by the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
* East side of Logan Square. West of 18th, between Race and Vine.
* 39.958000,-75.169290 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1946 picture of this piece
+findagrave.com entry for Giuseppe Donato
+wikipedia.org's Thomas Fitzsimons page
+wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page

General Casimir Pulaski
Sidney Waugh, 1947
* Statue of Casimir Pulaski
* standing person, sword, plant
* inscription:
1748-1779
Native of Poland
General of the Continental Army
Despairing of liberty in his native land he volunteered his services to the American Patriots.
Gave his life at the siege of Savannah.
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.966850,-75.182400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Sidney Waugh page
+wikipedia.org's Casimir Pulaski page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page

General Friedrich von Steuben
Warren Wheelock, 1947
* Statue of Friedrich von Steuben
* standing person, hat, sword
* inscription:
1730-1794
Native of Prussia
Professional Soldier
He served the cause of American Independence as Major General and Inspector General. He perfected the training and organization of the Continental Army
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.967250,-75.182900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+askart.com's Warren Wheelock page
+wikipedia.org's Friedrich Von Steuben page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page

Marquis de Lafayette
Raoul Josset, 1947
* Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette
* standing person, sword
* inscription:
1757-1834
Native of France
Devoted and faithful to the cause of American Independence
General of the Continental Army
An indispensable ally of freedom
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.967025,-75.183200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+Another Max Buten picture of this piece
+texasescapes.com's Raoul Josset page
+wikipedia.org's Marquis de Lafayette page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page

Playing Angels
Carl Milles, 1950
* vertical angels, musical instruments
* Kelly Drive and Fountain Green Drive.
* 39.980225,-75.198840 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* Exhibits: Favorites, Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Carl Milles page

The Presbyterian Ministers Fund for Life Insurance
1951 (possible date of building extension)
* small standing people, hats, baskets
* inscription: He that soweth bountifully shall reap bountifully
* Above the entrance. North side of Walnut, West of 18th.
* 39.950310,-75.171110 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building

Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial
Walker Hancock, 1952
* big vertical people (one winged)
* prominently displayed in the movie Witness
* inscription:
front:
In memory of the men and women of the Pennsylvania Railroad who laid down their lives for our country 1941-1945.
back:
That all travelers here may remember those of the Pennsylvania Railroad who did not return from the Second World War.
* East end of the main lobby. 30th Street Station. Northeast corner, 30th and Market.
* 39.955655,-75.181400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of Technology tour
* Exhibits: Religious, War, Mass Transit
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Walker Hancock page
+wikipedia.org's 30th Street Station page

The Preacher
Waldemar Raemisch, 1952
* standing person
* inscription: He guided our ways
* North Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.974675,-75.191625 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Waldemar Raemisch page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

Le Coureur
Germaine Richier, 1954 (designed)
* small running person
* Was located in front of the Drexel Law School on the South side of Market between 33rd and 34th. The article describing the piece has also been removed from the Drexel website, but it was originally installed some time after 2006 when the law school was founded, possibly as a gift of the original funder, and was probably removed around 2014 when the law school was renamed.
* 39.955525,-75.190200 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Athletic, Missing
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Germaine Richier page

The Poet
Jose de Creeft, 1954
* standing person, scroll
* inscription: He shaped our dreams.
* North Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.974350,-75.191425 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org Jose de Creeft page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

The Scientist
Khoren Der Harootian, 1955
* standing person
* inscription: He weighed the stars.
* North Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.974610,-75.191475 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* See also:
+derharootian.com
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

Antillean Couple
Agustin Cardenas, 1957
* big abstract standing people
* Southwest corner 36th and Sansom.
* 39.953850,-75.194780 [map] [nearby]
* On the Chestnut 29th to 40th tour
* Exhibits: Black Lives
* See also:
+upenn.edu's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Agustin Cardenas page

John Paul Jones
Walker Hancock, 1957
* Statue of John Paul Jones
* standing person, hat, telescope, sword
* inscription:
1747-1792.
Sailor and diplomat, commander of squadrons.
Against desperate odds, his own ship afire and sinking, he defeated the British man-of-war Serapis and established our power upon the seas.
He gave our Navy its first traditions of heroism and victory.
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.967050,-75.182625 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Walker Hancock page
+wikipedia.org's John Paul Jones page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page

Mr. Baseball
Harry Rosin, 1957
* Statue of Connie Mack
* standing person, piece of paper (scorecard?)
* Originally at Connie Mack Stadium. Moved to the entrance to Veterans Stadium until it was torn down in 2004.
* inscription:
Connie Mack's Sportsman's Creed
I promise to play the game to the best of my ability at all times.
I will always play to win. But if I lose I will never look for excuses which would detract from my opponent's victory.
I will always abide by the rules of the game on the diamond as well as in my daily life.
I will never gloat in victory or pity myself in defeat.
I will judge a teammate as an individual and never on the basis of his race or religion.
* East side of the parking lot East of Broad and North of Pattison.
* 39.906160,-75.168450 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, Moved
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1957 picture of this piece outside Connie Mack Stadium
+michenermuseum.org's Harry Rosin page
+wikipedia.org Connie Mack page

Johnnie Ring
Boris Blai, 1958 (installed 1964)
* Statue of and tribute to Johnnie Ring
* small standing person wearing a hat, Bible, sword
* Also listed as "Johnny Ring" including on maps distributed by the University.
* inscription:
"Johnnie Ring was the youth whose example in life and heroism in death provided inspiration that led to the founding of Temple University. In the war between the states he was personal orderly to Captain Russell H. Conwell of the 46th Massachusetts Infantry. The moving forces of his life at that time were his religious faith and his devotion to Captain Conwell. When a surprise Confederate attack routed Union troops, it was Johnnie Ring who raced across a flaming bridge and through enemy gunfire to retrieve from his commander's tent the ceremonial sword presented to the Captain by the city of Springfield. He brought back the sword, but he died that night of his burns as Conwell knelt by his cot in prayer. The incident turned Conwell to the ministry as a life work and later to the founding of Temple University. He vowed to live a life for Johnnie Ring as well as for himself. Eight hours of work a day for Johnnie, eight hours of work for his own. Except for Johnnie Ring, Conwell would never have told America the story of the acres of diamonds, nor would he have built the University that enabled multitudes of young men and women to realize the promise of education." -Russell Conwell Cooney
A lad who didn't die
1861-1958
* West side of Beasley' Walk, North of Polett Walk.
* 39.982575,-75.156525 [map] [nearby]
* On the Temple Campus tour
* Exhibits: Religious, War
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Boris Blai page

The Laborer
Ahron Ben-Shmuel, 1958
* standing person wearing a helmet
* inscription: He wrought miracles
* North Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.974425,-75.191400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* Exhibits: Labor
* See also:
+michenermuseum.org's Ahron Ben-Shmuel page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

General Nathanael Greene
Lewis Iselin, 1960
* Statue of Nathanael Greene
* standing person
* inscription:
front:
1742-1786
We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.
left:
A Rhode Islander
Businessman turned soldier
Served with great distinction as Quartermaster General and Army Commander
A trusted friend of General Washington
right:
His qualifications for statesmanship were not less remarkable than his military ability.
-Alexander Hamilton.
Second to no one in enterprise, in resource, in sound judgement, promptitude of decision, and every other military talent.
-Thomas Jefferson
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.966835,-75.182925 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+lewisiselin.com
+wikipedia.org's Nathanael Greene page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page

Girl with Basin
Edward Fenno Hoffman III, 1960 (date on base)
* small standing person, basin
* accessible when the gate is open, visible through the fence when it isn't
* Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden, South side of the Mutter Museum. East side of 22nd, North of Chestnut.
* 39.953000,-75.176400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* See also:
+picture of this piece from ilovefiguresculpture.com
+Edward Fenno Hoffman III Papers at syracuse.edu
+ilovefiguresculpture.com's Edward Fenno Hoffman III page
+muttermuseum.org

King Solomon
Alexander Archipenko, 1963
* Statue of Solomon
* abstract standing person
* East side of 36th, between Locust Walk and Walnut.
* 39.952625,-75.194850 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+archipenko.org
+wikipedia.org's Solomon page

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

Benjamin Franklin and His Kite
Agnes Yarnall, 1966 (installed 1994)
* Statue of Benjamin Franklin
* small standing person, kite
* inscription: June 12th, 1752 was the day on which Benjamin Franklin extracted lightning from the sky with his kite and key.
* Coxe Park. South Side of Cherry, just East of 22nd.
* 39.956800,-75.175550 [map] [nearby]
* On the JFK North tour
* See also:
+ulheritagecenter.pastperfectonline.com's Agnes Yarnall page
+ushistory.org's The Electric Ben Franklin

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

Fireman Carrying A Hatchet
Dexter Jones, 1967
* small standing person, helmet, hatchet, stairs
* Wall. Boudinot Street and Hart Lane.
* 39.993635,-75.122870 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+woodmereartmuseum.org's Dexter Jones page
+nationalsculpture.org's Dexter Jones Award

St. Joseph the Worker
Maurice Lowe, 1967
* Statue of Joseph
* small standing person, carpenter's tools
* In front of Barbelin Hall. Saint Joseph's University. City Line, West of 54th.
* 39.995600,-75.238125 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Religious, Labor
* See also:
+mauricelowesculptor.com
+wikipedia.org's Saint Joseph page
+sju.edu

For the Greater Glory of God
1968 (approximate year of building)
* standing person, Jesuit motto
* Wall. St. Joe's Prep. Northwest corner, 17th and Girard.
* 39.972300,-75.164500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Temple Southwest tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified
* See also:
+sjprep.org

Children Playing
Sarala Ruth Pinto, 1969
* small abstract standing people, balls
* Palmer Playground. Northeast side of Comly between Decatur and Thornton.
* 40.095190,-74.989775 [map] [nearby]

Two Athletes
Joe Brown, 1969
* big vertical people
* Was on the West side of Broad, just North of Montgomery in front of Pearson and McGonigle Halls which have been expanded into a single building that now covers the space where it was.
* 39.980800,-75.157650 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Athletic, Missing
* See also:
+wikipedia.org Joe Brown 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

Family
Neil Lieberman, 1970 (approximate)
* abstract standing people
* pictures have been retouched to remove some of the white paint
* Wall. Ford Recreation Center. North side of Snyder between 6th and 7th.
* 39.922950,-75.157600 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour

St. Rita of Cascia Statue
1970 (approximate, new mold 2010)
* Statue of Saint Rita of Cascia
* small standing person, habit, crosses
* Just South of the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia. West side of Broad, South of Ellsworth.
* 39.936100,-75.167400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Saint Rita of Cascia page
+saintritashrine.org

Awakening
Ron T. Pierce, 1971
* small standing angel, horn
* Visible through the fence
* Side yard, Historic Union Baptist Church of South Philadelphia. Southwest corner, 19th and Fitzwater.
* 39.942700,-75.174050 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fitler Square tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+facebook.com page for The Historic Union Baptist Church of South Philadelphia

John Nepomucene Neumann (Cathedral)
1972
* Statue of John Nepomucene Neumann
* small standing person, cross
* inscription:
Born in Bohemia 1811.
Redemptionist Missionary.
Father of the parochial schools in the United States.
Died in Philadelphia 1860.
Fourth Bishop of Philadelphia.
Man of God.
* Outside the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. East side 18th Street, North of the Parkway.
* 39.957840,-75.168900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's John Nepomucene Neumann page
+ushistory.org page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building

Milord La Chamere
Jean Dubuffet, 1973
* big standing person
* Was on the wall on the North side of the building on Market between 15th and 16th, facing Northwest. Moved some time before November 29, 2019. The first two pictures are from the current location. Visible through the doors when locked.
* Concourse level of the atrium. Centre Square. South side of Market at 15th.
* 39.952100,-75.166200 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* Exhibits: Favorites, Moved
* See also:
+WestWords blog post about this piece
+wikipedia.org's Jean Dubuffet page
+wikipedia.org's Centre Square page

The Prophet
Jacob Lipkin, 1974
* standing person
* Northwest corner, 16th and the Parkway.
* 39.955225,-75.166575 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jacob Lipkin page

Guglielmo Marconi
Giancarlo Saleppichi, 1975
* Statue of Guglielmo Marconi
* standing person, paper
* inscription:
Inventor Wireless Telegraphy
The Father of Modern Communication
April 25 1874
July 20 1937
* Marconi Plaza. East side of Broad, South of Oregon.
* 39.915440,-75.171125 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Guglielmo Marconi page
+wikipedia.org's Marconi Plaza page

The Journeyer
Lindsay Daen, 1975
* standing person, walking stick
* inscription:
General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corporation Ltd.
Dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America and to the great journey upon which this nation is engaged.
Erected June 5, 1975 in cooperation with the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia
* Just East of Horticulture Hall on the East end of the Horticulture Center. Horticultural Drive. East of Belmont.
* 39.983500,-75.209500 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Lindsay Daen page
+myphillypark.org's Horticulture Center page

Thomas Jefferson
Lloyd Lillie, 1975 (1987 cast)
* statue of Thomas Jefferson
* small standing person
* South side of Locust between 10th and 11th.
* 39.947380,-75.158400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* See also:
+bostonglobe.com's Lloyd Lillie obituary
+wikipedia.org's Thomas Jefferson page

Venus and Mars
Robert Ranieri, 1975
* Representation of Mars and Venus
* abstract standing people
* Was on the East side of Broad, between Oxford and Cecil B. Moore. The block was flattened some time around October, 2010.
* Exhibits: Missing, Religious
* See also:
+robertranieri.com
+wikipedia.org's Mars page
+wikipedia.org's Venus page

