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Hats, Helmets, Crowns and Bonnets
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Andrey Sheptytsky * Statue of Andrey Sheptytsky * standing person, crosses, staff, crown * 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] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Andrey Sheptytsky page +Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral |
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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] * On the Society Hill tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Apollo page +ushistory.org entry for the Hill Physick Keith House |
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Classical Scene * Reliefs of Athena and Hermes * people standing, sitting, winged helmet, kerykeion, tablet, furniture * Wall. North side of Chestnut between 7th and 8th. * 39.949550,-75.153000 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +wikipedia.org's Athena page +wikipedia.org's Hermes page |
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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] * On the Franklin Town tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Demeter page +wikipedia.org's Poseidon page |
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Hawthorne Hall * standing person, partial person, crown, birds, plants * On the walls. Lancaster and Hamilton. * 39.961450,-75.198875 [map] * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +Jim Frizzell's Hawthorne Hall page |
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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] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +holyexperiment.org's Holy Trinity page |
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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] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious * See also: +St. John's |
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Mary * statue of Mary * standing person, kneeling person, head covering, rosary * Archdiocese. Parking lot, Southwest corner, 17th and Vine. * 39.958125,-75.167450 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious * See also: +Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia |
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Mary and Jesus * Statue of Jesus and Mary * small people, standing, reclining, headgear * In front of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. West side of N. 48th, South of Lancaster. * 39.971110,-75.217450 [map] * Exhibits: Religious |
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Old St. Mary's Bench * small standing people, sitting and kneeling people, sports equipment, tools, water, plants, horse, horn, 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] * On the Society Hill tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified |
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Patrick Ward Memorial Park * In memory of Hugo T. Caroselli, David F. Jones, Joe L. Kelly Sr., Joseph E. Shubiak and Patrick E. Ward * actual US and POW flags, keystone, headshot, hat * Many of the names are initials or nicknames. I've called out here the names that were most obvious and complete. * inscription: In memory of Sp./4 Patrick E. Ward Killed in Vietnam Aug. 22, 1968 And to all the men and women of the neighborhood who gave their today for our tomorrow Hugo "Hugie" T. Caroselli 1920-2010 The Mayor of 24th and Aspen Hugo proudly served as a Staff Sergent in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. Hugo was a founder and dedicated overseer of Patrick Ward Memorial Park Hugo will always be remembered for his generosity, wisdom, wit, and especially for his kindness. Hugo's undying commitment to his wife Anna, his family, his community, his church and his country made him a hero to any who knew him. Hugie will always live in our hearts. PFC David F. Jones Serial Number 33583089 Company A 32nd Infantry Regiment U.S. Army Korea Born Jan. 5, 1923 Died Dec. 2, 1948 David F. Jones, 771 N. 24th St., Phila. PA (1941 to 1943) served our country during World War II and Korea. David served in the China-India-Burma Campaign during WWII (1943 to 1946) then served in Korea 1948 where he was one of the first Americans killed Dec. 2, 1948 Sp 4 Joseph E. Shubiak 1947-1967 in memory of Joe L. Kelly Sr. Born March 11, 1929 Died August 5, 2001 Served in US Army June 10, 1951 to June 14, 1953. Served as commander St. Francis Xavier C.W.V. Post 1020 for 32 years. A loving husband and father. Helped maintain Ward Park. Always worked for Fairmount. Sadly he will be missed. * Northwest corner, 24th and Aspen. * 39.968800,-75.176900 [map] * On the Fairmount tour. * Exhibits: New, War |
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Penn Mutual Building Doors * small groups of people standing, sitting, machines and tools, furniture, baskets and jugs, books and scrolls, dogs, flowers, weapons, helmet * Doors. South side of Walnut between 5th and 6th. * 39.947525,-75.150250 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified |
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Pony Express Rider * small seated person, hat, horse, plants, mesas * Over the door. North side of Chestnut,West of 9th. * 39.949975,-75.156110 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified |
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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 in the current location c. 2010. The last picture is from the original location. * Southeast corner 24th and Green. * 39.965710,-75.177200 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious, Moved, Unidentified * See also: +biography of Saint Hedwig |
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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] * On the Port Richmond tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified, African American * See also: +Taller Puertorriqueno |
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Mangbusucks 1695 (approximate) * small standing people wearing hats * In storage. Was at Penn's Landing at Dock Street. * Exhibits: Missing |
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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] * See also: +Historical Society of Frankford |
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William Penn 1804 (presented) * Statue of William Penn * standing person wearing a hat, scroll * Visible at a distance through the fence. * 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] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +page about this piece +wikipedia.org's William Penn page +Pennsylvania Hospital |
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Union Baptist Church Gargoyles 1832 (cornerstone) * Symbols of Jesus, Saint John, Saint Mark and Saint Matthew * small kneeling and partial angels, torches, winged bulls, winged lions, crosses, crowns, birds, musical instruments, books * Walls. Union Baptist Church. South side of Fitzwater, West of 19th. * 39.942775,-75.174475 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles |
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Saint Mark's Gargoyles 1851 * small heads with headgear * Walls. Saint Mark's Church. North side of Locust between 16th and 17th. * 39.948825,-75.168350 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles * See also: +Saint Mark's Church |
