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Cresheim Valley Pergola 1909 (restored 2005) * small turtle, fish, two coats of arms, mill with waterwheel, water, trees * The reliefs pictured here can be seen on the floor of the pergola in the first picture in front of the benches * inscription: marble plaque (badly faded): This valley was named Krisheim by the Germans of the Rhine who bought the land from William Penn in 1687 and called it after their native village Germantown Road follows the old Indian trail The battle of Germantown began a little South of this green October 4, 1777 metal plaque: February 23, 2005 This pergola and water trough have been refurbished by The Chestnut Hill Rotary Club to honor 100 years of service by Rotary Clubs in this country and in the world. This renewed monument marks an entrance to Fairmount Park as it did when it was originally dedicated in 1909. This pergola, the bridge and the Cresheim Trail serve as a symbol of the partnership between the communites of Chestnut Hill and Mount Airy * Pergola. Southwest corner Germantown and Cresheim Valley. * 40.066450,-75.196500 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +article about the restoration |
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Chestnut Street Bus Shelters Pablo Tauler, 1999 * abstract, plants * Shelters pictured are at 10th, 13th, 15th and 16th * Bus shelters. South side of Chestnut, 7th to 17th. * 39.95035,-75.160290 [map] * See also: +artist's pictures of this piece +pablotauler.com |
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Peacock Light Rail Shelters Suzanne Reese-Horvitz, Robert Roesch, 2002 * peacock feathers * Also known as Zoo Trolley Stop. * Shelter. Outside the Zoo. Girard, West of 34th. * 39.975025,-75.196500 [map] * On the West Park tour. * See also: +page for this piece on robertroesch.com +page for this piece from suzannehorvitz.com +www.SuzanneHorvitz.com +robertroesch.com +Philadelphia Zoo |
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Comcast Center Trellis Laurie Olin, 2008 * abstract light refraction * Trellis. In front of Comcast Center. Northwest corner, 17th and JFK. * 39.954275,-75.168600 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +theolinstudio.com +phillyskyline.com Comcast Center entry |