Philadelphia Public Art @philart.net
Year: 2007
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Isaiah Zagar,
1994 - 2013
* big
abstract
partial people,
plates, dishes, cups, bottles,
bicycle parts,
words
* Large portions are visible from the sidewalk. See the website for admission information.
* Courtyard/garden.
South side of South between 10th and 11th.
* 39.942825,-75.159400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
* Exhibits: Mosaic
* See also:
+phillymagicgardens.org
Acorns and Pinecones
Eric de Jesus,
Elizabeth Duby,
2007
* big
acorns and pinecones
* Gateposts.
The eight entrances of Stephen Girard Park.
21st and Shunk.
* 39.919700,-75.182625 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Stephen Girard Park page
Alexander Milne Calder Plaque
2007
* bas-relief bust of Alexander Milne Calder
* small
head and upper torso,
hat
* inscription:
Alexander Milne Calder
Sculptor - 1846-1923
Alexander Milne Calder emigrated from Scotland in 1868 and
spent twenty years creating over 250 sculptures that adorn City
Hall. His bronze William Penn, installed atop the tower in 1894,
is thought to be the largest sculpture on top of a building at 37 feet
tall and 27 tons. Calder's son and grandson were also sculptors:
Alexander Stirling Calder's
Below William Penn are eight colossal bronzes of Native
Americans, Swedish settlers and eagles. Allegorical sculptures
on the building represent history, peoples of the world and nature,
and collectively symbolize the spirit upon which the United States
was founded.
Generations of Philadelphians have identified City Hall tower as
the symbol of their city. The tower is visible for miles and remains
the physical and civic heart of Philadelphia.
Creation of this plaque was funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
* 39.953050,-75.163500 [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
Autumn Winds
Messinger, Pietka, Hahn, LLC,
2007
* abstract
leaves
* Stairs.
Huntingdon L Station.
Northeast of Kensington, Huntingdon and B.
* 39.989000,-75.127250 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* Exhibits: Mass Transit
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Huntingdon Station page
Church Stop Reflection
Joe Brenman,
2007
* buildings,
plants,
symbols,
abstract images
* Walls.
Church L Station.
Frankford between Church and Ruan.
* 40.010480,-75.089000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lower Northeast tour
* Exhibits: Religious,
Mass Transit
* See also:
+inliquid.org's Joe Brenman page
+wikipedia.org's Church Station page
Flukes
Gordon Gund,
2007
* abstract
whale flukes
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967150,-75.182500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+gordongund.com
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page
Gates
2007 (year of building)
* grape vine
* Gates.
North side of Green, West of 20th.
* 39.965185,-75.171485 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified
Giant Panda
Eric Berg,
2007
* panda
* Courtyard (Osler Circle).
South side of Children's Hospital.
Between Civic Center Blvd. and Curie Blvd.
* 39.948075,-75.195275 [map] [nearby]
* On the University City South Medical Complex tour
* See also:
+bergbronze.com's page for this piece
+bergbronze.com
+chop.edu
Gulf Refinery Fire Memorial
2007
* Plaques in memory of John Andrews,
Carrol Brenek,
Ralph Campana,
Robert J. Fisher,
Hugh McIntyre,
Roger Parker,
James Pouliot
and
Joseph R. Wiley
* Philadelphia Fire Department insignia
* inscription:
The plaques below memorialize those firefighters who lost their
lives at the Gulf Refinery Fire on August 17, 1975
* Sidewalk.
On the West side of Fireman's Hall Museum.
East side of 2nd, North of Quarry.
* 39.953290,-75.142910 [map] [nearby]
* On the Old City tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's 1975 Philadelphia Refinery Fire page
+firemanshallmuseum.org
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
Keys to Community
James Peniston,
2007
* bust incorporating symbol of Benjamin Franklin
* big
head and torso,
keys
* On top of the wall.
Girard Fountain Park.
North side of Arch, East of 4th.
* 39.952415,-75.146300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Old City tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
+jepsculpture.com
+ushistory.org's The Electric Ben Franklin
+wikipedia.org's Girard Fountain Park page
Ram Country
James Marsico,
2007
* ram,
rocks
* inscription:
Gift of the Classes of 2006 & 2007
* East side of Henry Avenue, North of School House Lane.
* 40.022950,-75.194125 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson East Falls Campus tour
* See also:
+mountainvalleyartistry.com
Robert Porter Memorial Plaque
2007
* In memory of Robert Porter
* police badge with number
* inscription:
In Memory of
Police Officer Robert "Petey" Porter
Died in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Philadelphia on
January 19, 1996
* Sidewalk.
African Methodist Episcopal Church, First District Plaza.
North side of Market, West of 38th.
* 39.956877,-75.198700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of Technology tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters,
New,
Black Lives
* See also:
+odmp.org's Robert Porter page
Rustic Pavilion
2007
* In honor of Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr.
* pavilion with birdhouse motif
* inscription:
Dedicated in honor of
Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr.
by
Edith R. Dixon
for his committed service to
Fairmount Park
1977-2002
* Anne d'Harnocourt Drive near the Spring Garden Bridge.
* 39.965550,-75.182975 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. page
Suzanne Roberts Theatre Sign
Zahner,
2007
* Named for Suzanne Roberts
* big
logo
sign
* Entrance.
Suzanne Roberts Theatre.
Northwest Corner, Broad and Lombard.
* 39.944850,-75.165450 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Zahner page
+whyy.org's Suzanne Roberts obituary
+wikipedia.org's Suzanne Roberts Theatre page
The Final Farewell
Lorann Jacobs,
2007
* small
person kneeling,
weapons,
helmet
* West end of Foglietta Plaza.
East side of 38th Parallel Place between Dock and Spruce.
* 39.945040,-75.143575 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn's Landing tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+lorannjacobs.com
Tribute to Alex Scott
Robert Minervini,
2007
* unattributed quote from, tribute to Marjorie Wright Miller
and
Alex Scott
* big
butterflies,
misquoted poetry
* This entry is for the sculptural element, which is the Butterfly Fence. The mural itself is shown in the last picture.
The actual inscription on the fence is a misquote of a poem attributed elsewhere to Marjorie Wright Miller,
with "Grabs" instead of "Garbs" and an extraneous apostrophe in "its".
* inscription:
(along Lancaster Ave.)
The smallest flower that breathes but a day
Distills its fragrance into sweet perfume
Garbs itself with grace in bright array.
Exquisite,
brief intensity in bloom.
Whether the notes of life are short or long,
From end to end what matters is the song.
* Fence.
Parrish and Lancaster.
* 39.968040,-75.210450 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+publicartarchive.org's page for this piece
+robertminervini.com
+findagrave.com's Marjorie Wright Miller page
+wikipedia.org's Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation page
+alexslemonade.org
Wave Forms
Dennis Oppenheim,
2007
* big
bells,
arch
* Housing complex entrance.
Northwest corner, 34th and Chestnut.
* 39.954600,-75.192200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Chestnut 29th to 40th tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Dennis Oppenheim page