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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] * On the West Park tour. * Exhibits: New |
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City Hall, East Pavilion Alexander Milne Calder, 1873 - 1893 * beaver, crane and owl, butterfly, plants, elephant head, dragon heads, City Hall tower, city seal, ship, plow and scales, scrolls, standing people, reclining people, heads, headgear * Part of the whole building's art. East entrance City Hall. Market at Juniper. * 39.952300,-75.162800 [map] * 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 |
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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] * 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 |
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Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church 1874 (from cornerstone) * small heads, headgear * Walls. Trinity Memorial. Southwest corner, 22nd and Spruce. * 39.948550,-75.177975 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +Trinity Center for Urban Life |
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Religious Liberty Moses Jacob Ezekiel, 1876 * big people standing, 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 National Museum of American Jewish History. Southeast corner, 5th and Market. * 39.950350,-75.148825 [map] * 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 +National Museum of American Jewish History |
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Hemicycle Decorative Plaque Alexander Kemp, 1877 * Representations of Fra Angelico, Bartolommeo Bandinelli, Fra Bartolommeo, Giovanni Bellini, Pierre Bontemps, Donato Bramante, Filippo Brunelleschi, Correggio, Benedetto da Maiano, Antonello da Messina, Leonardo da Vinci, Luca Della Robbia, Arnolfo di Lapo, Donatello, Albrecht Durer, Peter Fischer, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Giorgione, Giotto, Jean Goujon, Holbein, Le Sueur, Pierre Lescot, Masaccio, Michelangelo, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, Andrea di Cione Orcagna, Bernard Palissy, Andrea Palladio, Giovanni Pisano, Nicolas Poussin, Raphael, Rembrandt, Robert of Luzarches, Peter Paul Rubens, Titian, Anthony Van Dyck, Jan Van Eyck, Velasquez, Paolo Veronese and Domenico Zampieri * groups of people, some standing, some sitting, hats, dogs * Attribution and list of portrayed people are based on the Smithsonian catalog with corrected spellings and attempted disambiguations where reasonably obvious. * Front wall. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. West side of Broad, North of Arch. * 39.955150,-75.163225 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Fra Angelico page +wikipedia.org's Bartolommeo Bandinelli page +wikipedia.org's Fra Bartolommeo page +wikipedia.org's Giovanni Bellini page +wikipedia.org's Pierre Bontemps page +wikipedia.org's Donato Bramante page +wikipedia.org's Filippo Brunelleschi page +wikipedia.org's Correggio page<.a> +wikipedia.org's Benedetto da Maiano page +wikipedia.org's Antonello da Messina page +wikipedia.org's Leonardo da Vinci page +wikipedia.org's Luca Della Robbia page +wikipedia.org's Arnolfo di Lapo page +wikipedia.org's Donatello page +wikipedia.org's Albrecht Durer page +wikipedia.org's Lorenzo Ghiberti page +wikipedia.org's Giorgione page +wikipedia.org's Giotto page +wikipedia.org's Jean Goujon page +wikipedia.org's Holbein page +wikipedia.org's Le Sueur page +wikipedia.org's Pierre Lescot page +wikipedia.org's Masaccio page +wikipedia.org's Michelangelo page +wikipedia.org's Bartolomé Esteban Murillo page +wikipedia.org's Andrea di Cione Orcagna page +wikipedia.org's Bernard Palissy page +wikipedia.org's Andrea Palladio page +wikipedia.org's Giovanni Pisano page +wikipedia.org's Nicolas Poussin page +wikipedia.org's Raphael page +wikipedia.org's Rembrandt page +wikipedia.org's Robert of Luzarches page +wikipedia.org's Peter Paul Rubens page +wikipedia.org's Titian page +wikipedia.org's Anthony Van Dyck page +wikipedia.org's Jan Van Eyck page +wikipedia.org's Paolo Veronese page +wikipedia.org's Domenico Zampieri page +Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
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St. George and the Dragon Elkington & Company, 1877 (sometimes listed 1876) * Statue of Saint George * seated person, horse, helmet, spear, dragon * inscription: Designed and cast 1877 Elkington & Company Birmingham England for The Society of the Sons of St. George of Philadelphia Founded 1772 St. George's Day, 23 April, 1978 * Martin Luther King Drive just North of Black Road. * 39.983050,-75.205900 [map] * On the West Park tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Moved * See also: +phillyskyline.com story about the demolition of the building where this sculpture used to be, with picture +Society of the Sons of St. George +picture of this piece from the Free Library of Philadelphia +Bob Speel's Elkington & Company page +newadvent.org's St. George page |
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Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument John Massey Rhind, James H. Windrim, 1883 * 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 but is identical to one atop the 1909 West Park monument of the same name and may have been mass produced * 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] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * Exhibits: Religious, War * See also: +wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page +philadelphiabuildings.org's James H. Windrim page +ushistory.org's Market Square page |
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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. Coordinates for this piece are taken from wikipedia. * 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.. * 40.034006,-75.199099 [map] * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's William Penn page +Wikipedia.org Mom Rinker's Rock page |
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Major General John Fulton Reynolds John Rogers, 1884 * Statue of John Fulton Reynolds * seated person, horse, hat, sword * North side of City Hall. South side of JFK at Broad. * 39.953225,-75.163250 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +One of Max Buten's pictures of this piece +1911 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org +another 1911 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org +wikipedia.org's John Rogers page +wikipedia.org's John F. Reynolds page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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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] * On the South Philly tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +Fleisher Art Memorial |
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Quaker City National Bank Entrance 1888 - 1892 * heads, headgear * This appears to be only 1/3 of the original building. * Entrance. North side of Chestnut between 7th and 8th. * 39.949570,-75.153120 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building |