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 last picture is from the original location. The inscription on the attached plaque is related to the history of the original location and not to the subject of the sculpture.
* inscription: Veterans Stadium hosted many concerts including Bruce Springsteen, Genesis, Madonna, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, The Who, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, U-2, Billy Joel, Elton John, Dave Matthews and N'Sync. Other events included religious conventions, pro wrestling, Hero Scholarship Thrill Show, truck/tractor pull and closed circuit championship boxing.
* North side of the parking lot North of Pattison and East of Broad.
* 39.907350,-75.169800 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, Moved
* See also:
+wikipedia.org Joe Brown page

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. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965400,-75.179275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+philamuseum.org

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
* See also:
+hksculpt.com

Jesus, The Bread of Life
Walter Erlebacher, 1976 (installed 1978)
* Statue of Jesus
* small standing person, food
* Originally installed nearer the corner on the large patch of grass. Moved some time between October 2016 and June 2017. The last picture is from the original location.
* inscription: 4th International Eucharistic Congress
* Against the West wall of the house on the South side of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. North side of Race West of 18th.
* 39.957110,-75.168575 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Moved
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Walter Erlebacher page
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+ushistory.org page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building

Meher
Khoren Der Harootian, 1976
* Statue of Meher
* standing, sitting, and lying people, cross, 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] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Religious, War
* See also:
+derharootian.com

Nesaika
John Rhoden, 1976
* abstract standing person
* Outside the African American Museum. Northwest corner, 7th and Arch.
* 39.953250,-75.151600 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* Exhibits: Black Lives
* See also:
+nytimes.com John Rhoden obituary
+aampmuseum.org

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 last picture is from the original location.
* inscription: The Philadelphia Catholic League football playoffs were held at the Vet during the 1970s and 1980s. South Philadelphia High School played a football game there in 1983. Soccer, including two pro soccer teams, the Fury and the Atoms, plus a World Soccer Exhibition in 1991, took place at the stadium.
* North side of the parking lot North of Pattison and East of Broad.
* 39.907575,-75.171500 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, Moved
* See also:
+wikipedia.org Joe Brown page

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] [nearby]
* On the Southwest Philly tour
* See also:
+Bernard Brenner exhibit at chrisray.com
+jfuhrman.com
+mallsinamerica.com's Penrose Plaza page

Diego de Gardoqui
Luis Sanguino, 1977
* Statue of Diego de Gardoqui
* standing person, piece of paper
* A number of different artists' names are listed in various places, but this one seems most likely. In 2012 this piece was moved inside Sister Cities Park, and the Children's Garden was built around it
* inscription:
1735-1798
Envoy of the King of Spain
* Children's Garden, Sister Cities Park, East side of Logan Square. West side of 18th, South of Vine.
* 39.958185,-75.169225 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Favorites, Moved
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Luis Sanguino page
+wikipedia.org's Diego de Gardoqui page
+wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page

General Francisco de Miranda
Lorenzo Gonzalez, 1977
* Statue of Francisco de Miranda
* standing person, sword
* Moved 2017. Was Northwest of the current location, where the curved end of Winter is now. The first two pictures are from the new location.
* Northwest of the Southwest corner of 20th and the Parkway.
* 39.958945,-75.172675 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Moved, War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+vereda.ula.ve's Lorenzo Gonzalez page (translated by google)
+wikipedia.org Francisco de Miranda page

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

For God and Country
1979
* small standing person, rifle, hat
* inscription:
For God and Country. We dedicate this memorial to the gallant men and women of our armed forces who served this great nation in time of peril to keep this a free nation. One Nation Under God.
* In front of the Veterans Administration Hospital. 38th and Woodland.
* 39.949050,-75.200050 [map] [nearby]
* On the University City South Medical Complex tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified, War
* See also:
+va.gov/philadelphia-health-care

General Tadeusz Kosciuszko
Marian Konieczny, 1979
* Statue of Tadeusz Kosciuszko
* big standing person, hat, sword, rolled up paper
* Southwest corner, 18th and the Parkway.
* 39.956800,-75.169350 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+ushistory.org page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Marian Konieczny page
+wikipedia.org's Tadeusz Kosciuszko page

Quiet Vigil
Bernard Brenner, James Fuhrman, 1979
* small abstract standing person
* Outside the Andorra Library. Andorra Shopping Center, Ridge and Cathedral.
* See also:
+Bernard Brenner exhibit at chrisray.com
+jfuhrman.com
+freelibrary.org's Andorra Library page

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
* See also:
+hksculpt.com

Rocky
A. Thomas Schomberg, 1980
* Statue of Rocky Balboa
* standing person, boxing gear
* This statue has had several homes, including the top of the Art Museum steps and the Spectrum steps. It was moved to the current location September, 2006. The first picture is from the current location. The second picture is from the Spectrum.
* East side of the Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965125,-75.179300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, Favorites, Moved
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+schombergstudios.com
+wikipedia.org's Rocky Balboa page
+philamuseum.org

The Signer
EvAngelos W. Frudakis, 1980
* standing person, scroll and quill
* 5th and Chestnut, Southeast corner.
* 39.948825,-75.149000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Independence Mall tour
* See also:
+inquirer.com obituary for EvAngelos Frudakis

Woman Looking Through a Window
George Segal, 1980
* small standing person, window
* Building entrance overhang. North side of Chestnut between 6th and 7th.
* 39.949400,-75.151575 [map] [nearby]
* On the Independence Mall tour
* See also:
+segalfoundation.org
+wikipedia.org's George Segal page

Benjamin Franklin, Craftsman
Joe Brown, 1981
* Statue of Benjamin Franklin
* standing person, printing press
* inscription:
Presented to the
City of Philadelphia
by
Pennsylvania Freemasons
Dedicated June 27, 1981
by
The Grand Lodge Free and
Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania
* Northwest corner, Broad and JFK.
* 39.953700,-75.163550 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* Exhibits: Labor
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org Joe Brown page
+ushistory.org's The Electric Ben Franklin

Mummer
Ken Clark, 1982
* standing person
* Center of Dickinson Square. 4th and Tasker.
* 39.927650,-75.151650 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* See also:
+tclf.org's Dickinson Square Park page

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

William Penn
Frank C. Gaylord, 1982
* Statue of William Penn
* standing person wearing a hat, scroll
* inscription:
front:
Pennsylvania Founded 1682
Commemorated 1982
Those people who are not governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.
-William Penn
back:
Penn Treaty Park
Erected and dedicated April 24, 1982 by the National Society Daughters of The American Colonists in commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the founding of Pennsylvania and the treaty with the Indians.
* Penn Treaty Park. Delaware and Marlborough.
* 39.966850,-75.128650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Frank Gaylord page
+wikipedia.org's William Penn page
+wikipedia.org's Penn Treaty Park page

Athletics
George R. Anthonisen, 1983
* small vertical, horizontal people, helmets, other sports equipment
* Wall. Anita M. Carboni Ball Field. Northwest of the West corner, 63rd and Eastwick.
* 39.919940,-75.223150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Southwest Philly tour
* Exhibits: Athletic
* See also:
+ganthonisen.com

Allow Me
J. Seward Johnson, Jr., 1984 (approximate)
* small standing person, umbrella
* Originally at the Northeast corner of 17th and Locust. Moved to the South side of Chestnut between Broad and 15th in front of the Prince Theater. Missing as of 12/19/2016. The first picture is from the original location.
* 39.950880,-75.164800 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing, Moved
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's page for this piece
+sewardjohnsonatelier.org

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

Arabesque and Layout
Cathy Hopkins, 1985
* small vertical people
* Behind an awning
* Wall. West side of 5th, South of Locust.
* 39.945675,-75.149975 [map] [nearby]
* On the Society Hill tour
* Exhibits: Athletic
* See also:
+inquirer.com's Cathy Hopkins obituary

Homage to Georgia O'Keeffe
Thom Cooney Crawford, 1986
* Homage to Georgia O'Keeffe
* small abstract standing person
* Northeast corner 38th and Spruce, through the arch.
* 39.951625,-75.198450 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* See also:
+thomcooneycrawford.com
+okeeffemuseum.org

Dr. J
Barney Bright, 1987
* Statue of Julius Erving
* standing person, basketball
* Was in front of the Spectrum at Broad and Pattison. The Spectrum was demolished early 2011. Reinstalled in the current location. The last picture is from the Spectrum.
* inscription:
Julius Winfield Erving II * Nine years captain of the 76ers * Captain of the 1983 World Champions * NBA Most Valuable Player 1981 * 11 Time NBA All Star * All Star MVP 1977, 1983 * Member of the ABA Champions 1974, 1976 * ABA Most Valuable Player 1974, 1976 * Five time ABA All Star * Athlete, Sportsman, Gentleman
* On the path from the parking lot behind Xfinity Live. Southwest of the Southwest corner of 11th and Pattison.
* 39.903900,-75.169800 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, Moved, Black Lives
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Barney Bright page
+wikipedia.org's Julius Erving page
+xfinitylive.com

Kate Smith
Marc Mellon, 1987
* Statue of Kate Smith
* standing person
* Was behind the Spectrum at Broad and Pattison, which was demolished in early 2011. Reinstalled behind Xfinity Live in 2012 with a shorter plaque which omitted the second, third, and fourth paragraphs from the original inscription, which is listed here in full with the removed section in square brackets. The last picture is from the original location. In Aoril 2019 the Flyers shrouded and then removed the statue over Smith's racist recordings.
* inscription:
1907-1986
Blessed with a voice and presence which led her to stardom on Broadway, radio, and television, Miss Smith came to symbolize joyous, homespun, American patriotism.
[Her stirring rendition of "God Bless America" introduced on Armistice Day 1938 lifted the spirits of the nation after the Great Depression and inspired us to persevere through the agony of World War II.
When president Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced Kate to the King and Queen of England he said "This is Kate Smith... This is America!"
During World War II, Miss Smith raised more than $600 million in War Bond sales and in 1982, President Ronald Reagan presented her with the nation's highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom.]
Kate Smith had a special relationship with the Flyers and the City of Philadephia. Her live performances of "God Bless America" helped inspire the Flyers to become Stanley Cup Champions for the first time in 1974.
This statue, honoring one of America's greatest patriots, is a gift from the Philadelphia Flyers to the people of our great country.
Dedicated: October 5, 1987
* 39.903600,-75.170000 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing, Moved
* See also:
+marcmellon.com
+katesmith.org

Indian Land Commemorative
Bob Hazous, 1988 - 1995
* big abstract standing people, birds
* On the traffic island next to Penn Treaty Park. Delaware and Marlborough.
* 39.966800,-75.129400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* See also:
+bobhazous.com
+wikipedia.org's Penn Treaty Park page

Welcome
EvAngelos W. Frudakis, 1988
* standing person, fountain
* In the driveway of the Rittenhouse Hotel. West side of 19th, South of Walnut.
* 39.949750,-75.173100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* See also:
+inquirer.com obituary for EvAngelos Frudakis

Stephen Girard
Alfred Seebode, 1990
* Statue of Stephen Girard
* small standing person
* Center of Stephen Girard Park. 21st and Shunk.
* 39.920540,-75.18315 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+ushistory.org's Stephen Girard page
+wikipedia.org's Stephen Girard Park page

Tierra
Sidney Goodman, 1990 - 1995
* standing person, group of babies, detached face
* Pieces on the grounds tend to move over time
* Grounds of Woodmere Art Museum. Corner of Germantown Avenue and Bells Mill Road.
* 40.082550,-75.219700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Sidney Goodman page
+woodmereartmuseum.org

The Sign Boy
Tom Miles, 1994
* small standing boy, sign, hat, dog
* Was on the East side of Juniper, South of Market. Removed some time during the first half of 2021 or late 2020 during renovation of the Wanamaker entrance.
* 39.951485,-75.162725 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+milesstudios.info

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

Tamanend
Raymond Sandoval, 1995
* Statue of Tamanend
* big standing person wearing a hat, eagle, turtle
* inscription:
In honor of the contributions of Native American Indians - the ancestors, the elders, this generation and the generations to come - this sculpture commemorates Tamanend, a Sakima, of the Lenni-Lenape Nation who resided in the Delaware Valley when Philadelphia or "Coaquannok" was established.
Tamanend stands on a turtle, which represents Mother Earth. The eagle, a reverend messenger of Great Spirit, has a wampum belt in its grasp. This belt recognizes the friendship treaty under the Sackomaxen elm between William Penn ("Mikwon"), Tamanend ("The Affable One") and other leaders of the Lenni-Lenape Nation. It reads "to live in peace as long as the waters are in the rivers and creeks and as long as the stars and moon endure."
Penn dealt with the Lenni-Lenape people when he came to the land given him by the King of England. He bought the land from the Lenni-Lenape through a number of treaties. Tamanend was one of the Sakimas who played a prominent role as a welcoming delegate on Penn's arrival in 1682 and in the early treaties of 1683 and 1692.
Tamanend was considered the patron saint of America by the colonists prior to American Independence. Tamanend day was celebrated annually on May 1st in Philadelphia and bells were rung in his honor.
* Front and Market.
* 39.949735,-75.142000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn's Landing tour
* Exhibits: Favorites, Religious
* See also:
+publicartarchive.org's page for this piece
+epgn.com 2021 interview with Raymond Sandoval
+Raymnod Sandoval's page on instagram.com
+wikipedia.org's Tamanend 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:
+phillymag.com article about Phil Sumpter
+phillytrib.com article about Phil Sumpter
+wikipedia.org's Roberto Clemente page
+clemente.philasd.org

Angel Moroni
Karl Quilter, 1998 (original, copy installed 2016)
* Statue of Angel Moroni
* striding person, trumpet
* This piece can be seen for blocks, especially on bright days. The last picture was taken from taken from Logan Square during construction of the Temple.
* Top of the East tower. Mormon Temple. North side of Vine, West of 17th.
* 39.959040,-75.167960 [map] [nearby]
* On the Franklin Town tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+legacy.com's Karl Quilter obituary
+wikipedia.org's Angel Moroni page
+ldschurchtemples.com's Philadelphia page

