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Rocks
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Clark Park Civil War Memorial * rock * An artistically presented rock from Gettysburg. The park was the site of a Union army hospital during the war. * North side of Clark Park. South side of Baltimore Avenue, West of 43rd. * 39.949300,-75.210330 [map] * Exhibits: War * See also: +wikipedia.org Clark Park page |
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Turkish Catapult Stones 1400 - 1499 * Artifacts taken by Samuel Livingston Breese * weapons (rocks) * The inscription actually says 18-8, but the Congress was Commodore Breese's flagship until 1858 * inscription: These two stone cannon balls were hurled from catapults by the Turks in their engagements with the Christians in the XVth century. Transported in 1858 from the island of Rhodes by the U.S. Frigate "Congress" under command of Commodore Samuel Livingston Breese, USN * Gate posts. Lovett Branch Library. East side of Germantown, South of Sedgwick. * 40.056600,-75.187800 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's history of Rhodes +wikipedia.org's USS Congress page +wikipedia.org's Samuel Livingston Breese page +Lovett Branch Library |
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Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain Herman Kirn, 1876 * Five statues and six carved portraits of John Barry, Charles Carroll, John Carroll, Comte de Grasse, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Marquis de Lafayette, Theobald Matthew, George Gordon Meade, Moses, Orono and Casimir Pulaski * big standing people, heads, tablet, rocks lion heads * 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 Matthew 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 Gass 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] * On the West Park tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +Pictures of this piece from the Philadelphia Archdiocese Historical Research Center +National Gallery of Art page for this piece +ushistory.org's Commodore Barry page +ushistory.org's Charles Carroll page +wikipedia.org's John Carroll page +wikipedia.org's Comte de Grasse page +wikipedia.org's Tadeusz Kosciuszko page +wikipedia.org's Marquis de Lafayette page +wikipedia.org's Theobald Matthew page +wikipedia.org's George Meade page +history of the Penobscot Indians +wikipedia.org's Casimir Pulaski page |
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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] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious * See also: +bronze-gallery.com's Auguste Rodin page +Rodin Museum |
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Washington Square Prisoners of War Memorial 1900 * rock * inscription: In memory of the many American soldiers, who, during the War for Independence, died prisoners of war in the jails of Philadlelphia, and were buried in this ground during the years 1777 and 1778. Erected by Quaker City Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, October 1900 * East side of Washington Square. Southwest of 6th and Walnut. * 39.947400,-75.151550 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +wikipedia.org's Washington Square page |
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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] * On the Port Richmond tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +Free Libray of Philadelphia page about McPherson Square and the statue +wikipedia.org article about the United States occupation of Vera Cruz |
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Giant Frog Cornelia Van Auken Chapin, 1941 * big frog on a rock * Between the Northeast entrance and the center of Rittenhouse Square. Southwest from 18th and Walnut. * 39.949600,-75.171675 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +askart.com's Cornelia Van Auken Chapin page +wikipedia.org's Rittenhouse Square page |
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Rock Form (Porthcurno) Barbara Hepworth, 1964 * abstract rock * Was on the East side of 5th, South of Race. Put in storage some time before May, 2011. Installed in the current location November 26, 2012. The last picture is from the original location. * Northeast corner, 17th and the Parkway. * 39.955800,-75.167400 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden |
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Buckley Park Vietnam Memorial 1973 * Memorial to Charles J. Buckley * rock * inscription: In Memory of PFC Charles J. Buckley USMC 1949-1968 And of other Americans who gave their lives in the Republic of Vietnam * Buckley Park. Northeast corner, Germantown and Hartwell. * 40.073400,-75.202650 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +chestnuthilllocal.com article about the park +parksource.org page for the park |
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Otters Henry Mitchell, 1979 * In memory of William W. Bodine, Jr. * small otters, rocks, fountain * Moved from the West end of the building to the East end, probably in 2007. The first picture is from the original location, the rest are from after the move, and with a much lower water level in the pool. * inscription: With Gratitude to William W. Bodine Jr. Leader, builder and friend of Thomas Jefferson University. * On the campus of Thomas Jefferson University. South side of Walnut between 10th and 11th behind the building which faces Walnut.. * 39.947965,-75.157975 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +NY Times obituary of William W. Bodine, Jr. +Thomas Jefferson University |
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Elemental Intervals William Freeland, 1986 * abstract rocks * On the wall. North side of South Street between 10th and 11th. * 39.942960,-75.159500 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. |
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Community Garden Gate Greg Leavitt, 1988 * plants, birds, turtle, rock * Gate. Schuylkill Park. West side of 25th at Spruce. * 39.949450,-75.181300 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * See also: +gregleavitt.com |
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Franklin Town Park Connections Athena Tacha, 1992 * big abstract rocks * Franklin Town Park. Between 18th and 19th, South of Spring Garden. * 39.961600,-75.168900 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +artist's aerial picture of this piece +artist's closeup pictures of this piece +Athena Tacha's home 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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Port Richmond Firefighters Memorial 2005 * Memorial to Richard F. Devine, William J. Robinson, Rey Rubio, John Taylor and Thomas Vaughan * black polished etched stone in the shape of the Fire Department emblem, two people kneeling, one winged, one wearing a helmet * inscription: Philadelphia Fire Department Engine Company #28 To honor our firefighters who have lost their lives while protecting and serving the great community of Port Richmond When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage, give me strength to save some life whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child before it is too late or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out. I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me, to guard my every neighbor and protect his property. And if ascending to my fate I am to lose my life please bless with your protecting hand my children and my wife. FF Thomas Vaughan March 13, 1904 FF William J. Robinson January 15, 1905 FF Richard F. Devine July 29, 1999 Capt. John Taylor August 20, 2004 FF Rey Rubio August 20, 2004 Dedicated August 20, 2005 * In front of Engine Company 28. Southwest side of Ontario between Belgrade and Miller. * 39.988925,-75.099950 [map] * On the Port Richmond tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters, Religious * See also: +article about the memorial +article about John Taylor and Rey Rubio +archive of articles about John Taylor and Rey Rubio +brief bio of Richard Devine +unofficial history of Engine Company 28 |
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Water Works Fountain 2006 * fountain, rocks * In the garden of the Water Works. Schuylkill Banks near the Spring Garden Bridge. * 39.965410,-75.183250 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +Fairmount Water Works |
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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] * On the Philadelphia University Campus tour. * See also: +jamesmarsico.com |