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General George McClellan Henry Jackson Ellicott, 1894 * Statue of George B. McClellan * seated person, hat, sword, horse * North side of City Hall. South side of JFK at Broad. * 39.953250,-75.163650 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +1911 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org +another 1911 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org +1913 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org +wikipedia.org's George B. McClellan page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Penn Quad Gargoyles 1894 - 1911 * small crouching and horizontal people, heads, headgear, squirrel, seahorse, donkeys, frogs, dragon, balls, shields, books, food, staff, musical instruments * Walls. Penn Quad. South side of Spruce from 36th to 38th. * 39.950875,-75.197400 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the Quad |
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William Penn Alexander Milne Calder, 1894 * Statue of William Penn * big standing person wearing a hat * There are only five buildings in Philadelphia that are higher than Billy Penn's hat. A smaller copy of the statue which is considerably closer to the ground can be viewed at Welcome Park, which is on the East side of 2nd between Chestnut and Walnut. The last two pictures are of references to this piece from the murals at 12th and Walnut and 24th and Chestnut. There is also a reference to this piece in The Tableau around the corner on 13th. * Part of the whole building's art. On top of the tower of City Hall. Broad and Market. * 39.952750,-75.163350 [map] * 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 |
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Witherspoon Building 1895 - 1897 * References to and representations of Albert Barnes, Charles Hodge, Jesus, Saint John, Saint Luke, Saint Mark, Saint Matthew and John Witherspoon * small lion, birds, ox, plants, books, winged person, groups of people, standing people, reclining people, heads and eyes, fire, scales, headgear, anchor, cup, furniture, various religious symbols * A group of figures from the building are now in the courtyard of the Presbyterian Historical Society * West side of Juniper between Sansom and Walnut, and along the North side of Walnut West of Juniper. * 39.949250,-75.163200 [map] * On the Gayborhood tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building +wikipedia.org Albert Barnes page +wikipedia.org's John Witherspoon page |
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General Ulysses S. Grant Daniel Chester French, Edward C. Potter, 1897 * Statue of Ulysses S. Grant * seated person, hat, horse * Kelly Drive and Fountain Green Drive. * 39.980790,-75.197900 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +Chesterwood: home of Daniel Chester French +wikipedia.org's Ulysses S. Grant page |
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Mary and Jesus 1897 (date of building) * statue of Jesus and Mary * people, one standing, one sitting, crown, scepter * Up on the wall. St. Mary's Episcopal Church. North side of Bainbridge, West of 18th. * 39.943750,-75.173075 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * Exhibits: Religious |
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Smith Memorial Arch Herbert Adams, George E. Bissell, Alexander Stirling Calder, Katherine M. Cohen, Moses Jacob Ezekiel, Daniel Chester French, Charles Grafly, Samuel Murray, Edward C. Potter, John Massey Rhind, Bessie O. Potter Vonnoh, John Quincy Adams Ward, James H. Windrim, 1897 - 1912 * Statues and busts of James A. Beaver, S.W. Crawford, Andrew Gregg Curtin, John A. B. Dahlgren, John B. Gest, Winfield Scott Hancock, John Hartranft, George B. McClellan, George Gordon Meade, David Dixon Porter, John Fulton Reynolds, Richard Smith and James H. Windrim * big arches, standing people, seated people, heads, horses, eagles, globe, weapons, hats * Despite the name, the memorial is actually not an arch at all, though it does include two arches. Sculptures on the memorial include Herbert Adams' statue of Richard Smith, who funded the memorial, and Samuel Murray's bust of James H. Windrim, who was the artist and architect of the memorial itself. Detail pictures of the individual pieces are in alphabetical order by subject. One of John Massey Rhind's eagles is pictured last. Dahlgren is listed elsewhere as "Dahlgreen." * Avenue of the Republic at 41st. * 39.977450,-75.206500 [map] * On the West Park tour. * Exhibits: New, War * See also: +ushistory.org's page for this piece +philadelphiabuilding.org's page for this piece +wikipedia.org's page for this piece +wikipedia.org's Herbert Adams page +wikipedia.org's George E. Bissell page +wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page +askart.com's Katherine M. Cohen page +jewishvirtuallibrary.org's Moses Jacob Ezekiel page +Chesterwood: home of Daniel Chester French +wikipedia.org's Charles Grafly page +wikipedia.org's Samuel Murray page +wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page +wikipedia.org Bessie O. Potter Vonnoh page +wikipedia.org John Quincy Adams Ward page +philadelphiabuildings.org's James H. Windrim page +PA Historical and Museum Commission's James Addams Beaver page +PA Historical and Museum Commission's Andrew Gregg Curtin page +biography of John A. B. Dahlgren from civilwarartillery.com +The W. S. Hancock Society +Petersburg National Battlefield John Hartranft page +wikipedia.org's George B. McClellan page +wikipedia.org's George Meade page +U.S. Navy's David Dixon Porter page +National Park Service's David Dixon Porter page +wikipedia.org's John F. Reynolds page |
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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. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge). * 39.966350,-75.182350 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * 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 +Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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The Washington Monument Rudolf Siemering, 1897 * 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, horse, snake, plants, shells, weapons, drum, net, hats * Restoration of this astoundingly complex and detailed monument was completed in June of 1997. * West end of Eakins Oval. Parkway at 24th. * 39.964250,-75.179150 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1910 picture of this piece +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +Featured in The Sixth Sense +wikipedia.org's George Washington page |
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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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The Medicine Man Cyrus E. Dallin, 1899 * seated person, horned headgear, horse * Dauphin West of 33rd at Randolph, Resevoir, and Strawberry Mansion Bridge. From Kelly Drive turn right on to Fountain Green Drive at General Ulysses S. Grant, and then left at the resevoir. * 39.992175,-75.189200 [map] * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +phillyhistory.org 1910 picture of this piece +The Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum |
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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] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology +information about the history of the building |