Frank Rizzo
Zenos Frudakis, 1998
* Statue of Frank Rizzo
* standing person, steps
* Was on the steps of the Municipal Services Building on the North side of JFK between Broad and 15th. Permanently removed from that location by the City without ceremony or advance notice in the middle of the night, June 2, 2020.
* inscription: Mayor 1972 - 1980
* Steps.
* 39.953725,-75.164500 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+zenosfrudakis.com
+wikipedia.org's Frank Rizzo page

Philadelphia Firsts
George Greenamyer, 1998
* Portrayals of and references to John Bartram, William Camac, Mary Cassatt, Rebecca Cole, Thomas Eakins, John Fitch, Benjamin Franklin, Francis Hopkinson and Betsy Ross
* small standing people, building, tiger, boat, fish, fire, medical and fire-fighting equipment, flag, plant
* inscription:
First American Zoo
1874
The first animal and Dr. William Camac, founder
First American museum and art school
1805
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Thomas Eakins and Mary Cassat
First American volunteer fire company
1736
The union, founded by Benjamin Franklin
First American botanical garden
1728
Bartram's Gardens
John Bartram with Franklinia alatamaha
First American steamboat
1785
John Fitch, inventor
First African-American to graduate from the Women's Medical College
1867
Dr. Rebecca Cole
First American Flag
1777
Betsy Ross, seamstress
Francis Hopkinson, alleged designer
* On top of a pole outside 1515 Arch (aka One Parkway).
* 39.954900,-75.166100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+greenamyer.com
+wikipedia.org's John Bartram page
+phillymag.com article about the zoo that mentions William Camac
+wikipedia.org's Mary Cassatt page
+wikipedia.org's Rebecca Cole page
+wikipedia.org's Thomas Eakins page
+wikipedia.org's John Fitch page
+ushistory.org's The Electric Ben Franklin
+wikipedia.org's Francis Hopkinson page
+ushistory.org's Betsy Ross page

Eight Figures
Arlene Love, 2001 (approximate installation; 1980, approximate completion)
* standing people
* Visible from the North side of Spruce. If the building is open you may be able to see them up close.
* Over the Spruce Street entrance. Kimmel Center. South side of Spruce, West of Broad.
* 39.947000,-75.165525 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour
* See also:
+Arlene Love interview on vimeo.com
+ensembleartsphilly.org's Kimmel Center page

Mike Schmidt
Zenos Frudakis, 2004
* Statue of Mike Schmidt
* standing person, helmet, baseball bat
* inscription: Phillies Hall of Fame Third Baseman 1972-1989
* Southwest entrance Citizens Bank Park. North side of Pattison East of Broad.
* 39.905000,-75.168150 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic
* See also:
+zenosfrudakis.com
+wikipedia.org's Mike Schmidt page
+wikipedia.org's Citizens Bank Park Page

Robin Roberts
Zenos Frudakis, 2004
* Statue of Robin Roberts
* standing person, hat, baseball glove
* inscription: Phillies Hall of Fame Pitcher 1948-1961
* Southeast entrance Citizens Bank Park. North side of Pattison East of Broad.
* 39.904900,-75.165850 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic
* See also:
+zenosfrudakis.com
+wikipedia.org's Robin Roberts page
+wikipedia.org's Citizens Bank Park Page

Steve Carlton
Zenos Frudakis, 2004
* Statue of Steve Carlton
* standing person, hat, baseball and glove
* inscription: Phillies Hall of Fame Pitcher 1972-1986
* Northwest entrance Citizens Bank Park. North side of Pattison East of Broad.
* 39.906990,-75.167790 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic
* See also:
+zenosfrudakis.com
+wikipedia.org's Steve Carlton page
+wikipedia.org's Citizens Bank Park Page

Gloriously Freemasons
Isaiah Zagar, 2005
* big standing people, reclining person, arms and legs, text
* There is a historical marker on the sidewalk near this piece identifying it as the site of the Standard Theatre which says "Owned by Black Entrepeneur John T. Gibson, this theater featured noted Black Amarican entertainers of the 1920s including Duke Ellington and Ethel Waters. The theater attracted multi-racial audiences until it closed in 1931." According to one reference found in Google books, but not his Wikipedia page, Gibson was a Mason.
* East facing wall. South side of South between 11th and 12th.
* 39.942945,-75.161175 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
* Exhibits: Black Lives, Mosaic
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Standard Theatre page
+Harlem Renaissance Lives from the African American National Biography
+phillymagicgardens.org

Negro Leagues Memorial
Phil Sumpter, 2005
* Dedicated to Bill Cash, Mahlon Duckett, Stanley Glenn, Harold Gould and Wilmer Harris
* small standing person, hat, baseball bat
* inscription:
front: Dedicated to Bill Cash, Mahlon Duckett, Stanley Glenn, Harold Gould, Wilmer Harris, April 15, 2005
back: A special thanks to the Phillies organization for all of their wonderful support for this monument
* Southwest corner Belmont and Parkside.
* 39.977675,-75.213700 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, Black Lives
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillymag.com article about Phil Sumpter
+phillytrib.com article about Phil Sumpter
+wikipedia.org's Bill Cash page
+wikipedia.org's Mahlon Duckett page
+wikipedia.org's Stanley Glenn page
+wikipedia.org's Harold Gould page
+wikipedia.org's Wilmer Harris page

Humanity in Motion
Jonathan Borofsky, 2007
* standing people
* The pictures were taken from outside the building
* Interior. Comcast Center. Northwest corner, 17th and JFK.
* 39.954550,-75.168550 [map] [nearby]
* On the JFK North tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+borofsky.com
+wikipedia.org's Comcast Center page

Buddha and Dragons
2010 (installed)
* Statue of Buddha
* big standing person, headgear, flask, small dragons
* Was at the former Phat Quang Buddhist Temple on 4th, North of Washington. The temple disappeared in 2019.
* 39.935210,-75.150400 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing, Religious
* See also:
+whyy.org article about the sale of the temple
+wikipedia.org's Guatama Buddha page

Cobbs Creek Constellation
Elisabeth Nickles, 2011
* abstract, mostly vertical people
* Whole structure. 63rd Street L Station. 63rd and Market.
* 39.962700,-75.246765 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Mass Transit
* See also:
+elisabethnickles.com
+wikipedia.org's 63rd Street Station page

Commodore Uriah Phillips Levy
Gregory Pototsky, 2011
* Statue of, in memory of: Uriah Phillips Levy and James A. Zimble
* small standing person, sword, paper, Star of David and U.S. Navy logo
* inscription:
April 22, 1792 - March 22, 1862
Nissan 30, 5552 - Adar II 20, 5622
"I am an American, a sailor, and a Jew."
Born in Philadelphia in 1792, Uriah Phillips Levy was a fifth generation American. According to family stories, he left for sea at ten years old, returning to celebrate his bar mitzvah here at Congregation Mikveh Israel in 1805. He served with distinction in the U.S. Navy in the War of 1812, and became the first Jewish U.S. Navy Commodore, a rank equivalent to Admiral today.
During his fifty-year naval career, Levy was court martialed six times and killed a man in a duel - all incidents related to rampant anti-Semitism. He was dismissed twice from the U.S. Navy, but was reinstated by Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler. He went on to command the Mediterranean Fleet and was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln to the Navy Court Martial Board during the Civil War. Levy played a key role in helping to repeal the flogging of sailors, making the U.S. Navy the first military organization in the world to abolish physical punishment.
Levy greatly admired President Thomas Jefferson and the Bill of Rights he crafted, which safeguarded religious liberties for all Americans. In 1832, he commissioned a statue of Jefferson, which sits in the U.S. Capitol today. In 1834, Levy purchased Monticello, Jefferson's home near Charlottesville, Virginia, which he repaired, restored, and preserved for future generations.
The World War II destroyer escort USS Levy (DE-162) was named in his honor, as were the Uriah P. Levy Jewish Chapel at the Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia, and the Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Levy is buried at the Beth Olom Cemetery in Queens, New York.
Given with love of God and Country
in memory of Vice Admiral James A. Zimble, MC USN Ret. (1933-2011)
Beloved 30th Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy
Dedicated December 16, 2011, Kislev 20, 5772
Rabbi Aaron Landes, Rear Admiral CHC USN Ret.
Captain Gary "Yuri" Tabach, USN Ret.
Joshua H. Landes
* West side of Mikveh Israel. East side of 5th, North of Market.
* 39.951325,-75.148400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Independence Mall tour
* Exhibits: Religious, War
* See also:
+pototsky.ru
+wikipedia.org's Uriah P. Levy page
+wikipedia.org's James A, Zimble page
+mikvehisrael.org

Joey Giardello
Carl Levotch, 2011
* statue of Joey Giardello
* standing people, boxing gloves, 3 panels of text
* There are 70 boxers listed on this piece, which exceeds my general guidelines for creating a new person entry. Individuals other than Giardello are listed in the inscription.
* inscription:
Joey Giardello was born Carmine Orlando Tilelli July 16, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY. He came to South Philly and started his 19-year Hall of Fame Boxing career in 1948. Giardello trained at the Passyunk Gym once located nearby at Passyunk and Moore and posted a professional record of 101-25-7 against the greatest boxers of his era. Giardello won the world middleweight championship in 1963 by defeating Dick Tiger.

Top 50 South Philly Boxers of Italian Ancestry
Teddy Baldwin, Carmen Bartolomeo, Joey Belfiore, Santa Bucca, Dan Bucceroni, Frakie Caris, Jimmy Carlini, Frankie Carto, Nunzio Carto, Tony Cocco, Bobby Dean, Vinnie Decarlo, Johnny Demarco, Eddie Dempsey, Mickey Diamond, Frankie Donato, Gus Dorazio, Joey Falco, Tony Falco, Paul Febbo, Nick Fiorentino, Joe Flocco, Vince Forgione, Johnny Forth, Tommy Forth, Joey Giardello, Eddie Giosa, Joe Grim, Tommy Howell, Eddie Lenny, Kid Locke, Johnny Marcelline, Ray Mitchell, Tony Morgano, Battling Murray, Frankie Murray, Tony Murray, Mike Rossman, Babe Ruth, Franke Sodano, Patsy Wallach, Dick Welsh, Billy Willis, Joe Wilton, Henry Kid Wolfe, Bobby Wolgast, Johnny Wolgast, Midget Wolgast

Landmark South Philly Boxing Venues
Municipal Stadium, Spectrum, National A.C., Olympia A.C. The Alhambra, Toppi Stadium, Broadway A.C., The Plaza, Shetzline Park, Mason Hall

Landmark South Philly Boxing Gyms
Philadelphia Boxing Club, Passyunk Gym, Juniper Gym, Southside Gym, Olympia Gym, Percy Street Gym, Augie's Gym Pen-Mar, Christian Street YMCA, Marian Anderson Rec Center

Twenty South Philly Boxing Legends
Matthew Saad Muhammad, Tommy Loughran, Jeff Chandler, Lew Tendler, Yiyi Erne, Tyrone Everett, Harry Lewis, Battling Levinsky, Al Trainor, Tim Witherspoon, Tim Callahan, Pal Moore, Eddie Kid Wagner, Billy Arnold, Buster Drayton, Harry Kid Brown, Johnny Carter, Danny Dougherty, Mike Evans, Philadelphia Jack O'Brien
* Center of the triangle bounded by 13th, Mifflin, and Passyunk.
* 39.926660,-75.167125 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* Exhibits: Athletic
* See also:
+carllevotch.com
+wikipedia.org's Joey Giardello page

National Monument to Scottish Immigration
Terry Jones, 2011
* standing people, dog, hats, weapons, staff, sitting people, furniture, books, scrolls and quills, buildings, horses, carts, trunks, clouds, ships, symbols, logos, and insignia, parts of people, lion, birds
* This piece is listed under many different names. The name shown here is from the standrewsociety.org. Was on the East side of Front, South of Chestnut. Moved late 2023 through early 2024. Pictures are from the original location.
* inscription: (excerpt)
This monument to Scottish Immigrants seeks to provide a broad perspective on the rise and movement of the Scots over many continents and centuries. On either side of this Monument you will find Standing Stones which will assist you in understanding this ancient and ongoing process. The Standing Stones are part of the landscape and history of all the Celtic lands. Many remain in Scotland today. While the original purpose of these stones is not known, it is believed they served a spiritual purpose, and may have had scientific astronomic significance as well. We have adopted them in the monument as symbolic of Scotland's ancient past.
* Southwest corner of Foglietta Plaza. North side of Spruce at Front.
* 39.944475,-75.143550 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn's Landing tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+standrewsociety.org
+terryjonessculpture.com

Sankofa Kore
Christopher Smith, 2011 (installed 2015)
* small standing person
* Grounds of Woodmere Art Museum. Corner of Germantown Avenue and Bells Mill Road.
* 40.082965,-75.219855 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour
* Exhibits: Black Lives
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
+smithsculptor.com
+woodmereartmuseum.org

Lin Zexu Memorial Statue
2012 (installed)
* Statue of Lin Zexu
* standing person, hat, telescope, sword
* inscription:
Summary
Lin Zexu (1785-1850) was a Chinese scholar and official during the late Qing dynasty. He is most famous for his fight against opium smuggling in Guangzhou, China. In 1838, Lin was sent to Guanadong to halt the importation of opium by the British. He confiscated more than 20,000 chests of opium and supervised its destruction during a 23-day campaign beginning on June 3, 1839 in Humen China. This action is usually considered to be the primary catalyst for the first Opium War (1839-1842) between Britain and China. In recognition of his valiant fight against narcotics and British invasion, Lin is highly respected in the history of China as national hero.
* Bridge over I-676. West side of 10th at Vine.
* 39.956900,-75.155750 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+wikipedia.org Lin Zexu page

