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Plazas and Courtyards
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City Hall Fountain * abstract fountain * Plaza. Southwest corner of City Hall. East side of 15th, South of Market. * 39.952015,-75.164875 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Drexel Clock * clock * Courtyard. Drexel University. South side of Market between 31st and 32nd. * 39.954700,-75.186100 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +Drexel University |
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Grow Old Along With Me. The Best is Yet to Be * group of people standing, fountain * The fountain was operational on 7/24/05. The picture here is several years older. * Plaza. North side of Market, between 39th and 40th. * 39.957325,-75.200700 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified, African American |
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St. Joseph and Jesus * statue of Jesus and Joseph * small people, one standing, one carried, plants, globe * Visible through the fence * Courtyard. St. Joseph's Hospital. South side of Girard between 16th and 17th. * 39.971800,-75.163300 [map] * On the Temple Southwest tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Saint Joseph page +St. Joseph's Hospital |
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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 * These figures were originally on the Witherspoon Building. 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. * 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] * On the Lombard-South tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page +wikipedia.org's James Caldwell page +wikipedia.org's Samuel Davies page +cyberhymnal.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 +Presbyterian Historical Society at pcusa.org |
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Lion's Head Fountain Alexander Stirling Calder, 1899 (2004 copy) * small lion's head fountain * Visible through the gate when the gate is closed. Previously listed as 1929 but the University Museum web site lists that section as completed in 1899 and the Penn News claims to have an archival photo dating from 1913-1916. * Upper (West) courtyard. Penn Museum. South side of South, just East of 33rd.. * 39.949700,-75.191600 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +Penn News story about the restoration of the fountain +wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page +Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology +information about the history of the building |
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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. * 39.949690,-75.191610 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology +information about the history of the building |
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Triton Fountain Donald De Lue, 1941 * Statue of Triton * fish, kneeling person, fountain * Not (as listed elsewhere) on North 6th * Courtyard. North side of Chestnut, East of 10th, behind a fence. * 39.950325,-75.156150 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +sculptor.org's Donald De Lue page +wikipedia.org's Donald De Lue page +wikipedia.org's Triton page |
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Courtship Henry Mitchell, 1958 * Memorial to Henry M. Phillips * horses, fountain * Plaza. Art Museum. 24th and the Parkway. * 39.965325,-75.180625 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +phillyhistory.org picture of this piece +Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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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] * On the City Hall tour. * Exhibits: Moved, African American * See also: +wikipedia.org's Abraham Lincoln page |
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Milkweed Pod Clark B. Fitz-Gerald, 1965 * big plant fountain * Courtyard. Behind the Rohm and Haas building, West side of 6th street between Chestnut and Market (go up the steps and through the underpass). * 39.950300,-75.151400 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +The sculpture of Clark Fitz-Gerald from sfitzgeraldfineart.com |
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Old Man, Young Man, The Future Leonard Baskin, 1966 * standing person, sitting person, bird * Also known as Society Hill Sculpture * Plaza. Society Hill Towers. 2nd Street North of Spruce. * 39.945225,-75.144875 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * See also: +Leonard Baskin page @ rmichelson.com +philadelphiabuildings.org's Society Hill Towers page |
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Society Hill Towers Fountain I. M. Pei, 1966 (restored 2009) * fountain * Courtyard/plaza. Society Hill Towers. 2nd Street North of Spruce. * 39.945450,-75.144700 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's I. M. Pei page +philadelphiabuildings.org's Society Hill Towers page |
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Three Bears George Papashvily, 1966 * small bears * Visible through the fence * Courtyard. Behind the Fox Chase Library. North side of Rhawn St. East of Jeannes. * 40.076700,-75.081750 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org's George Papashvily page +Fox Chase Library |
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Free Interpretation of Plant Forms Harry Bertoia, 1967 * big plant, fountain * Formerly on Civic Center Boulevard (34th Street South of Spruce). The entire complex was torn down in 2000. * Plaza. * Exhibits: Missing * See also: +wikipedia.org's Harry Bertoia page |
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Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial Fountain Vincent King, 1969 * Memorial to Ellen Phillips Samuel * fountain * There is also the Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial on Kelly Drive. * Plaza. Specifically John F. Kennedy Plaza (Love Park). Between 15th and 16th, JFK and Arch. * 39.954250,-75.165650 [map] * On the City Hall tour. |