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Tedyuscung John Massey Rhind, 1902 * Statue of Tedyuscung * big kneeling person, feathered headgear * On a trail that starts on the North side of Rex Ave. about 150 feet West of Forbidden Drive. About a 20-30 minute walk from the Highland train station.. * 40.068234,-75.220326 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page |
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John Wister Raffaelo Romanelli, 1903 * Statue of John Wister * small standing person wearing a hat * Vernon Park. Germantown above Chelten. * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +ushistory.org's John Wister page +ushistory.org's Vernon Park tour page |
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Sundial Alexander Stirling Calder, 1903 * people kneeling, sundials, zodiac signs, hat * inscription: Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your lord will come. * Center of the central promenade in the Horticulture Center. Horticulture Drive. East of Belmont.. * 39.983175,-75.212650 [map] * On the West Park tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page |
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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] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * Exhibits: Favorites, Religious * See also: +sgnhs.org page for this piece +phillyhistory.org 1912 picture of this piece outside City Hall on a different base +Saint-Gaudens National Historical Site |
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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] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Augustine of Hippo page +wikipedia.org's Saint Patrick page +National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia |
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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] * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Saint Joseph page +St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church |
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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] * On the Washington Square tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +picture of this piece from about.com +1912 picture of this piece from phillyhistory.org +wikipedia.org's Samuel Murray page +ushistory.org's Commodore Barry page +Independence Hall World Heritage Site page |
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Cowboy Frederic Remington, 1908 * seated person, hat, horse * Other side of Kelly Drive past the Girard Avenue Bridge. * 39.977740,-75.193860 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1910 picture of this piece +Max Buten's picture of this piece +Frederic Remington Art Museum |
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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] * On the West Park tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious, Moved * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +askart.com's John J. Boyle page +wikipedia.org's Rebeccah page |
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Washington Grays Monument John Wilson, 1908 * 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] * 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 +The Union League |
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Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument 1909 * standing person, hat, rifle * The soldier is identical to the one atop the 1883 Germantown monument of the same name * 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] * On the West Park tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified, War * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece |
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Dutch Settlements Plaque 1909 * Mentions King Charles II, Willem Kieft, Cornelis Jacobsen Mey, Peter Minuit, William Penn, Peter Stuyvesent, Adriaen Jorissen Tienpont, Wouter Van Twiller and Willem Verhulst * small symbols, beaver, flowers, crowns * inscription: In commemoration of the Dutch settlements on the Delaware 1623-1664 The territory occupied by the West India Company and known as New Netherland extended from the Capes of the Delaware to the Connecticut River and embraced within its boundaries the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Directors General of the West India Company Adriaen Jorissen Tienpont, Cornelis Jacobsen Mey, Willem Verhulst, Peter Minuit, Wouter Van Twiller, Willem Kieft, Peter Stuyvesent Chronolgy New Netherland Captured by the English 1664. Recaptured by the Dutch 1673. Ceded to the English 1674. Charter granted by King Charles II to William Penn for the territory since known as Pennsylvania March 4, 1681 The Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1909 * Wall. South side of City Hall. North side of S. Penn Square at Broad. * 39.951740,-75.163650 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's King Charles II page +wikipedia.org's Willem Kieft page +wikipedia.org's Cornelis Jacobsen Mey page +wikipedia.org's Peter Minuit page +wikipedia.org's William Penn page +wikipedia.org's Peter Stuyvesent page +wikipedia.org's Wouter Van Twiller page +wikipedia.org's Willem Verhulst page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Swedish Settlements Plaque 1909 * Lists Anders Svennson Bonde, Johan Campanius, Peter Larsson Cock, Anders Larson Dalbo, Mans Nilsson Kling, Joran Kyn, Peter Lindstrom, Peter Minuit, Johan Printz, Peter Gunnarsson Rambo, Peter Hollander Ridder, Johan Risingh, Captain Sven Skute and Olof Persson Stille * small symbols, lions, crowns, tree * Many of the names and spellings on this plaque do not match other sources * inscription: In commemoration of The Swedish Settlements on the Delaware 1638-1655 New Sweden embraced within its boundaries the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and included lands on the West side of the Delaware from Cape Henlopen to Trenton Falls and on the East side from Cape May to Mantua Creek Swedish Governors Peter Minuit, Peter Hollender, Johan Printz, Johan Risingh Swedish Sovereignty passed by capture to the Dutch, 1655 Among the prominent Swedish settlers were Mans Kling, Sven Schute, Johan Campanius, Joran Kyn, Olof Stille, Peter Cock, Anders Dalbo, Peter Lindhstrom, Anders Bonde, Peter Rambo Erected by The Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1909 * Wall. South side of City Hall. North side of S. Penn Square at Broad. * 39.951735,-75.163725 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org: Anders Svennson Bonde and his Boon family +wikipedia.org's Johan Campanius page +colonialswedes.org's Peter Larsson Cock page +colonialswedes.org: The Mattson and Dalbo Familes of West Jersey +wikipedia.org's Mans Nilsson Kling page +wikipedia.org's Upland, Pennsylvania page mentions Peter Lindstrom +wikipedia.org's Peter Minuit page +biography of Johan Printz from colonialswedes.org +colonialswedes.org's Peter Gunnarsson Rambo page +wikipedia.org's Peter Hollander Ridder page +colonialswedes.org's Captain Sven Skute page +wikipedia.org's Olof Persson Stille page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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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. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge). * 39.966600,-75.181950 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * Exhibits: Religious, War * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +phillyhistory.org 1913 picture of this piece outside City Hall +wikipedia.org's John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg page +Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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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] * 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 +The Union League |