Lips
Franz West, 2012
* big abstract standing people
* Was in the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden on Art Museum Drive. Removed November 2015 and returned to the West Foundation in Vienna. The Museum now says it was a temporary loan, but the original article on the Museum's site said "Created specifically for the Garden's Lower Terrace, Lips (2012) is the last commission West realized prior to his untimely death in July of 2012 and will serve as a testament to the powerful legacy of the artist's influential work."
* 39.967275,-75.181900 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Franz West page

The Sculptural Installation for the 40th Street Corridor
Sandra Webberking, 2013
* big abstract standing person
* yellow paint on the base has been removed with Photoshop
* Southeast corner, 40th and Powelton.
* 39.959075,-75.201855 [map] [nearby]
* On the Powelton tour
* See also:
+whyy.org article about this piece
+sandrawebberking.com

Walk Together Forever
statues.com, 2013
* Statue of Bobby Clarke and Bernie Parent
* small standing people, hockey equipment, Stanley Cup
* Located in an outdoor seating area. It may be difficult to see up close.
* inscription:
Since their inception in 1967, the Flyers have always done everything possible to put a winning team on the ice. That work ethic was rewarded on May 19, 1974 when the Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins in six games to become the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup. The Flyers then repeated the feat on May 27, 1975 with a six game series win over the Buffalo Sabres.
On both occasions, Flyers greats Bobby Clarke and Bernie Parent accepted the Stanley Cup for the Flyers and began the on-ice celebration. Those moments are immortalized with this statue, which honors all of those who made the Broad Street Bullies a legendary part of Philadelphia Flyers history and forever cemented their spot in hockey lore.
* In front of Xfinity Live. Southwest corner, 11th and Pattison.
* 39.904600,-75.169100 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic
* See also:
+statues.com
+wikipedia.org's Bobby Clarke page
+wikipedia.org's Bernie Parent page
+xfinitylive.com

Fred Shero
Chad Fisher, 2014
* Statue of Fred Shero
* small standing person, eyeglasses
* In front of Xfinity Live. Southwest corner, 11th and Pattison.
* 39.904535,-75.168850 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic
* See also:
+fishersculpture.com
+wikipedia.org's Fred Shero page
+xfinitylive.com

Jesus
2014 (installed, based on June 2014 Street View)
* Statue of Jesus
* standing person
* inscription:
In loving memory of
Joseph James Moy
1924-1963
* On top of the South wall. Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church. North side of Vine, West of 9th.
* 39.957215,-75.154300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+holyredeemerccc.org

Joe Frazier Monument
Stephen Layne, 2015
* Statue of Joe Frazier
* standing person, boxing gloves
* Also listed on the artist's site as the "Smokin' Joe" Frazier Monument and Smoking Joe Frazier's Monument. The Public Art Association simply lists it as Joe Frazier.
* In front of Xfinity Live. Southwest corner, 11th and Pattison.
* 39.904575,-75.168975 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, Black Lives
* See also:
+stephenlaynestudio.com
+wikipedia.org's Joe Frazier page
+xfinitylive.com

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz MOH
Chad Fisher, 2016
* statue of Michael J. Crescenz
* standing person, automatic rifle, helmet, Medal of Honor on the base
* The title listed here as a combination of the title on the artist's site and the title on the base.
* Added to the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
* inscription:
United States Army
A Company 4th Battalion
31st Infantry Regiment
Light Infantry Brigade
One of the heroes honored at this memorial
Michael was posthumously awarded the Medal
of Honor for gallantry above and beyond
the call of duty on November 20 1968 at Hiep
Duc Valley Republic of Vietnam. The Medal
of Honor is our nation's higest award for valor.
* Southeast of the Southeast corner, Front and Spruce.
* 39.943735,-75.143100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn's Landing tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+fishersculpture.com
+wikipedia.org's Michael Crescenz page

Richard Allen
Fern Cunningham-Terry, 2016
* statue of, with tribute to Richard Allen, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, Cynthia Hurd, Susie Jackson, Ethel Lance, DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Clementa C. Pinckney, Tywanza Sanders, Daniel Simmons and Myra Thompson
* small standing person, pulpit, Bible
* inscription:
base
Richard Allen
1760-1831
Founder and First Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
Apostle of freedom proclaiming a liberating and reconciling Gospel.
tribute plaques
In Tribute to the Emanuel Nine
On Wednesday, June 17, 2015, the pastor and eight faithful members were tragically slain in a mass shooting at
Emanuel African American Methodist Episcopal Church
Charleston, South Carolina
They had come together with great joy for a weekly Bible Study. But a stranger who had been warmly welcomed into the group snuffed out the lives of these beloved fathers, mothers, daughters, sons, colleagues and friends. May the untimely deaths of these three men and six women be an eternal reminder of the power of love and forgiveness, and that God's grace is sufficient, no matter what.
The Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney, 41
State Senator and Senior Pastor
The Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, 45
Mrs. Cynthia Hurd, 54
Ms. Susie Jackson, 87
Ms. Ethel Lance, 70
The Rev. DePayne Middleton-Doctor, 49
Mr. Tywanza Sanders, 26
The Rev. Daniel Simmons, 74
Mrs. Myra Thompson, 59
For to me, to live in Christ and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21, NIV
* Southwest corner of the parking lot. Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Northeast corner 6th and Lombard.
* 39.943115,-75.151985 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Black Lives
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Fern Cunningham page
+wikipedia.org's Richard Allen page
+emanuelnine.org's Sharonda Coleman-Singleton page
+wikipedia.org's Cynthia Graham Hurd page
+emanuelnine.org's DePayne Middleton-Doctor page
+wikipedia.org's Clementa C. Pinckney page
+tywanzasanderslegacyfoundation.com
+findagrave.com's Rev. Daniel Lee Simmons Sr. page
+wikipedia.org's Mother Bethel AME Church page

A Quest for Parity: The Octavius V. Catto Memorial
Branly Cadet, 2017
* Memorial to and statue of Octavius Catto
* big and small standing person, ideas, cube and mirrored orb, steles representing a streetcar and a representational streetcar, buildings, plants, horse, clouds, groups of people, some sitting, hats, guns, baseball equipment
* inscription:
South side of steles, North side of cube:
There must come a change which will force upon this nation that course which providence seems wisely to be directing for the mutual benefit of all peoples.
West side of steles, West side of cube:
Educator Leader Major Athlete Activist
South side of cube: October 10, 1871
East side of cube:
XV
Amendment to the United States Constitution
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
North side of steles:
1839 Born February 22 in Charleston, South Carolina
1854 Becomes a student at the Philadelphia Institute for Colored Youth
1858 Graduates from the Institute for Colored Youth
1859 Chosen as a member and recording secretary of the Banneker Institute, an all black literary society led by Jacob White, Jr. Hired as an English and mathematics teacher at his alma mater. Campaign to desegregate the horse-drawn streetcars in Philadelphia begins.
1863 becomes a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Helps lead a civil war recruitment committee with Frederick Douglas, members of the Union League, and others, which raises eleven regiments of black troops who trained at Camp William Penn in Cheltenham.
1864 Named corresponding secretary of the Pennsylvania Equal Rights League, an affiliate of the National Equal Rights League. Appointed Vice President of the State Convention of Colored People held in Harrisburg. Led civil disobedience protests and lobbied white legislators in Harrisburg to desegregate streetcars.
1865 Co-authored the state Equal Rights League call for voting rights, streetcar desegregation, and the hiring of black teachers for black students in public schools.
1867 Governor signs statewide "Bill of Rights" law desegregating streetcars. Led the Pythians Base Ball Club of Philadelphia to an undefeated season.
1869 Named principal of male students at the Institute for Colored Youth Pythians play the Olympic Ball Club in Philadelphia in the first match between black and white teams. A leader of the unsuccessful effort to integrate the private City Wide Congress of Literary Societies. Helps lead successful Pennsylvania campaign to pass the 15th Amendment which led to thousands of black men registering to vote.
1870 The Union League presents Octavius Catto, Frederick Douglas, and Robert Purvis with a banner celebrating Pennsylvania's adoption of the 15th Amendment at a ceremony on Broad Street. Writes curriculum for new schools for freed former slaves in the District of Columbia. Becomes a member of the original Franklin Institute breaking the color line at the prestigious national forum for advancing American science and technology.
1871 Named an Inspector General with the rank of Major in the Pennsylvania National Guard. Shot to death on October 10, on South Street in the midst of election day riots. He was 32, and one of many black men shot or attacked that day by opponents of the 15th Amendment. As one of Philadelphia's most influential leaders, more than 5,000 mourners attended his funeral and procession down Broad Street.
* South side of City Hall. North side of S. Penn Square at Broad.
* 39.951775,-75.164100 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, War, Black Lives, Mass Transit
* See also:
+branlycadet.com
+wikipedia.org's Octavius Catto page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page

Ed Snider
Chad Fisher, 2017
* statue of Ed Snider
* standing person, rock
* Northwest corner of the Wells Fargo Center. East side of Broad, South of Pattison.
* 39.902050,-75.172695 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* See also:
+fishersculpture.com
+wikipedia.org's Ed Snider page
+wikipedia.org's Wells Fargo Center page

MVP
Brian McCutcheon, 2019
* statue inspired by Ora Washington
* small standing person, basketball
* inscription:
MVP depicts a young, African American female basketball player, She has just taken possession of the ball and is poised in a decisive moment which will dictate what happens next. The statue represents the power and potential of young girls, exemplifying the pursuit of success through dedication and hard work.
The artwork is inspired by Ora Washington (1898-1971). Ms. Washington was a legendary trailblazing Philadelphian who excelled in basketball and tennis. She played for the Philadelphia Tribunes basketball team from 1931 to 1943 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. A multitalented athlete, she was also the American Tennis Association's National Women's Tennis Champion every year from 1925 to 1937.
Ms. Washington's achievements in the face of racial oppression and its systemic obstacles to equal opportunity embody the narrative of determination triumphing over injustice.
* Smith Playground. Southwest of the Southwest corner, 24th and Snyder.
* 39.925890,-75.187240 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Athletic, Black Lives
* See also:
+brianmccutcheon.com
+wikipedia.org's Ora Washington 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

Consultation
J. Seward Johnson, Jr.
* small people standing
* Was East and North of 39th and Filbert. Clearly visible in a Street View picture from 2019. Not there when checked on December 9, 2023.
* 39.958150,-75.198750 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Medical, Missing
* See also:
+sewardjohnsonatelier.org
+pennmedicine.org's Penn Presbyterian Medical Center page

Good Samaritan
* people standing, sitting, donkey, suggestion of a building, hospital seal
* inscription: Take care of him and I will repay thee.
* Wall. Pennsylvania Hospital. South side of Spruce between 8th and 9th.
* 39.945750,-75.155600 [map] [nearby]
* On the Washington Square tour
* Exhibits: Medical, Religious, Unidentified
* See also:
+pennmedicine.org's Pennsylvania Hospital page

Mary and Jesus
* Statue of Jesus and Mary
* small people, standing, reclining, headgear
* In front of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. West side of N. 48th, South of Lancaster.
* 39.971110,-75.217450 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page

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

Stephen Girard
* Statue of Stephen Girard
* group of people standing, sitting
* Inside the main gate Girard College. North side of Girard at Corinthian.
* 39.973400,-75.170225 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+ushistory.org's Stephen Girard page
+girardcollege.edu

The Singing Fountain
* fountain, standing people (including a mermaid), bowl, musical instruments, birds, flowers
* In the middle of the triangle formed by 11th, Passyunk, and Tasker.
* 39.929900,-75.163210 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified

Three Men
Auguste Rodin
* three men standing
* West side of the Rodin Museum. North side of the Parkway between 21st and 22nd.
* 39.962050,-75.174150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+bronze-gallery.com's Auguste Rodin page
+rodinmuseum.org

United House of Prayer For All People
* two lions, standing angels, three crosses
* Front wall. United House of Prayer For All People. Haverford and Preston.
* 39.962800,-75.204150 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified, Black Lives
* See also:
+tuhopfap.org
+wikipedia.org's United House of Prayer for All People page

Lion and Knight
1800 (approximate)
* small lion, standing person, headgear, armor, shield, and sword hilt
* In a gated alley to the right of the Historical Society of Frankford. Northeast side of Orthdox, Southeast of Penn St..
* 40.015710,-75.086650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lower Northeast tour
* See also:
+thehistoricalsocietyoffrankford.org

Mary and Jesus with Angels
1851 (year of building)
* statue of Jesus and Mary
* small people, one standing, one held, two flying angels
* Wall. Saint Mark's Church. North side of Locust between 16th and 17th.
* 39.948735,-75.168200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+saintmarksphiladelphia.org

Pegasus
Vincenz Bildhauer Pilz, 1863
* Two separate statues of Pegasus with Calliope and Erato
* big horses, standing people, scroll
* In front of Please Touch Museum (Memorial Hall). Avenue of the Republic.
* 39.978935,-75.209500 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece (Calliope)
+Max Buten's picture of this piece (Erato)
+wikipedia.org's Calliope page
+wikipedia.org's Erato page
+pleasetouchmuseum.org

City Hall, North Pavilion
Alexander Milne Calder, 1873 - 1893
* people sitting, people standing, partial people, groups of people, horse head, seal of the city, ship, plow, cattle head, bear head, lion or tiger head, elephant head
* This pavilion was the first of the four to be cleaned and lit. Standing in this one small portion of the building you can sense the incredible amount of work that went into the building's sculpture.
* Part of the whole building's art. North entrance City Hall. South side of JFK at Broad.
* 39.953000,-75.163400 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Milne Calder page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page