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Bronze Sphere Klaus Ihlenfeld, 1970 (installed) * abstract * Grass plaza. On the grounds of Fairmount Manor Apartments. East of 7th between Wallace and Fairmount. * 39.963100,-75.149050 [map] * See also: +klausihlenfeld.com |
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Dedicated to the American Secretary Costantino Nivola, 1970 * abstract standing person * Plaza. South side of Market, between 4th and 5th. * 39.950250,-75.148000 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Costantino Nivola page |
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Fire Robinson Fredenthal, 1973 * abstract fire * Plaza. Behind 1234 Market. North side of Ludlow, East of 13th. * 39.951385,-75.160700 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: New * See also: +robinfredenthal.com |
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Cats Henry Mitchell, 1974 * small cats * On what was probably once a fountain that is now mostly used for sitting and flowerpots and is almost always surrounded by people. * Courtyard. Betsy Ross House. North side of Arch East of 3rd. * 39.952300,-75.144675 [map] * On the Old City tour. * See also: +betsyrosshouse.org |
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Dilworth Plaza Fountain 1974 (completion of plaza) * waterfall fountain * Only ever on during City Hall work days in the Spring and Summer. * Plaza. City Hall. East side of 15th, just North of Market.. * 39.952700,-75.164710 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Government of the People Jacques Lipchitz, 1976 * big group of people, kneeling and crushed * inscription: Symbolizing family life "the wellspring of society, the hope of the future" and the concept of government being of, by, and for the people, this sculpture is dedicated to the people of Philadelphia * Plaza. Municipal Services Building. Northwest corner, Broad and JFK. * 39.953750,-75.163975 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Jacque Lipchitz page |
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Hippo Head Fountain 1976 * hippo head fountain * inscription: Funds for this park were granted by the Board of City Trusts from a fund created by the estate of Stephen Girard for the improvement of the Delaware front of the city * Courtyard park. North side of Arch, East of 4th. * 39.952425,-75.146290 [map] * On the Old City tour. |
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Burst of Joy Harold Kimmelman, 1977 * big abstract * Plaza/Courtyard. Gallery at Market East. West side of 9th Street, just North of Market. * 39.951650,-75.155250 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * See also: +Artist's page for this piece +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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Quadrature #1 Robert Engman, 1977 * big abstract piece * Courtyard. Between Spruce and Hamilton Walk, East of 36th. * 39.950150,-75.194900 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Robert Engman page |
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Untitled Charles Fahlen, 1977 (installed) * abstract * Plaza. Northeast corner, Rittenhouse and Morton. * 40.042625,-75.171300 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Charles Fahlen page |
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Voyage of Ulysses David von Schlegell, 1977 * Recalling the voyage of Ulysses * abstract fountain * Was on the West side of 6th between Market and Arch, between the James A. Byrne Federal Courthouse the the William J. Green, Jr. Federal Building. Missing April 24, 2013. Sculptural element removed and fountain base torn up. * Plaza. * 39.951875,-75.150500 [map] * Exhibits: Missing * See also: +NY Times obituary of David von Schlegell +wikipedia.org's Odysseus/Ulysses page |
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Phoenix Rising Emlen Etting, 1982 * Memorial to Richardson Dilworth * abstract phoenix * Plaza. West side of City Hall. Southeast of the Southeast corner of 15th and JFK. * 39.953150,-75.164625 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +Smithsonian Oral History Interview with Emlen Etting +wikipedia.org's Richardson Dilworth page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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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] * On the South Philly tour. * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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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. * Plaza. East side of Second Street between Chestnut and Walnut. * 39.947300,-75.143975 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +ushistory.org page for this piece +picture of this piece from about.com +Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates +wikipedia.org's William Penn page |
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Fountain Christopher T. Ray, 1983 * abstract * Non-functioning. Visible through the fence. * Plaza. South side of Ascension Manor. North side of Poplar between 7th and Franklin. * 39.967850,-75.149200 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +chrisray.com |
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One Logan Square Fountain 1983 * fountain * Courtyard. Northwest corner of 18th and Cherry. * 39.956700,-75.170150 [map] * On the Parkway tour. |
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Balancing Act Elsa Tarantal, 1984 * small standing child * Also listed elsewhere as "Balance" * Plaza. Southeast corner, 40th and Market. * 39.956750,-75.201650 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. |