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Benjamin Franklin R. Tait McKenzie, 1914 * Statue of Benjamin Franklin * standing person, hat, walking stick, bag of belongings * Also listed as "Youthful 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. * 39.950850,-75.191050 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +Art at Penn page for this piece +wikipedia.org's R. Tait McKenzie page +The Electric Franklin |
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Penn Dental Gargoyles 1915 (completion of building) * small crouching people (some with headgear), monkey, birds, bull, book, symbols * Spruce and 40th St. walls. Penn Dental School. Northwest corner, 40th and Spruce. * 39.951865,-75.203150 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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Beneficial Savings Fund Society Building Horace Trumbauer, 1916 * kneeling people, headgear, mirror, flaming torch, plants * Wall. West side of 12th, South of Chestnut. * 39.950100,-75.160325 [map] * On the Gayborhood tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org page for the building +Horace Trumbauer page from philadelphiabuildings.org |
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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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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 Lutheran Theological Seminary. East side of Germantown Ave. just North of Allens Lane. * 40.061775,-75.191925 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +biography of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg +Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia |
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Thorfinn Karlsefni Einar Jonsson, 1918 * Statue of Thorfinn Karlsefni * standing person, helmet, sword and shield * inscription: Following Leaf Ericson'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. Lief Ericson society of Pennsylvania Scandanavian Craft Club of Philadelphia October 9, 1976 * Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row. * 39.970190,-75.190050 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * See also: +The Einar Jonsson Museum +wikipedia.org's Thorfinn Karlsefni page |
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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] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: African American * See also: +wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page +Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology +information about the history of the building |
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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] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * Exhibits: Favorites, War * See also: +wikipedia.org's John Paulding page |
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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] * On the Parkway 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 |
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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] * On the Parkway 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 |
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John Wanamaker, Citizen John Massey Rhind, 1923 * Statue of John Wanamaker * standing person carrying a hat * East side of City Hall. West side of Juniper, North of Market. * 39.952650,-75.162750 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1936 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page +infoplease.com's John Wanamaker page +findagrave.com's John Wanamaker page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Conwell Hall Gargoyles 1924 (building date) * small seated people wearing hats * Both sides of the door. East side of Broad, North of Montgomery. * 39.980350,-75.157285 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +Gerry Wilkinson's history page with Conwell Hall information |
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Public Ledger Building Horace Trumbauer, 1924 * reclining people, head scarf, scepter, burning oil lamp, quills, scrolls, books and tablets * Entrances. Southwest corner, 6th and Chestnut. * 39.949200,-75.150850 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuilding.org's page for the building +Horace Trumbauer page from philadelphiabuildings.org |
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Firefighter Gargoyles 1925 (from cornerstone) * small crouching people wearing hats and helmets, firefighting equipment * Was on the Southwest corner, Juniper and Race. Removed from the building 2008 prior to demolition for Convention Center expansion. * Entrance. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters, Missing, Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +Max Buten's page for this piece +Gargoyle Hunter page for this piece |
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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] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +Joey Blue's picture of this piece +picture of this piece from about.com +picture of this piece in a different location from phillyhistory.org +wikipedia.org's Paul Wayland Bartlett page +wikipedia.org's Robert Morris page |
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Warwick Hotel 1925 * small crest, helmet, urn with standing people, goat heads, lion heads, birds * oddly located on a blank wall where the Locust Street entrance used to be. * Wall. North side of Locust between 17th and 18th. * 39.948940,-75.169800 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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Athena and Cherubs 1927 * relief bust of Athena * small cherubs, head, helmet * Way over the entrance. East side of 15th, South of Locust. * 39.948200,-75.166160 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Athena page |
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Barbelin Hall Gargoyles 1927 * including heads of Felix Barbelin, James Ryder and Burchard Villiger * small partial people, hats, cat, bat-like creature, books, saxaphone * the builder is John McShain, but there's no record of him being the gargoyle carver * All over the building. Saint Joseph's University. City Line, West of 54th. * 39.995250,-75.237950 [map] * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +Gargoyle Hunter page for this piece +sjuhawknews.com article about this piece with pictures +wikipedia.org's Felix Barbalin page +Saint Joseph's University |