Stone Age In America
John J. Boyle, 1877
* mother and children, mother standing, children crouching and carried, wolf, axe
* Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.971975,-75.190250 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's John J. Boyle page

Law, Prosperity, and Power
Daniel Chester French, 1880
* group of people, one standing, 2 sitting, sword, tablet
* Rear driveway of the Mann Center. George's Hill Drive.
* 39.984425,-75.223250 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1938 picture of this piece
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+wikipeadia.org's Daniel Chester French page
+manncenter.org

The Burghers of Calais
Auguste Rodin, 1884 - 1895 (cast 1925)
* group of people standing
* moved outside 2011
* East side of the Rodin Museum. North side of the Parkway between 21st and 22nd.
* 39.961800,-75.173750 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+bronze-gallery.com's Auguste Rodin page
+rodinmuseum.org

Silenus and the Infant Bacchus
Praxiteles, 1885 (cast of 400 BC original)
* Statue of Bacchus and Silenus
* two people, one standing, one carried
* Artist is an "attribution"
* Kelly Drive, past Fairmount.
* 39.968730,-75.182725 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Praxiteles page
+wikipedia.org's Bacchus/Dionysus page
+wikipedia.org's Silenus page

Fleisher Medallion
1886 (year of building)
* Representation of Jesus and Mary
* small people standing, partial people, winged cherubs, headgear, plants
* Wall. Fleisher Art Memorial. North side of Catherine between 7th and 8th.
* 39.939090,-75.155225 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+fleisher.org

Church of the Savior Entrance
Charles Marquedent Burns (Architect), 1889
* Relief featuring Jesus
* small kneeling, sitting, horizontal, standing people, headgear
* According to the Architecture page on the Cathedral site the facade survived the 1902 fire, so I am listing the date for this piece as 1889.
* Entrance. Episcopal Cathedral. East side of 38th, North of Chestnut.
* 39.955717,-75.198085 [map] [nearby]
* On the Chestnut 29th to 40th tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Charles Marquedent Burns page
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+philadelphiacathedral.org

Dickens and Little Nell
Francis Edwin Elwell, 1890
* Only known statue of Charles Dickens
* two people, one standing, one sitting, chair
* Clark Park. North side of Chester, West of 43rd.
* 39.948625,-75.209550 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+Article about this piece by Martha Rosso
+phillyhistory.org 1910 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Francis Edwin Elwell page
+wikipedia.org's Charles Dickens page
+wikipedia.org Clark Park page

Native Americans, Swedish Settlers and Eagles
Alexander Milne Calder, 1894
* big people standing, sitting, eagles
* Part of the whole building's art. Around the tower of City Hall. Broad and Market.
* 39.952750,-75.163350 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+undated picture of part of this piece in the studio from phillyhistory.org
+another picture of part of this piece in the studio from phillyhistory.org
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Milne Calder page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page

Spirit of Transportation
Karl Bitter, 1895
* big group of people, mostly standing, some sitting, horses, sheep, oxen, wagon and carriage, basket of fruit, model train, model boat, model airship
* inscription:
This panel, the conception and work of Karl Bitter, sculptor, was executed in 1895 and placed in the waiting room of Broad Street Station Philadelphia from which place it was removed to this site in January, 1933. The spirit of transportation is represented in triumphant procession of progress led by a little child carrying a model of an airship, a prophetic vision of a mode of transportation to come.
* North Waiting Room. 30th Street Station. Northeast corner, 30th and Market.
* 39.956140,-75.182025 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of Technology tour
* Exhibits: Mass Transit
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Karl Bitter page
+wikipedia.org's 30th Street Station page

Mary and Jesus
1897 (date of building)
* statue of Jesus and Mary
* people, one standing, one sitting, crown, scepter
* Up on the wall. Saint Mary's Episcopal Church. North side of Bainbridge, West of 18th.
* 39.943750,-75.173075 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fitler Square tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page

University Museum Medallions
John Ross, 1899
* two people, one standing, one sitting, headgear, scarab, sphinx
* Walls of the Lower Courtyard. Penn Museum. South side of South, East of 33rd.
* 39.949160,-75.191140 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* See also:
+penn.museum

St. Maron Church Cross and Mosaics
1902 (year of building)
* symbol and mosaics of Jesus and Mary
* three bar cross, standing person, held child, headgear, ship, buildings, clouds, plants, candle
* The upper mosaic says 1997 at the bottom
* Front wall and entrance. Saint Maron Maronite Catholic Church. North side of Ellsworth, West of 10th.
* 39.935762,-75.160576 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Mosaic
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+saintmaron.org

Philadelphia Maneto
1905 (approximate, installed 2014)
* small standing women, scroll, cornucopia, shield, disembodied hand and arm, scales and plow, ship
* Was at the Fante-Leone Public Pool at Montrose and Darien, which was closed in 2004.
* East end of Cianfrani Park. Northeast of the Northeast corner of 8th and Fitzwater.
* 39.940650,-75.155100 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+philaplace.org article about the Fonte-Leone Public Pool
+hiddencityphila.org article about the city seal which mentions this version
+myphillypark.org/cianfrani-park

Rebecca at the Well
John J. Boyle, 1908
* Biblical scene of Rebecca
* people standing, head coverings, walking stick, jug, camels
* inscription:
Drink and I will give thy camels drink also.- Genesis XXIV:XIV
I give this legacy for a triple purpose: to ornament the city that William Penn founded, to refresh the weary and thirsty, both man and beast, and to commemorate a fact of sacred story. - Extract from the will of Mary Rebecca Darby Smith
This monument was removed from Twelth and Spring Garden Streets and erected by the Philadelphia Fountain Society 1934
* East end of the Horticulture Center. Horticultural Drive. East of Belmont..
* 39.983625,-75.208700 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Moved
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's John J. Boyle page
+wikipedia.org's Rebecca page
+myphillypark.org's Horticulture Center page

Convent of Divine Love
Paul Monaghan (Architect), 1914 (date of building)
* Relief of winged Jesus
* sitting, standing, winged people, sword, dove, sun, dragon heads, symbols
* inscription:
Chapel Entrance: Venite Jesum Adoremus
:Convent Entrance: Come holy spirit. Beneath the shadow of thy wings we dwell.
* Whole building. Convent of Divine Love. Southwest corner, 22nd and Green.
* 39.965285,-75.174400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Paul Monaghan page
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+adorationsisters.org

Henry Melchior Muhlenberg
J. Otto Schweizer, 1917
* Statue of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg
* group of people standing, sitting, all the women wearing bonnets
* inscription:
Patriarch of the Lutheran Church in America
Pastor in Philadelphia
1742-1787
* In the driveway of the United Lutheran Seminary. East side of Germantown Ave. just North of Allens Lane.
* 40.061775,-75.191925 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's J. Otto Schweizer page
+wikipedia.org's Henry Melchior Muhlenberg page
+unitedlutheranseminary.edu

Auto Parts Logo
1923
* logo, standing person, hat, tire
* Not clear what company this was a logo for.
* Wall. Northwest corner, 16th and Fairmount.
* 39.967250,-75.163810 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified

Fiske Portal
Nicola D'Ascenzo Studios, Edward Maene, Milton Bennett Medary (Architect), Samuel Yellin, 1923
* Statue of Jesus
* people standing, halos and cross
* There is some disagreement about this piece across online references. The church site calls it the "Fiske Doors". The Smithsonian catalog entry only lists Yellin as an artist, who according to other sites only made the metal straps,which are only partially shown here. The Smithsonian and church websites list different inscriptions. I have listed both here. The piece is listed as "Christ in Majesty" on the church site and some Wikipedia articles but according to the Wikipedia "Christ in Majesty" page, that specific designation of iconography shows Jesus on a throne, not the cross as shown here.
* inscription:
(observed and on the church website): Come unto me all that are heavy laden and I will give you rest.
(on the Smithsonian website): NON EST HIC ALIUD NISI DOMUS DEI ET PORTA COELI + M + S + LOUIS SAMUEL FISKE : OBIT XI NOV MCMXVI + R + I + P + (THIS IS NOTHING ELSE BUT THE HOUSE OF GOD AND THE GATE OF HEAVEN)
* Entrance. Saint Mark's Church. North side of Locust between 16th and 17th.
* 39.948775,-75.168500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Christ in Majesty page
+philadelphiabuildings.org Nicola D'Ascenzo page
+wikipedia.org's Edward Maene page
+wikipedia.org's Milton Bennett Medary page
+philadelphiabuildings.orgs's Samuel Yellin page
+samuelyellin.com
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+saintmarksphiladelphia.org

Integrity Trust Company Classical Scene
Paul Philippe Cret (Architect), 1924
* Relief with Athena and Hermes
* people standing, sitting, winged helmet, kerykeion, tablet, furniture
* This is from the redesigned middle third of the original building.
* inscription:
MDCCCLXXXVII
MDCCCCX .II.
* Wall. North side of Chestnut between 7th and 8th.
* 39.949550,-75.153000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Independence Mall tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+wikipedia.org's Paul Philippe Cret page
+wikipedia.org's Athena page
+wikipedia.org's Hermes page

City Seal
John Molitor (Architect), 1925
* small seal of the city, standing people, ship, plow, scroll, food
* Was on the Southwest corner, Juniper and Race. Removed from the building 2008 prior to demolition for Convention Center expansion. Coordinates were entered after the demolition and are approximate.
* Wall.
* 39.956055,-75.161750 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+phillyhistory.org's 1928 picture of the front of the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's John Molitor page

Independence Building Reliefs
1925
* Relief medallions of Athena and Hermes
* small sitting, kneeling, standing people, angel, helmets, Independence Hall tower, machines and tools, papers, scrolls, and books, ship, cornucopias, symbols and allegories
* Best viewed from the North side of Walnut
* Entrance, North and West walls. South side of Walnut, East of 5th.
* 39.947415,-75.149200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Washington Square tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building
+wikipedia.org's Athena page
+wikipedia.org's Hermes page

Penn Athletic Club
Milton Bennett Medary (Architect), 1925
* small lion heads, standing people, athletic equipment
* West Wall. Northeast corner, 18th and Locust.
* 39.949300,-75.170750 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* Exhibits: Athletic
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building
+wikipedia.org's Milton Bennett Medary page

Fidelity Mutual Building
Lee Lawrie, 1926 - 1927
* Building renamed in honor of Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman
* big and small people standing sitting, furniture, weapons, kite, ships, tools and machines, dogs, horses, alligators, elephants, owls, squirrels, buildings, trains, plants, symbols and words
* Originally an insurance building. Donated to the Art Museum by the Perelmans. The pictures here are only a representative sampling of the art.
* inscription:
Pennsylvania side:
In the honor and perpetuity of the family is founded the state. In the nobler life of the household is the nobler life of mankind.
26th side:
He labors best who loves best : the finest work of a man's life is to open the doors of opportunity to those who depend on him.
* The whole building. Perelman Building. Northwest corner of Fairmount and Pennsylvania.
* 39.967490,-75.179490 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Labor
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+Max Buten's picture of one of the reliefs
+Another Max Buten picture of one of the reliefs
+wikipedia.org's Lee Lawrie page
+wikipedia.org's Raymond G. Perlman page

Great Seals of Cities and States
Paul Philippe Cret (Architect), Leon Hermant, 1926
* big Seals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, standing people, arm, scales and plow, ship, basket, fruit, scroll, horses, eagle
* The Philadelphia and Pennsylvania seals are in Philadelphia. The Camden and New Jersey seals (not pictured) are in Camden.
* Bridge anchorages. Ben Franklin Bridge. West of Columbus on Race and South of Vine on Water.
* 39.954225,-75.140300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn's Landing tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Paul Philippe Cret page
+wikipedia.org's Leon Hermant page
+wikipedia.org's Benjamin Franklin Bridge page

Central Library Pediments
John Donnelly Company, 1927
* big groups of people, some standing, some sitting, sphinx, pyramid, urn, plant, chair, globe, stylus, scroll, tablet and books, typewriter and printing press
* Pediments. Central Library. North side of Vine between 19th and 20th.
* 39.959300,-75.171100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+freelibrary.org's Central Library page

Penn Mutual Building Doors
Robert Warren Noble (Architect), 1931
* small groups of people standing, sitting, machines and tools, furniture, baskets and jugs, books and scrolls, dogs, flowers, weapons, helmet, head in profile
* Entrance. Penn Mutual Building. South side of Walnut between 5th and 6th.
* 39.947525,-75.150250 [map] [nearby]
* On the Washington Square tour
* Exhibits: Labor
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Robert Warren Noble page
+wikipedia.org's Penn Mutual page

Art Museum North Pediment
Carl Paul Jennewein, 1932 (Museum website says 1933)
* group of people, some standing, some sitting or lying, winged person, headgear, staff, sun, sword, furniture, musical instrument, owl, snake, lion
* North Pediment. Front of the Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965625,-75.180275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Carl Paul Jennewein page
+philamuseum.org

All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors
J. Otto Schweizer, 1934
* group of people standing, torch, hats and helmets, shield, eagles and large feather, horses, seal of Pennsylvania
* inscription:
front: Erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in honor of her colored soldiers.
back: To commemorate the heroism and sacrifice of all colored soldiers who served in the various wars engaged in by the United States of America that a lasting record shall be made of their unselfish devotion to duty as an inspiration to future generations this monument is dedicated May 30, 1934.
right: American Revolution, Civil War, Indian Wars
left: Spanish American War, Phillipine Insurrection, World War
* West side of Logan Square. Aviator Park. Southeast of 20th and the Parkway.
* 39.958320,-75.171800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Moved, War, Black Lives
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1935 picture of this piece from a previous location in Fairmount Park
+One of Max Buten's pictures of this piece
+Another of Max Buten's pictures of this piece
+wikipedia.org's J. Otto Schweizer page
+wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page