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Three Figures Joseph C. Bailey, 1984 * small standing people, nurse's hat * Courtyard. Jones Memorial Nursing Home. Northwest corner, 10th and Wallace. * 39.964250,-75.154150 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * Exhibits: African American |
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Drexel Book Harold Kimmelman, 1985 - 1986 (plaque says 85, article says 86) * In memory of Doris Zimmerman * small book * Also listed as Book and Volume 1. Drexel Book is the title on the author's web site. * inscription: From the plaque at the garden entrance: Garden Sculpture in memory of Doris A. Zimmerman, 1929-1981 * Walled garden. Drexel University. Northwest of 33rd and Market. Enter on the South side near 33rd. Also visible through the fence on the West side. * 39.956805,-75.189875 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +Drexel article with picture +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org +Drexel University |
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Columbia Subway Plaza Richard Fleischner, 1986 * abstract architectural elements * first picture retouched to remove some of the black paint * Plaza. Northeast Corner, Broad and Cecil B. Moore. * 39.978900,-75.157000 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Richard Fleischner page |
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Total Environment Barbara Neijna, 1986 * big arches, spires, abstract * Plaza. East side of 6th, South of Walnut. * 39.946125,-75.151000 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +askart.com's Barbara Neijna page + a piece by Barbara Neijna in Jacksonville, FL |
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Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Perry M. Morgan, 1987 * ideas, ideals and logos map, people standing, crouching, helmets, weapons, airplanes and helicopters, plants, buildings * 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] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: War, African American |
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Six Triangles Ephraim Peleg, 1987 * abstract * Plaza. On the West side of Claire M. Fagin Hall. 418 Curie Blvd.. * 39.949025,-75.196700 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * See also: +pelegstudio.com |
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All Saints Sculpture Garden Syd Carpenter, 1988 * In memory of Mary Gorman and Andrew Nippes * multiple people, hands and faces * inscription: In memory of Mary Gorman (1896-1986) and Andrew Nippes (1918-1987). Two of the Lord's children in transition toward becoming saints. And there are some who have left no memorial, who have perished as though they had not lived. But these were persons of mercy whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten -Sirach 44: 9a, 10 * Courtyard. St. Mary's Hamilton Village. South side of Locust Walk between 39th and 40th. The courtyard can be reached by the walkway on the East side of the church. * 39.952450,-75.201750 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +Syd Carpenter @ swathmore.edu |
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How to Retain Site Memory While Developing the Landscape Winifred Lutz, 1990 * big idea, column from the Preston Retreat, abstract * inscription: The Preston Retreat was here once but now it is a circle for arrivals and departures. * Courtyard Traffic Circle. CityView Condominiums. West side of 20th between Hamilton and Spring Garden. * 39.962800,-75.171900 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +Penn Nursing Preston Retreat page +Winifred Lutz article from Sculpture magazine |
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Starman in the Ancient Garden Brower Hatcher, 1990 * big face, architectural elements * The first two pictures are of the piece in its original configuration. The second two pictures were taken after 2002 when the plaza was leveled and partially converted to a driveway, most of the Ancient Garden elements were removed, and the Starman was moved closer to the Walnut Street sidewalk and surrounded by concrete bumper posts. * Plaza. Wills Eye Hospital. Southeast corner, 9th and Walnut. * 39.948150,-75.155550 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * Exhibits: Favorites, Moved * See also: +Brower Hatcher's midoceanstudio.com +Wills Eye Hospital |
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Bell Atlantic Building Fountain 1991 * fountain, architectural elements * Plaza. Behind the Bell Atlantic Building. Southeast corner of 18th and Cherry. One block South of the Parkway. * 39.956000,-75.16900 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +phillyskyline.com's page for the building +emporis.com's page for the building |
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Commerce Square Fountain 1992 * fountain * Plaza. Commerce Square. South side of Market between 20th and 21st. * 39.954200,-75.174100 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +emporis.com's Commerce Square page |
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The Roundabout Alice Adams, 1992 * stairs, fountain * Plaza. On the campus of Thomas Jefferson University. Northeast corner, 10th and Locust. * 39.947650,-75.157350 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * See also: +NYC piece by, and brief bio of, Alice Adams +Thomas Jefferson University |
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Lily Composition #3 Anne Froehling, 1993 * fountain, plants * Plaza. Woodland Walk between 37th and Spruce and 36th and Locust Walk. * 39.951440,-75.196300 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. |