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Scottish Rite Emblems 1927 (date of building. Metal emblem may be later) * Scottish Rite emblems, double-headed eagles, crowns * inscription: emblems: Deus Meumque Jus plaque: Supreme Council AASR Nor Jur. Prince Hall Affiliation * Front wall. Scottish Rite Cathedral. South side of Fitzwater West of 15th. * 39.942050,-75.168410 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * See also: +philascottischrite.org |
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Art Museum North Faces 1928 * faces, crowns * There are two faces on the North side of the Museum. The first is over a large empty niche where Art Museum Drive meets 25th and Kelly. The next is over the service entrance just up the hill. * Walls. North side of the Art Museum. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge). * 39.966200,-75.180150 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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Art Museum Student Entrance Face 1928 * face, crown * Above the student entrance. Art Museum. Art Museum Drive at the Spring Garden Bridge. * 39.965150,-75.182050 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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Drexel Building 1928 * zodiac signs and symbols, ram, meregoat, bull, winged people sitting and kneeling, crab and fish, lion, musical instrument, scales, scorpion, centaur, weapons, jug, water, headgear, eagle * inscription: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces * Whole Building. Northeast corner, 15th and Walnut. * 39.949625,-75.165850 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building |
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Fidelity Bank Building 1928 * reclining people, heads, standing people, headgear, hammer, artists tools, quill and scroll, dragons, ship, weapons, lion, tree, donkey, sun, sundial * 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] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building |
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Rodin Museum Gateway 1929 (year of building) * seated and reclining people (cherubs, unfinished headless person), head scarf, scales and other tools, plants, musical instrument * inscription: This architectural fragment is a reproduction of parts of the old Chateau Dissy re-erected by Auguste Rodin at Meudon, France near the studio where most of his work was done. This replica of the Rodin Memorial at Meudon was chosen by Jules E. Mastbaum for the gateway to the Museum. * Entrance. Rodin Museum. North side of the Parkway between 21st and 22nd. * 39.961600,-75.174400 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +Rodin Museum |
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Board of Education Building 1930 * groups of people, people standing, people sitting and kneeling, winged people, books, tablets, scrolls, writing implements, linked BE logo, eagles, scarf, staff, buildings, tools, urns, jugs, ship, hourglass, lamp, light fixtures, plants, sun, globes * There is artwork on the Winter and 21st street sides and in the courtyard on Winter. The School District no longer occupies the building. * Building. Southwest Corner, 21st and Winter. * 39.958900,-75.174150 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: New, Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building |
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Interfaith House Gargoyles 1930 (building date) * small crouching people wearing hats * In niches high on the front wall. South side of Chelten Ave., West of Germantown Ave.. * 40.035350,-75.175100 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building |
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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, snake, lion * North Pediment. Front of the Art Museum. 24th and the Parkway. * 39.965625,-75.180275 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Carl Paul Jennewein page +Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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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] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Moved, War, African American * 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 Logan Circle page |
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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] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Favorites, War * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1935 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Charles Grafly page +National Museum of Wildlife Art's Albert Laessle page +wikipedia.org's Galusha Pennypacker page +wikipedia.org's Logan Circle page |
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Mail Delivery Edmond Amateis, 1934 * standing people, dogs, plants, fruit, mail and mailboxes, sled, truck, hats * Wall. 9th Street Post Office. West side of 9th between Chestnut and Market. * 39.950550,-75.155400 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * See also: +askart.com's Edmond Amateis page |
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General Anthony Wayne John Gregory, 1937 * Statue of Anthony Wayne * seated person, horse, sword, hat * In front of the Art Museum. 24th and the Parkway. * 39.964750,-75.180950 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +askart.com's John Gregory page +ushistory.org's Anthony Wayne page +Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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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] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Robert Laurent page +ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page |
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The Ideal Boy Scout R. Tait McKenzie, 1937 * small standing person, hat * Cradle of Liberty Council. Southeast corner, 22nd and Winter. One block South of the Parkway. * 39.958990,-75.175250 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1938 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's R. Tait McKenzie page +wikipedia.org's Cradle of Liberty Council page |
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The Alchemist Donald De Lue, 1940 * seated person, furniture, headgear, alchemy equipment * Above the entrance. Chemistry Laboratories Cret Wing. North side of Spruce, West of 33rd. * 39.950510,-75.192050 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +sculptor.org's Donald De Lue page +wikipedia.org's Donald De Lue page |
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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] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +michenermuseum.org's Harry Rosin page +ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page |
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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] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +askart.com's Erwin Frey page +ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page |
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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] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +askart.com's Warren Wheelock page +wikipedia.org's Friedrich Von Steuben page |
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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] * On the 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 +John Paul Jones @ SeacoastNH.com |