General George G. Meade Public School
Irwin T. Catharine (Architect), 1936
* School named for George Gordon Meade
* partial standing people, lamps
* East entrance. Gen. George G. Meade School. West side of 18th, North of Oxford.
* 39.978350,-75.164650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Temple Southwest tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org Irwin T. Catharine page
+wikipedia.org's George Meade page
+wikipedia.org George Meade School page

Spanning the Continent
Robert Laurent, 1937
* two people standing, farm implement, bonnet
* Central Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.973275,-75.190700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Robert Laurent page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

Welcoming to Freedom
Maurice Sterne, 1939
* Quotes from William Cullen Bryant and Abraham Lincoln
* two people, one standing, one sitting
* inscription:
With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right. As God gives us to see the right, let us strive to finish the work we are in.
- Abraham Lincoln
Here the free spirit of mankind at length throws its first fetters off and who shall place a limit to the giant's unchained strength, or curb his swiftness in the forward race.
- William Cullen Bryant
* Central Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.973885,-75.191000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Maurice Sterne page
+wikipedia.org's William Cullen Bryant page
+wikipedia.org's Abraham Lincoln page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

Juvenile Protection
Louis Milione, 1940
* big group of people, some standing, some sitting, plants, symbols of justice, law and peace
* West pediment. Family Court (old building). North side of Vine East of 19th..
* 39.959150,-75.169950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+powerlibrary.org page that includes biographical information for Louis Milione
+philadelphiabuildings.org Municipal Courthouse entry

Settling of the Seaboard
Wheeler Williams, 1942
* Quotes from William Penn and Alexander Whitaker
* group of people, standing, sitting, trees, turkey
* inscription:
front:
I have great love and regard towards you and desire to win and gain your love and friendship by a kind, just and peacable life and the people I send are of the same mind and shall in all things behave themselves accordingly.
-William Penn to the Indians
If we consider the almost miraculous beginning and continuance of this plantation we must needs confess that God hath opened this passage unto us and led us by the hand unto this work.
-Aleaxander Whitaker
back:
We yield unfeigned thanks and and praise
for the return of seed-time and harvest
for the increase of the ground
and the gathering in of the fruits thereof
and for all other blessings
of Thy merciful providence
bestowed upon this nation and people
-The Book of Common Prayer
A Land is Settled
* South Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.972440,-75.190360 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Wheeler Williams page
+wikipedia.org's William Penn page
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Whitaker page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

Evelyn Taylor Price Sundial
Beatrice Fenton, 1947
* Tribute to Evelyn Taylor Price
* small children standing, plants, sundial
* inscription: A tribute to Evelyn Taylor Price, President, Rittenhouse Square Flower Market Association, 1916-1939, Rittenhouse Square Improvement Association, 1934-1946. Erected by her friends.
* Rittenhouse Square. Near the Southwest corner of 18th and Walnut.
* 39.949735,-75.171420 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1949 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Beatrice Fenton page
+findagrave.com's Evelyn Taylor Price page
+wikipedia.org's Rittenhouse Square page
+friendsofrittenhouse.org

War Memorial Flagpole
Charles Rudy, 1951
* group of people standing
* Also known as All Wars Memorial to Penn Alumni
* inscription:
The University of Pennsylvania
1740 To her sons who died in the service of their country 1950
A brood of sturdy men who stood for freedom and for truth. -Sir Walter Mitchell, class of 1848.
This memorial presented by Walter H. Annenberg, class of 1931.
* East side of 33rd South of Walnut (across from Smith Walk).
* 39.951375,-75.190180 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+michenermuseum.org's Charles Rudy page

Social Consciousness
Jacob Epstein, 1954
* Quote from Walt Whitman
* big people, some standing, some not
* Was next to the back steps of the Art Museum. Moved August, 2019. The first three pictures are from the current location.
* inscription:
A grand sane towering seated mother
Chair'd in the adamant of Time.
-Walt Whitman
* On the walkway that runs East from 36th just South of Walnut.
* 39.952600,-75.194475 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jacob Epstein page
+wikipedia.org's Walt Whitman page

The Great Doctor
Waldemar Raemisch, 1955
* big group of people, standing, sitting
* Formerly on the North side of the Parkway between 19th and 20th. Moved August, 2008. The first two pictures are from the original location. The third and fourth pictures were taken during installation at the new site.
* Collectively known as Spirit of the Juveniles with The Great Mother
* In front of the School of the Future. North side of Parkside at 40th and Girard.
* 39.974775,-75.203800 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* Exhibits: Medical, Moved
* See also:
+blog about this piece being moved
+wikipedia.org's Waldemar Raemisch page
+sof.philasd.org

The Great Mother
Waldemar Raemisch, 1955
* big group of people, standing, sitting, book
* Formerly on the North side of the Parkway bewteen 19th and 20th. Moved August, 2008. The first two pictures are from the original location. The third and fourth pictures were taken during installation at the new site.
* Collectively known as Spirit of the Juveniles with The Great Doctor
* In front of the School of the Future. North side of Parkside at 40th and Girard.
* 39.974750,-75.203650 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+blog about this piece being moved
+wikipedia.org's Waldemar Raemisch page
+sof.philasd.org

Firemen
Gerd Utescher, 1964
* small group of people standing, some partial, hatchet, hats
* Wall. West side of Richmond, North of Kirkbride.
* 40.001275,-75.065950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lower Northeast tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+askart.com's Gerd Utescher page

Guardians of Fire
Gerd Utescher, 1964
* small group of people standing, fire
* In front of Engine Company 1. East side of Broad, South of Bainbridge.
* 39.942290,-75.165525 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+askart.com's Gerd Utescher page

City Seal
Dexter Jones, 1966
* big seal of the city, standing people, ship, plow, scroll, food
* Entrance. Municipal Services Building. North side of JFK between Broad and 15th.
* 39.953900,-75.164420 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+woodmereartmuseum.org's Dexter Jones page
+nationalsculpture.org's Dexter Jones Award

Dancing Children
Henry Mitchell, 1968
* small people dancing, sitting, hats, bench, baby carriage, knitting needles, dog
* Above the entrance. Cobbs Creek Recreation Center. West side of 63rd at Locust.
* 39.957965,-75.248125 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+cantonartcollection.com's Henry Mitchell bio

Women Washing
Dexter Jones, 1968
* three people, one standing, two kneeling, plants, basket, water
* Wall. Lindbergh, Northeast of 58th.
* 39.928310,-75.218950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Southwest Philly tour
* Exhibits: Labor
* See also:
+woodmereartmuseum.org's Dexter Jones page
+nationalsculpture.org's Dexter Jones Award

The Family
Charles Parks, 1970
* small people standing, sitting and kneeling
* Marshall Walkway (1 block South of Poplar between 6th and 7th).
* 39.966250,-75.148100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Northern Liberties tour
* Exhibits: Black Lives
* See also:
+ wikipedia.org's Charles Parks page

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
* See also:
+hksculpt.com

Untitled
Mark Maroshick, 1970
* group of children standing spelling the word cat
* Earlier pictures found on the internet suggest this piece may have been reconfigured since it was originally installed.
* Wall. North side of the Shot Tower Recreation Center. North side of Carpenter West of Front.
* 39.934800,-75.146100 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* See also:
+ushistory.org's Shot Tower page

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:
+hksculpt.com
+firemanshallmuseum.org's Engine 28 page

Policeman and Children
Gerd Utescher, 1971
* group of people standing, hat
* according to the Smithsonian the title is unofficial
* Over the entrance. 35th District Police Precinct. West side of Broad, South of Champlost.
* 40.044220,-75.143750 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+askart.com's Gerd Utescher page
+phillypolice.com's 35th District page

Fireman Rescuing Woman
Gerd Utescher, 1972
* two people, one standing, one carried, fire helmet with 51
* According to the Smithsonian both the title and the artist attribution are unofficial.
* South facing wall. Engine Company 51. East side of Old York South of Champlost.
* 40.044265,-75.144380 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+askart.com's Gerd Utescher page
+firemanshallmuseum.org's Engine 51 page

A Friend
Charles Parks, 1976
* two people, one standing, one sitting, hat, gun
* Was on the South side of Race between 7th and 8th outside the Roundhouse. Removed some time prior to August 18, 2022
* 39.954750,-75.152000 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters, Missing
* See also:
+ wikipedia.org's Charles Parks page
+whyy.org article about The Roundhouse

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
* See also:
+hksculpt.com

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 last picture is from the original location.
* inscription:
The Phillies played at Veterans Stadium, 1971-2003. They reached the post-season seven times and won three National League Pennants (1980, 1983, 1993). The Phillies' greatest moment was winning the World Series over the Kansas City Royals, October 21, 1980, before 65,838 delirious fans at the Vet. Twice, the Phillies hosted the All-Star Game, 1976 and 1996, with the National League winning both games.
Following the last out of the 2003 season, the Phillies closed Veterans Stadium with an emotional Closing Ceremony that featured a parade of alumni and the 2003 team. Tug McGraw, who got the final out in the 1980 World Series win, threw the simulated last pitch. The date was September 28, 11,859 days after the first game, April 10, 1971.
Hundreds of youth from the area played at Veterans Stadium through numerous baseball programs, including the Carpenter Cup for high school players, Liberty Bell Classic and Bill Giles Cup for colleges and Philadelphia Recreation Department Games. The Home Run Derby championships were held there annually.
* North side of Pattison East of Broad.
* 39.905200,-75.170300 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, Moved
* See also:
+wikipedia.org Joe Brown page

Score!
Gil Whitman, 1976
* small 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 last 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] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, Moved
* See also:
+lcme.com's Gil Whitman obituary
+xfinitylive.com

Tackle
Joe Brown, 1976
* big people standing, football, helmets
* Originally on the walkway around Veterans Stadium until it was torn down in 2004. The last picture is from the original location.
* inscription:
Veterans Stadium was home to the Eagles from 1971 through two playoff games in January 2003. Biggest of their 11 playoff games at the Vet was a 20-7 win over the bitter rival Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship game before 70,696 roaring fans, January 11, 1981.
The Vet was home to another pro football team, the Philadelphia Stars, of the United States Football League. The Stars played there during the 1983 and 1984 USFL seasons. Included was one playoff game in their initial season.
Seventeen times the Army/Navy college football classic was played at the Vet. The stadium was home to Temple University football, 1974-2002. Among other college teams that made their appearances at the Vet were Notre Dame, Penn State, BYU, Villanova, Florida A&M, Howard University and Delaware State.
* North side of Pattison, East of Broad.
* 39.905440,-75.172125 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, Moved
* See also:
+wikipedia.org Joe Brown page

Center of Mass I
Ken Clark, 1977
* abstract nested circles, groups of people standing, kneeling
* the top portion of this piece is too scribbled on to be accurately retouched.
* Center of Russo Park. Down the path from the Southeast side of Torresdale, Northeast of Cottman.
* 40.030100,-75.033425 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lower Northeast tour

First Step
Ken Clark, 1977
* small people standing
* Picariello Playground. Southeast side of Calera Rd., Northeast of Red Lion, past the ball fields.
* 40.080750,-74.989675 [map] [nearby]

Together Family
Ken Clark, 1977
* people standing
* Hanging from the top of the wall. Northeast of the Northeast corner, Germantown and Sedgwick.
* 40.057460,-75.188050 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour

Ned Wolf Memorial
Peter Rockwell, 1978
* In memory of Ned Wolf
* small people standing, dog
* Also listed as "Children at Play"
* Lincoln Drive and Wissahickon.
* 40.030025,-75.187250 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Peter Rockwell page
+hiddencityphila.org article about Peter Rockwell's Philadelphia pieces
+puintlaw.org's History and Mission page including founding by Ned Wolf

Hurry
William King, 1980
* two people standing
* North side of Polett Walk between 12th and 13th.
* 39.981500,-75.154200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Temple Campus tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's William King page

Family
Timothy Duffield, 1981
* big people standing
* Was on the North side of Market St. between 18th and 19th. Permanently removed by the building's new owners some time in 2016, whereabouts unknown, possibly scrapped.
* 39.953450,-75.170950 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Favorites, Missing
* See also:
+broadstreetreview.com article about the piece disappearing
+inquirer.com obituary for Timothy Duffield

McVeigh Children's Relief
Anthony Visco, 1981
* small groups of children standing, sitting, sticks, balls, and swings
* Access is through the gate on D. The picture of the West side of the piece (the side with the swings, which is in much worse physical condition than the East side) has been heavily retouched to remove scribbled names.
* On the grounds of the McVeigh Recreation Center. South side of Ontario West of D.
* 40.000610,-75.121435 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* See also:
+woodmereartmuseum.org's Anthony Visco page

Caring
Ken Clark, 1982
* small people standing
* In a small park on the Southwest corner of Addison and Perth (West and North of 7th and Lombard).
* 39.943725,-75.154635 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour

Untitled
Lark Lucas, 1982
* people standing, sitting, hats, umbrellas, food, musical instruments, machines and tools, balloons, airplanes, signs, buildings, plants, birds, elephant, giraffe, camel
* visible through the fence
* Walls. North side of Filbert, West of 34th.
* 39.956900,-75.192250 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of Technology tour
* See also:
+publicartarchive.org's Lark Lucas page

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 Robert Venturi page
+wikipedia.org's Denise Scott Brown page
+wikipedia.org's William Penn page