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The Freedom Ring Houston Conwill, Joseph De Pace, Estella Conwill Majozo, 1994 * map, quotes about freedom * Features a map which shows some of Philadelphia's historic houses of worship, hospitals, and government sites, plus expressions of freedom in 36 languages, and a spiral of phrases including "We shall overcome", and "Go down Moses" * Plaza. Community College. Between 17th and 18th, South of Spring Garden. Can be reached from the walkway on the West side of 18th. * 39.961850,-75.167375 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * Exhibits: Religious, African American * See also: +leftmatrix.com Houston Conwill page +Community College of Philadelphia |
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Zagar South Street Garden Isaiah Zagar, 1994 - 2007 (ongoing) * big abstract partial people, words * Courtyard/garden. South side of South between 10th and 11th. * 39.942825,-75.159400 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. * See also: +philadelphiasmagicgardens.org |
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Freedom Corner James Dupree, 1995 * abstract stele, standing person, arch * Plaza. Freedom Square. Northeast corner, Germantown and Wister. * 40.030150,-75.16495 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +dupreestudiosinc.com |
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World Park: Orders and Perspectives Ned Smythe, 1995 * abstract architectural elements, globe * Plaza. Southwest corner, 12th and Filbert. * 39.952800,-75.159875 [map] * On the Convention District tour. |
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Your Move Daniel Martinez, Renee Petropoulis, Roger White, 1996 * big chess pieces, Monopoly pieces, dominoes, etc. * Scattered around the plaza. Municipal Services Building. West side of Broad between Arch and JFK. * 39.953950,-75.164150 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * Exhibits: Favorites |
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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] * Exhibits: Athletic, African American * See also: +wikipedia.org's Roberto Clemente page |
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Top of the Hill Plaza Fountain Jonathan Alderson, 2000 (unconfirmed) * rocks, fountain * Fountain was not on, 9/17/07 * Plaza. North corner, Germantown and Rex. * 40.077500,-75.209000 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +jonathanalderson.com |
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Wilt Chamberlain Omri Amrany, 2004 * Statue of Wilt Chamberlain * person kneeling, person jumping, basketballs and basket * inscription: by the size of his heart Wilton Norman Chamberlain August 21, 1936 - October 12, 1999 * Plaza. Southeast corner of the Wachovia Center. West side of 11th, South of Pattison. * 39.900425,-75.171200 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, African American * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +thinksculpture.com picture of this piece +rotblattamrany.com +wikipedia.org's Wilt Chamberlain page +wikipedia.org's Wachovia Center page |
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Lifelines Barbara Grygutis, 2006 * big abstract plant forms * lights up at night * Underground courtyard. Southeast corner, 16th and JFK. * 39.953500,-75.166450 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +Barbara Grygutis page from sculpture.org |
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Main Quad Fountain Hargreaves Associates, 2006 * abstract fountain, University seal * The Drexel University seal is inscribed into the base of the fountain in very shallow relief which you can see when the water is off. Each of the water jets is individually programmable and individually lit at night. On the day the pictures were taken the triangle was divided into four smaller triangles which spouted in succession. * inscription: Drexel University, 1891, Science, Industry, Art * Quad. Drexel University. Southeast from 33rd and Market. * 39.954775,-75.188375 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +Hargreaves Associates +Drexel University |
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Panda Eric Berg, 2007 * small panda * Courtyard (Osler Circle). South side of Children's Hospital. Between Civic Center Blvd. and Curie Blvd. * 39.948075,-75.195275 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * See also: +artist's pictures of this piece +Eric Berg Studios +chop.edu |
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Comcast Center Fountain Laurie Olin, 2008 * fountain * Plaza. Comcast Center. Northwest corner, 17th and JFK. * 39.954325,-75.168600 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +theolinstudio.com +phillyskyline.com Comcast Center entry |
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Grumman Greenhouse Jordan Griska, 2011 * big real airplane, recycled containers, real plants * inscription: Grumman S2F Tracker, Polycarbonate, Soil, Recycled Containers, Plants Plants courtesy of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society * Lenfest Plaza. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. West side of Broad, North of Arch. * 39.955400,-75.163725 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: New, Peace and Love * See also: +jordangriska.com +Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
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Paint Torch Claes Oldenburg, 2011 * big paintbrush, torch * lights up at night * Plaza. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. West side of Broad, North of Arch. * 39.955350,-75.163200 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: New * See also: +oldenburgvanbruggen.com +Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
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Sister Cities Fountain Bryan Hanes, 2012 * fountain * Plaza. South end of Sister Cities Park, East side of Logan Square. North side of the Parkway, West side of 18th. * 39.957500,-75.169350 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +studiobryanhanes.com +wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page |