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Johnnie Ring Boris Blai, 1958 (installed 1964) * Statue of and tribute to Johnnie Ring * small standing person wearing a hat, Bible, sword * 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 Watts Walk, North of Berks Mall. * 39.982575,-75.156525 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * Exhibits: Religious, War * See also: +Temple University Libraries: Boris Blai Personal Papers |
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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] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * See also: +michenermuseum.org Ahron Ben-Shmuel page +ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page |
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Mary Dyer Sylvia Shaw Judson, 1960 * Statue of Mary Dyer * seated person wearing a bonnet, bench * inscription: Quaker witness for religious freedom. Hanged on Boston Common 1660. * Just inside the gate of the Friends Center. Northwest corner, 15th and Cherry. * 39.955650,-75.164900 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +Martyrdom of Mary Dyer +lawbuzz.com's Mary Dyer page +Quaker Information Center at Friends Center |
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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] * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters |
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Fireman Carrying A Hatchet Dexter Jones, 1967 * small standing person, helmet, hatchet, stairs * Wall. Boudinot Street and Hart Lane. * 39.993635,-75.122870 [map] * On the Port Richmond tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters |
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Benjamin Franklin in Fireman's Hat Dexter Jones, 1968 * Head of Benjamin Franklin * big head, hat * Wall. North side of Arch, East of 4th. * 39.952425,-75.146450 [map] * On the Old City tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +The Electric Franklin |
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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] |
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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] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia |
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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] * On the Port Richmond tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org +unofficial history of Engine Company 28 |
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Fire Hat Harold Kimmelman, 1975 * Helmet * Wall. Northwest corner, 56th and Chestnut. * 39.959575,-75.233050 [map] * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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A Friend Charles Parks, 1976 * two people, one standing, one sitting, hat, gun * Outside Police Headquarters. South side of Race between 7th and 8th. * 39.954750,-75.152000 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +charlesparks.com |
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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 first picture is from the original location. * North side of the parking lot North of Pattison and East of Broad. * 39.907350,-75.169800 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +Penn Facilities Joe Brown page |
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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] * On the Lombard-South tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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Meher Khoren der Harootian, 1976 * Statue of Meher * cross, standing, sittng, and lying people, 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] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Religious, War * See also: +page about this piece from umn.edu |
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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 first picture is from the original location. * North side of Pattison East of Broad. * 39.905200,-75.170300 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +Penn Facilities Joe Brown page |
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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 first picture is from the original location. * North side of the parking lot North of Pattison and East of Broad. * 39.907575,-75.171500 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +Penn Facilities Joe Brown page |
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Tackle Joe Brown, 1976 * big people standing, football, helmets * Originally on the walkway around Veterans Stadium until it was torn down in 2004. The first picture is from the original location. * North side of Pattison, East of Broad. * 39.905440,-75.172125 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +Penn Facilities Joe Brown page |
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Horse Team and Pumper Making A Run Harold Kimmelman, 1978 * small seated person, partial person, hat and helmet, fire-fighting equipment, horses * Wall. West side of 2nd, North of York. * 39.987575,-75.135825 [map] * On the Port Richmond tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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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] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified, War |
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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] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +ushistory.org page for this piece +wikipedia.org's Tadeusz Kosciuszko page |
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Pony Express Rider Arlene Love, 1981 * horse, partial seated person wearing a hat * Up on the wall. East side of 5th, South of Spring Garden. * 39.959600,-75.146800 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +arlenelove.com |
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Untitled (Lucas) 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] * On the Powelton tour. * See also: +Lark Lucas page at unm.edu |
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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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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] * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's William Penn page +Friends of Penn Treaty Park +Penn Treaty Park Historical Plaques |
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Eastwick Farmpark Rosalie Sherman, 1983 * small sheep, cows, dogs, seated person wearing a hat, bench * The farmer and his bench were missing on April 20, 2013 * 84th and Crane. * 39.89407,-75.246725 [map] * Exhibits: Missing |
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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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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] * On the South Philly tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters |
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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 City Hall and 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] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: New, 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 +St. John's |