Fire Rescue Scene of Infant
Rebecca Rose, 1986
* small people standing, carried, helmets, fire-fighting equipment, parts of building
* Wall. South side of Snyder just West of 4th.
* 39.922225,-75.153775 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+rebecca-rose.wixsite.com/rosebridge

The Tableau
1986
* Representations of Adam, David, Eve, Isaiah and The Magi
* groups of people, standing people, furniture, sitting people, headgear, staffs, crutch, tools, Earth, sun, moon, planets, stars, water, buildings, plants, lion, lamb, food, serpent, symbols
* Includes a representation of the City Hall William Penn
* inscription: A series of 8 Sculptured Murals commissioned by Monsigner Charles V. Devlin, PA, in 1986.
The first half of the tableau tells a story via excerpts from biblical history from the creation of the world to the birth of Jesus Christ:
I. Creation
II. Expulsion from the Garden of Eden
III. The Prophet Isaiah prophesying the Messiah
IV. King David
V. The Three Wisemen of the Epiphnany
The second half depicts the mission of St. John the Evangelist Church and how we can all continue the mystery of God's love by caring for the needs of:
VI. The sick
VII. The homeless and needy
VIII. The imprisoned
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was naked and you clothed me, ...I was ill and you comforted me, in prison and you came to visit me."
* North side of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market.
* 39.951300,-75.161300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Adam page
+wikipedia.org's David page
+wikipedia.org's Eve page
+wikipedia.org's Isaiah page
+wikipedia.org's Magi page
+stjohnsphilly.org

Tribute to Nursing
Cathy Hopkins, 1989
* small people, one standing, one sitting
* inscription:
In honor of
Our Nurses
Past, Present and Future
Genorously donated by
Presbyterian's Nursing Alumni
and
Ladies Aid Society
May 6, 1989
* North side of the traffic circle of the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. East and North of 39th and Filbert.
* 39.958740,-75.199000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Powelton tour
* Exhibits: Medical, Labor
* See also:
+inquirer.com's Cathy Hopkins obituary
+pennmedicine.org's Penn Presbyterian Medical Center page

Riverwalk
Andrew Leicester, 1990
* heads, standing people, horses, fish, mermaids
* Originally installed next to and along the sidewalk in front of Pier 3, on the East side of Columbus, North of Market. Between 1990 and 2022 it gradually disappeared. For several years the part in the first picture with the small human heads was all that remained. As of April 30, 2022, even that was gone.
* 39.950125,-75.140500 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+andrewleicester.com

United States Mint Historical Plaque
1992
* small buildings, standing people, sitting people, cart, horses, plants, flags, clouds
* inscription:
On this site stood The First United States Mint
First Public Building Authorized by the United States Government
This plaque dedicated for the bicentennial of the U.S. Mint 1792-1992
First Mint 1792-1833 7th Street between Market and Arch
Second Mint 1833-1901 Juniper and Chestnut Sts.
Third Mint 1901-1969 16th and Spring Garden Sts.
Fourth Mint 1969 - 5th and Arch Sts.
* Wall. East side of 7th between Market and Arch.
* 39.952240,-75.151550 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Crucifixion
1993 (installed? year St. Elizabeth was closed)
* statue of Jesus
* small group of people standing and crucified, kneeling, with headgear
* Was in the parking lot on the Northwest corner of 17th and Race. As of 5/19/2021 the pieces are near the wall on Vine behind a fence and parked cars (see last picture). The crucified Christ appears to be horizontal on the sidewalk. I have no information about the relationship between the statues and St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, or who the three women are.
* inscription: St. Elizabeth Catholic Church founded 1872
* 39.956950,-75.167700 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing, Religious, Unidentified
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+archphila.org

Stroll
William King, 1995
* big abstract people strolling
* South Street Footbridge. South between Front and Columbus.
* 39.940850,-75.143150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn's Landing tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's William King page

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

Freedom
Zenos Frudakis, 2000
* small people standing, parts of people, tools, cat
* Wall. South side of Vine, West of 16th.
* 39.957975,-75.166000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Franklin Town tour
* See also:
+zenosfrudakis.com

Irish Memorial
Glenna Goodacre, 2002 (opened late 2003)
* small group of people standing, lying and sitting, grave stones, crosses, shovel, part of a ship, luggage, cane, hats
* Was on the Southeast corner, Front and Chestnut. Moved late 2023 through early 2024. Pictures are from the original location.
* inscription: (excerpt)
Remembrance
The hunger ended
but it never went away
It was there in silent memories,
from one generation
to the next,
The time to take away
the silence has come,
to commemorate,
to mourn what was lost
to celebrate what survives -
without apology or fear.
We have it in our power
not only to remember
what took place but to relive it...
To find in the hungry and lost,
not a different race...
but the faces of our ancestors...
An image of ourselves.
-Peter Quinn
* Southwest corner of Foglietta Plaza. Northeast corner of Spruce and 38th Parallel Place.
* 39.944500,-75.143825 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn's Landing tour
* Exhibits: Favorites, Moved
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Glenna Goodacre page

Addams Family Silhouette
2003
* Reference to the work of Charles Addams
* small people standing, sign
* Originally installed in the courtyard behind the gates.
* Wall. Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall. West side of 36th between Walnut and Locust Walk.
* 39.953000,-75.194950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+Charles Addams bio from westfieldnj.com
+Charles Addams bio from toonpedia.com
+upenn.edu Almanac article about the Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall

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

Duckrey School Mosaics
Barbara Gesshel, 2005 (restored)
* School named for, and quote from Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey
* partial, standing, sitting people, boats, cow, birds, snakes, lizards, plants, fish, butterfly, sun, building
* inscription:
First: "Once upon a time"
Second: "...love and brotherhood are the strongest forces on Earth" -Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey
* South Entrances. Tanner Duckrey School. North side of Diamond, East of 16th.
* 39.985250,-75.159200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Temple Southwest tour
* Exhibits: Black Lives, Mosaic
* See also:
+publicartarchive.org's Barbara Gesshel page
+wikipedia.org's Tanner Duckrey page
+duckrey.philasd.org

Labour Monument
John Kindness, 2010
* Representations of and quote from Eugene V. Debs, Joe Hill and Karen Gay Silkwood
* partial, standing, sitting and kneeling people, hats, musical instruments, tools, bags and buckets, train, plants
* The title shown is the artist's title. The Association for Public Art lists it as "The Labor Monument: Philadelphia's Tribute to the American Worker"
* inscription:
Eugene V. Debs 1855-1926
1900 Farm Workers "Si Sepuede"
1905 IWW - The Wobblies - "Don't waste your time mourning. Organize." - Joe Hill, 1918
1912 Textile Workers
1968 Sanitation Workers - "I am a man"
Karen Gay Silkwood 1940-74
The worst thief is he who steals the playtime of children
* Center of Elmwood Park. Southwest of 71st and Buist.
* 39.913850,-75.237740 [map] [nearby]
* On the Southwest Philly tour
* Exhibits: Labor, Mass Transit
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Child Labor page
+wikipedia.org's Memphis Sanitation Strike page
+wikipedia.org's United Farm Workers page
+wikipedia.org's John Kindness page
+wikipedia.org's Eugene V. Debs page
+wikipedia.org's Joe Hill page
+wikipedia.org's Karen Silkwood page
+wikipedia.org's Elmwood Park neighborhood page

Ellen's Bicycle
Isaiah Zagar, 2011
* abstract partial people, bicycle, vertical people, horizontal people, actual plates and bottles
* Wall. South side of South between 12th and 13th.
* 39.943260,-75.162810 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
* Exhibits: Mosaic
* See also:
+phillymagicgardens.org

Riders
William Daniel Travis, 2012
* small people standing
* Was underneath Market between 12th and 13th. Not there when checked 12/12/2024.
* Both platforms. 13th Street L Station.
* 39.951950,-75.160700 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing, Mass Transit
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's 13th Street Station page

The Bond
Jim West, 2017
* Statue of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington
* two people standing, Masonic emblem
* inscription:
Brother George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, first President of the United States, and member of Alexandria Lodge (Fairfax County, Virginia) shows his Masonic Apron to Brother Benjamin Franklin, diplomat who negotiated French involvement in our independence. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and Master of the Loge Les Neuf Soeurs, in Paris. It was a gift from Brother General Lafayette, member of the Loge Contrat Social of Paris, who represented the French government and their commitment to American Independence.
* In front of the Masonic Temple. Northeast corner, Broad and JFK.
* 39.953510,-75.163150 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+jimwestsculptor.com
+ushistory.org's The Electric Ben Franklin
+wikipedia.org's George Washington page
+pamasonictemple.org

Fishtown Hockey Rink Sign
* sign, two people, one standing, one kneeling, hockey equipment
* the facility was renovated in 2023 but the sign predates the renovation
* Above the entrance. Fishtown Recreation Center. West side of E. Montgomery, North of E. Girard.
* 39.971855,-75.127660 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, New, Unidentified
* See also:
+facebook.com/fishtownrecreation

I-95 Sound Barrier Reliefs
* abstract ship, water, standing mummer, headgear, buildings
* Wall. East side of Front at Morris.
* 39.926400,-75.147200 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified

Stack of Books With People
* big books, two people, one standing, one sitting
* The title is unofficial. The only thing resembling an artist signature is a carved ML with the L coming out the bottom of the right vertical of the M.
* Philadelphia University Campus, Northeast of Henry Ave. and School House Lane.
* 40.022550,-75.192750 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson East Falls Campus tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified

The Gates of Hell
Auguste Rodin, 1880 - 1917
* groups of people, partial, standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, and horizontal, furniture, rocks
* Entrance. Rodin Museum. North side of the Parkway between 21st and 22nd.
* 39.961850,-75.174050 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+bronze-gallery.com's Auguste Rodin page
+rodinmuseum.org

Franz Schubert
Henry Baerer, 1891
* Bust of Franz Schubert
* head, people standing, cherubs, musical instruments, plants
* inscription: Grand Prize awarded to the German Singers of Philadelphia Newark, N.J. 4-8ten Juli 1891
* In the middle of the East end loop of the Horticulture Center. Horticulture Drive, East of Belmont.
* 39.983550,-75.209125 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Henry Baerer page
+wikipedia.org's Franz Schubert page
+myphillypark.org's Horticulture Center page

The Washington Monument
Rudolf Siemering, 1897 (restored 1997)
* Monument to George Washington
* big fountains, groups of people, standing people, sitting and reclining people, alligator, bears, birds, bison and oxen, elk and moose, fish, horses, snake, plants, shells, weapons, drum, net, hats, Pennsylvania State Seal
* West end of Eakins Oval. Parkway at 24th.
* 39.964250,-75.179150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1910 picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Rudolf Siemering page
+wikipedia.org's George Washington page
+wikipedia.org's Eakins Oval page

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
1907
* Representations of Jesus, Joseph and Mary
* people sitting, kneeling, standing, headgear, book, manger, furniture, staff, sheep, ox, heads, winged people
* The Springfield side of the building was obscured by scaffolding when these pictures were taken in August, 2010. The church web site has pictures of the front doors.
* inscription: The Word was made flesh
* Whole building. St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Northeast corner, 47th and Springfield.
* 39.947150,-75.215194 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+wikipedia.org's Saint Joseph page
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+desalesphilly.com

Urns
Paul Philippe Cret (Architect), 1913
* small urns, people, standing, sitting, swords and spears
* At the entrances of Rittenhouse Square. South and West of the Southwest corner of 18th and Walnut.
* 39.949975,-75.170950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Paul Philippe Cret page
+wikipedia.org's Rittenhouse Square page
+friendsofrittenhouse.org

Civil War Soldiers Memorial
Hermon Atkins MacNeil, 1921
* big stele, group of people, standing people, angel, hats, weapons, flag, eagle, horse
* The last picture is of the reference to this piece from the mural at 12th and Walnut
* inscription:
front top: One country, one Constitution, one destiny.
front bottom: Each for himself gathered up the cherished purposes of life, its aims and ambitions, its dearest affections, and flung all with life itself into the scale of battle.
back: Donaldson, The Peninsula, Antietem, Murfreesborg, Chancelorsville, Gettysburg, Chickanagua, Chattanooga, Petersburg, Atlanta, Appomatox, 1861-1865
* North side of the Parkway, West of 20th.
* 39.959650,-75.172650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+another phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Hermon Atkins MacNeil page

Fidelity Bank Building
Richard William Morton Keast (Architect), Edward Paul Simon (Architect), Grant Miles Simon (Architect), 1928
* reclining people, heads, standing people, headgear, hammer, artists tools, quill and scroll, dragons, ship, weapons, lion, tree, donkey, sun, sundial
* Keast is listed in two places as the actual designer of the building, but Simon and Simon are officially credited.
* inscription:
Libertas Americana, 4 Juil 1776
Non sine diis animosusinians 17 Oct. 1777 - 19 Oct. 1781
Fugio. 1787, Mind your business
Value me as you please
Masathusets
* Whole building. East side of Broad between Sansom and Walnut.
* 39.949675,-75.163925 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Richard William Morton Keast page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Edward Paul Simon page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Grant Miles Simon page

Wisdom and Commerce
Alfred-Alphonse Bottiau, 1932
* big sitting people, chairs, standing person, tree, owl, ship mast and sails
* Flanking the entrance. North side of Chestnut, East of 10th.
* 39.950050,-75.156650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alfred-Alphonse Bottiau page

The Birth of a Nation
Henry Kreis, 1943
* Quote from George Washington
* cannon, group of people standing, eagle, idea
* inscription:
front:
We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unaliable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.
-Declaration of Independence
back:
The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered as deeply as finally staked on the experiment intrusted to the hands of the American people.
-First Inaugural of George Washington
A Nation is Formed
* South Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.972750,-75.190490 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+medallicartcollector.com's Henry Kreis page
+wikipedia.org's George Washington page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