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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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Station no. 6 - Celebration of Water Ellen Fletcher, 1989 * small seated person wearing a hat, tackle box, fish * The fisherman was lost in 1999 in the flooding caused by hurricane Floyd and recovered or replaced in late 2005 or early 2006. * Schuylkill Banks between the Waterworks and the Spring Garden Bridge at the foot of the spiral staircase. * 39.964950,-75.183300 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. |
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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 * 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 * Archdiocese. Parking lot, Northwest corner, 17th and Race. * 39.956950,-75.167700 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious, Unidentified * See also: +phillychurchproject.com blog entry with picture of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church +phillychurchproject.com page for St. Veronica that mentions the destruction of St. Elizabeth +Archdiocese listing for St. Elizabeth +ushistory.org mention of the laying of the cornerstone of St. Elizabeth +Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia |
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The Sign Boy Tom Miles, 1994 * small standing boy, sign, hat, dog * East side of Juniper, South of Market. * 39.951450,-75.162750 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +Miles and Generalis, Inc. |
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St. Rita of Cascia Medallion 1995 (approximate) * Relief portrait of Saint Rita of Cascia * small head covered * Top of the alley gate. National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia. West side of Broad, South of Ellsworth. * 39.936225,-75.167400 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia |
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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] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: Favorites, Religious * See also: +Joey Blue's picture of this piece +raymondsandoval.com |
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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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Recovering World Lynn Denton, 2001 - 2002 * big furniture, seated people, headgear, people together, parts of people, sun and stars, globe, abstract shapes, musical instruments, boat, water, buildings, symbols * An ArtWell project designed and built with help from the recovering addicts at New Jerusalem and local children. * Partially on the wall. East side of New Jerusalem. Northwest corner, 20th and Norris. * 39.984550,-75.166725 [map] * On the Temple Southwest tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Peace and Love * See also: +theartwell.org +lynnbdenton.com +City Paper article about Lynn Denton +newjerusalemnow.org |
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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 * inscription: 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 mourne 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 * Southeast corner, Front and Chestnut. * 39.947850,-75.142050 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +Artist's site for this piece +glennagoodacre.com |
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Philadelphia Korean War Memorial 2002 * Letter from Kim Dae-jung * emblems and historical text, map, pictures of people, free-standing walls, relief busts, headgear * a row of ground-mounted plaques (in the last four pictures) has been added on the North side of the piece since the original installation * 38th Parallel Place (near Front, Dock, and Spruce). * 39.944910,-75.143450 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +Philadelphia Korean War Memorial website +wikipedia.org's Kim Dae-jung page |
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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] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +ericokdeh.com |
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Mike Schmidt Zenos Frudakis, 2004 * Statue of Mike Schmidt * standing person, helmet, baseball bat * Southwest entrance Citizens Bank Park. North side of Pattison East of Broad. * 39.905000,-75.168150 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +zenosfrudakis.com +wikipedia.org's Mike Schmidt page |
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Robin Roberts Zenos Frudakis, 2004 * Statue of Robin Roberts * standing person, hat, baseball glove * Southeast entrance Citizens Bank Park. North side of Pattison East of Broad. * 39.904900,-75.165850 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +zenosfrudakis.com +wikipedia.org's Robin Roberts page |
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Steve Carlton Zenos Frudakis, 2004 * Statue of Steve Carlton * standing person, hat, baseball and glove * Northwest entrance Citizens Bank Park. North side of Pattison East of Broad. * 39.906990,-75.167790 [map] * On the South Broad tour. * Exhibits: Athletic * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +zenosfrudakis.com +wikipedia.org's Steve Carlton page |
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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] * On the West Park tour. * Exhibits: Athletic, African American * See also: +empowermentzone.org article with picture +NLBPA article +Max Buten's picture of this piece +NLBPA Bill Cash page +NLBPA Mahlon Duckett page +NLBPA Stanley Glenn page +NLBPA Harold Gould page +NLBPA Wilmer Harris page |
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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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Nuevo Fuego/New Fire 2006 * sun face, standing people, hats * The picture is of the sculptural elements. There is a painted mural above them. * Wall. North side of Girard at Germantown (West of 2nd). * 39.969790,-75.140360 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified |
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The Final Farewell Lorann Jacobs, 2007 * small person kneeling, weapons, helmet * 38th Parallel Place (near Front, Dock, and Spruce). * 39.945040,-75.143575 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +lorannjacobs.com |
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One Meridian Plaza Fire Memorial 2009 * Memorial to James A. Chappell, David P. Holcombe and Phyllis McAllister * small firefighter helmets * inscription: To sacrifice one's own safety in the service of others requires a courage that is rare. Those among us who do are true heroes. * South side of S. Penn Square, West of Broad. * 39.951565,-75.164500 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +wikipedia.org's One Meridian Plaza page |
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Finding Home Kathryn Pannepacker, Joshua 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] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: New * See also: + buildabridge.org article about this piece +kpannepacker.com +hzgstudio.org +St. John's |