The Spirit of Enterprise
Jacques Lipchitz, 1950 - 1960
* Quote from Theodore Roosevelt
* big eagle, snake, person leaning forward
* inscription: Our nation glorious in youth and strength looks into the future with fearless and eager eyes as vigorous as a young man to run a race. -Theodore Roosevelt
* Central Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.973600,-75.190875 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jacque Lipchitz page
+wikipedia.org's Theodore Roosevelt page
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page

Tuscan Girl Fountain
Oscar Stonorov, Jorio Vivarelli, 1965
* fountain, four people, one standing, three not standing, globe
* Wall. Southwest corner, Cherry and the Parkway.
* 39.956100,-75.168550 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Oscar Stonorov page
+macn.it's Jorio Vivarelli page

Clothespin
Claes Oldenburg, 1976
* big clothespin, abstract standing people
* The sculpture is an elongated version of Brancusi's Kiss.
* Referenced by Under the Clothespin
* Top of the concourse stairs. In front of Centre Square. South side of Market at 15th.
* 39.952400,-75.16570 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+Travis Truman's picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Claes Oldenburg page
+wikipedia.org's Centre Square page

Nuevo Fuego/New Fire
Cesar Viveros, 2006
* sun face, standing people, hats
* Was on the North side of Girard at Germantown (West of 2nd). Replaced with new construction some time before 2022. The picture is of the sculptural elements. There was a painted mural above them.
* Wall.
* 39.969790,-75.140360 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+muralarts.org's Cesar Viveros page

Finding Home
Kathryn Pannepacker, Josh Sarantitis, 2011
* big idea, hands and partial standing people, loom, headgear
* inscription: in visible dignity
* Wall. North side of Ludlow across from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market.
* 39.951450,-75.161275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* See also:
+publicartarchive.org's page for this piece
+publicartarchive.org's Kathryn Pannepacker page
+joshsarantitis.com
+stjohnsphilly.org

Suburban Station
Isaiah Zagar, 2012
* sign, words, standing, running, walking, sitting people, faces, hats, glasses, abstract designs
* inscription:
Welcome to Suburban Station Concourse
Every day in Philadelphia
lips, nose, eyes
Love
hat
shoes
boots
my phone
lost and found
so many places
Talk Radio
Worth Millions
Walkers
Do I have my wallet????
Seeing see
stockings
gaberdine
* Inside. Suburban Station. Underground, North of the Southeast corner of 17th and JFK..
* 39.954275,-75.168075 [map] [nearby]
* On the JFK North tour
* Exhibits: Mosaic, Mass Transit
* See also:
+phillymagicgardens.org
+wikipedia.org's Suburban Station page

Washington Crossing the Delaware
Guangxi Qihe Bronze Studio, Emanuel Leutze, Dr. QiongZhao (Ellen) Schicktanz, 2017 (installed)
* Full figure relief of George Washington
* small people, mostly seated, some standing, hats, weapons, flag, boat with oars, clouds, horses
* inscription: (partial)
This bronze sculpture replicates the famous painting, Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze. It depicts Gen. George Washington leading the Continental Army on a dangerous nighttime crossing of the Delaware River on December 25, 1776 to attack Hessian troops stationed at Trenton. His attack was a final, desperate effort to gain a victory after months of defeats had reduced the Army to a small, exhausted, and demoralized force. Washington's success at Trenton reinvigorated the American cause and kept the Revolution alive.
The painting captures the drama, danger, and desperation of the river crossing, even though a number of details are historically inaccurate, such as the type of boat. The artist, Emanuel Luenze, grew up and was trained in Philadelphia, but created the painting in 1850 after he returned to his native Germany. The painting was a sensation when it was displayed in America the following year.
The sculpture is a donation from Dr. QiongZhao (Ellen) Schicktanz, a naturalized Asian-American artist, in gratitude for her life as an American Citizen.
* North wall. Museum of the American Revolution. South side of Chestnut, East of 3rd.
* 39.948495,-75.145650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Old City tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Emanuel Leutze page
+americangoddessartmuseum.com
+wikipedia.org's George Washington page
+amrevmuseum.org

Schuylkill Avenue Viaduct Decorative Barriers
2021
* people sitting, standing, walking and running, plants, clouds, benches, dogs, baby carriages, Schuylkill Banks logos
* Very similar panels repeat the length of the block. The title is from references in PennDot press releases.
* Fence. West side of Schuylkill Avenue (aka 29th Street) between Chestnut and Walnut.
* 39.952375,-75.182415 [map] [nearby]
* On the Chestnut 29th to 40th tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified

Wistar Institute Entrance
1894
* reclining people, book and quill, owl, standing person, plants
* Entrance. Wistar Institute. West side of 36th between Spruce and Locust.
* 39.951200,-75.195425 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn Campus tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+wistar.org

Civil War Sailors Memorial
Hermon Atkins MacNeil, 1921
* big stele, angel, group of people, standing, lying and kneeling, suggestion of a ship, hats, weapons, anchor, seahorses, eagles
* inscription:
front top: In giving freedom to the slave we assure freedom to the free.
front bottom: All who have labored today in behalf of the Union have wrought for the best interests of the country and the world not only for the present but for all future ages.
back: Port Royal, Port Hatteras, Port Henry, Hampton Roads, New Orleans, Memphis, Port Hudson, Charleston, Mobile Bay, Drury's Bluff, Cherbourg, Fort Fisher, 1961-1865.
* South side of the Parkway, West of 20th.
* 39.959420,-75.172960 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+another phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Hermon Atkins MacNeil page

Bonwit Teller Building
Bella Abdallah, 1927 (approximate)
* small urns, cats, birds, standing people, seated cherubs, pens and books, mirrors, face, Egyptian headpiece, flame
* Artist attribution is from philadelphiabuildings.org
* Entrance. Southwest corner, 17th and Chestnut.
* 39.951430,-75.169000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building

Warwick Hotel
Samuel Brian Baylinson (Architect), 1928
* small crest, helmet, urn with standing people, goat heads, lion heads, human heads, winged people, birds
* Walls. West side of 17th, North of Locust and North side of Locust, West of 17th.
* 39.948940,-75.169800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Rittenhouse Square tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Samuel Brian Baylinson 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
* See also:
+hksculpt.com

Philadelphia Municipal Water System Plaque
1975
* small building and fence, depiction of a fountain, trees, person standing, people sitting, hats, horse, cart
* inscription:
National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
1801-1815
Philadelphia Municipal Water System
Here at Centre Square stood
Philadelphia's First Water Works
The first public water system in America
to use steam for large scale pumping
American Society of Civil Engineers, 1975
* West side, tower South entrance. City Hall. South side of JFK at Broad.
* 39.952550,-75.163600 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page

The Whispering Bells of Freedom
Reginald Beauchamp, 1976
* Memorial to Crispus Attucks
* bells, buildings, people standing, prone, weapons, hats, dog
* 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 in Independence Hall.
* Outside the African American Museum. Northwest corner, 7th and Arch.
* 39.953125,-75.151650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention District tour
* Exhibits: War, Black Lives
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Reginald Beauchamp page
+wikipedia.org's Crispus Attucks page
+aampmuseum.org

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
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's page for this piece

Column Court
Lawrence D. McEwen, Architects, 1997
* hands, world map, peace sign, hearts, standing person, music and musical instruments, food, plants
* Children's Park in Chestnut Hill. Northeast side of Germantown, Northwest of Southampton.
* 40.074650,-75.203700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour
* Exhibits: Peace and Love
* See also:
+mcewenarch.com
+jenksplayground.org

Black Bottom Memorial Wall
Andrea Zemel, 1999
* map, heart and hands symbol, standing people, sitting person, bulldozer, houses, weapons, flag
* a collaborative project with Penn and University City High School students, it was located on the West side of 36th, North of Filbert, on the Southeast corner of the High School, which was torn down in 2015
* inscription:
The Black Bottom was a predominately African American community that once existed between 32nd Street and 40th Street and between Walnut Street and Lancaster Avenue. Within these boundaries was a community based on loyalty, trust, and respect. It was born of economic adversity but based on love. Their love was for their community and its members and they cared for each other as family. Everyone was helpful to one another. The children were raised together. With pride in their hearts and pride for their community prejudice was a stranger to the people of the Black Bottom. The walls of the community were torn down to make way for "Urban Renewal." However the sense of community was planted in the hearts of the members proving that a community can thrive even in a field of barren ground. Resistance did not prevent their neighborhood from being physically destroyed but resistance preserved it in their memories even today. The community still meets every year on the last Sunday in August for the Black Bottom Reunion at Fairmount Park. It is the largest neighborhood gathering in the history of Philadelphia.
We were like a big family, close together until the bulldozers of urban renewal came around. They tore down our neighborhood - but not our spirits! The Black Bottom still is home in our hearts.
We fought to protect our neighborhood and our country.
* Wall art.
* 39.957425,-75.194200 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing, War, Black Lives, Mosaic
* See also:
+iliad.nyc's Andrea Zemel page

Veterans Memorial
2003
* actual and sculpted flags, POW-MIA, Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Army insignia, partial people, standing person, guard tower, anchors, weapons, eagles, ship, globe, snake
* inscription:
Philadelphia City Council in 1970 chose Veteran's Stadium as the name for the city's new sports facility. Veteran's stadium opened April 10, 1971, was closed September 28, 2003 and imploded March 21, 2004.
To commemorate the site of Veteran's Stadium, the Phillies dedicate this monument as an everlasting memorial to veterans who have defended America's freedom since its inception in Philadelphia, July 4, 1776.
* North side of Pattison, East of Broad.
* 39.905400,-75.171900 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: War

Finding Mantua
Lars Hokanson, Felix St. Fort, 2008
* small cars, buildings, trees, standing people
* West wall. Charles L. Durham Library. Southeast corner, 34th and Haverford.
* 39.963900,-75.191525 [map] [nearby]
* On the Powelton tour
* See also:
+publicartarchive.org's page for this piece
+askart.com's Lars Hokanson page
+muralarts.org's Felix St. Fort page
+freelibrary.org's Charles L. Durham Library page

Pastorius Monument
Albert Jaegers, 1917
* Monument to Franz Daniel Pastorius
* big seated person, chair, hint of a boat, groups of people standing, plants, lamp
* Northeast corner Vernon Park. Germantown above Chelten.
* 40.036900,-75.176150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Germantown Avenue tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1921 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Albert Jaegers page
+wikipedia.org's Franz (Francis) Daniel Pastorius page
+ushistory.org's Vernon Park tour page

State Shields
Louis Milione, 1940
* state shields, plants, people sitting and prone, standing, headgear, weapons, tools, scrolls, ships, anchor, flags, food, canine, birds, buildings and parts of buildings, water, mountains, globe, sun and stars
* Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia
* Wall. Nix Federal Building. West side of 9th between Chestnut and Market.
* 39.950550,-75.155400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* See also:
+powerlibrary.org page that includes biographical information for Louis Milione
+wikipedia.org's Nix Federal Building page

The John Hanson Monument
Carl Lindborg, 1967
* bust and medalions honoring John A. B. Dahlgren, John Ericsson, John Hanson, John Morton, John Nystrom, Johan Printz and Johan Risingh
* small book, ship, submarine, and related har, cannon, head, standing person
* Dahlgren is listed elsewhere as 1809-1870. This piece was inside the walls near the graveyard of Old Swedes (Columbus Blvd. & Christian St., 916 S. Swanson St). just outside the back door of the house closest to the church. Was missing when checked on August 17 2014. Per an email from the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation received on June 27, 2022, the statue was given to descendants of John Hanson.
* inscription:
John Hanson, 1715-1783, First President of US Under Articles of Confederation, 1781-82
John Nystrom, 1829-1885, engineer, inventor, ship builder, author
John Ericsson, 1803-1889, inventor, engineer, scientist
John Dahlgren, 1809-1890, U.S. Admiral - inventions influenced world navies
Johan Risingh, 1617-1672, last governor of New Sweden, author, economist
Johan Printz, 1592-1663, Governor of New Sweden
John Morton, 1724-1777, Signer of Declaration of Independence
Erected October 7, 1967 by Swedish Colonial Society and the Vasa Order of America in Sweden
* 39.934500,-75.143800 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+colonialswedes.net
+vasaorder.com
+isssuu.com article about Carl Lindborg
+wikipedia.org's John A. Dahlgren page
+wikipedia.org's John Ericsson page
+wikipedia.org's John Hanson page
+wikipedia.org's John Morton page
+wikipedia.org's John Nystrom page
+wikipedia.org's Johan Printz page
+wikipedia.org's Johan Risingh page
+nps.gov's Gloria Dei Church (Old Swedes) page

Yoel/Dylan
Isaiah Zagar, 2001
* faces, headgear, words, abstract forms, implication of a standing person
* inscription:
ART IS THE CENTER
OF THE REAL WORLD
HE LIVES A PAINTED LIFE
* Wall. North side of Bainbridge between 7th and 8th.
* 39.941495,-75.154775 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
* Exhibits: Mosaic
* See also:
+phillymagicgardens.org

History In Motion
Eric Okdeh, 2004
* big musical instruments, buildings, partial people, plants, groups of people, standing people, sitting people wearing hats, balloon, turtle, tiger, El cars and trolleys
* The extreme horizontal proportion and the level of detail on this piece combined with the slanted sidewalk and number of people hanging around outside make it difficult to capture accurately on camera. The pictures are in order left to right with some overlap on the wider panels. The last picture is a detail to show the level of pixelization provided by the tiles.
* Wall. District Health Center Six. North side of Girard between 3rd and 4th.
* 39.969975,-75.141900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Northern Liberties tour
* Exhibits: Mosaic, Mass Transit
* See also:
+ericokdeh.com