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This tour starts outside the University Museum on South Street in the second courtyard East of 33rd, then goes


University Museum Lower Courtyard Gates
Samuel Yellin, 1920 (approximate)
* abstract
* Gates. Lower (East) courtyard of the Penn Museum. South side of South Street, East of 33rd.
* 39.949575,-75.190950 [map]
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.orgs's Samuel Yellin page
+Samuel Yellin Metal Workers


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]
* Exhibits: African American
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page

University Museum Fountain
Alexander Stirling Calder, 1920 (approximate)
* birds, face, fountain
* Inside wall. Lower (East) courtyard of the Penn Museum. South side of South Street, East of 33rd.
* 39.949440,-75.190805 [map]
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page

University Museum Fountain 2
Laurie Olin, 2002
* abstract fountain
* Lower (East) courtyard of the Penn Museum. South side of South Street, East of 33rd.
* 39.949360,-75.190890 [map]
* See also:
+theolinstudio.com

Guardian Lions
400 - 500
* lions
* Lower (East) courtyard of the Penn Museum. South side of South, East of 33rd.
* 39.949175,-75.191125 [map]


University Museum Entrance
Alexander Stirling Calder, 1899 (also listed as c. 1920 and 1931)
* insignia, birds, horizontal and seated people
* Over the door. Through the lower (East) courtyard of the Penn Museum. South side of South Street, East of 33rd.
* 39.949160,-75.191140 [map]
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page








University Museum Glass Mosaics
Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co., 1899
* abstract geometrics, flowers, flower pots, bowls, and vases, shrimp, birds, cats
* Walls of the Lower Courtyard. Penn Museum. South side of South, East of 33rd.
* 39.949160,-75.191140 [map]
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Louis Comfort Tiffany page


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]

University Museum Watering Trough
Alexander Stirling Calder, 1899 (year of building from the Museum's web site)
* small lion's head
* Attribution to Alexander Stirling Calder is based on similarity to other pieces on the building.
* Stairs to the upper courtyard. Penn Museum. South side of South, East of 33rd.
* 39.949915,-75.191360 [map]
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page

Lion's Head Fountain
Alexander Stirling Calder, 1899 (2004 copy)
* small lion's head fountain
* Visible through the gate when the gate is closed. Previously listed as 1929 but the University Museum web site lists that section as completed in 1899 and the Penn News claims to have an archival photo dating from 1913-1916.
* Upper (West) courtyard. Penn Museum. South side of South, just East of 33rd..
* 39.949700,-75.191600 [map]
* See also:
+Penn News story about the restoration of the fountain
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Stirling Calder page

Pompeian Dancing Satyr
1904
* standing person (satyr)
* Listed as a reproduction, no artist
* Upper (West) courtyard. Penn Museum. South side of South, just East of 33rd.
* 39.949690,-75.191610 [map]
* Exhibits: Religious

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]
* See also:
+sculptor.org's Donald De Lue page
+wikipedia.org's Donald De Lue page


Edgar Fahs Smith
R. Tait McKenzie, 1925
* Statue of Edgar Fahs Smith
* sitting person, chair, lizard, books
* inscription: Provost, 1911-1920, teacher, investigator, friend. Born 1856 - Died 1928. A tribute of affection from John C. Bell, class of 1889.
 * East side of 34th St. at Smith Walk (between Walnut and Spruce).
* 39.951610,-75.192175 [map]
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's R. Tait McKenzie page
+Edgar Fahs Smith portait at chemistry.msu.edu
+upenn.edu's Edgar Fahs Smith Memorial collection

John Harrison, Chemist
Lawrence Tenney Stevens, 1932
* Statue of John Harrison
* big standing person
* I'm basing the attribution on the name and date at the bottom of the back of the statue's coat. The University listed it as Lynn Jenkins, 1934.
* inscription: 1773-1833
 * In a small park South of Smith Walk between 33rd and 34th..
* 39.951150,-75.191685 [map]
* See also:
+lawrencetenneystevens.com
+biography of John Harrison

Column and Capital
1976 (donated, obviously much older)
* column and capital
* inscription:
Ammen, Jordan
(ancient Philadelphia)
Roman Period
Gift to City of Philadelphia from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the occasion of the American Bicentenial, 1976
 * In a small park South of Smith Walk between 33rd and 34th.
* 39.951100,-75.191700 [map]

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]
* See also:
+Art at Penn page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's R. Tait McKenzie page
+The Electric Franklin


War Memorial Flagpole
Charles Rudy, 1951
* group of people standing
* Also known as All Wars Memorial to Penn Alumni
* inscription:
The University of Pennsylvania
1740 To her sons who died in the service of their country 1950
A brood of sturdy men who stood for freedom and for truth. -Sir Walter Mitchell, class of 1848.
This memorial presented by Walter H. Annenberg, class of 1931.
* East side of 33rd South of Walnut (across from Smith Walk).
* 39.951850,-75.190120 [map]
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+michenermuseum.org's Charles Rudy page

Eltanin
Bathsheba L. Grossman, 1992
* abstract
* On top of the wall. Northeast corner of 33rd and Walnut.
* 39.952650,-75.189875 [map]
* See also:
+Art at Penn page for this piece
+bathsheba.com

Black Forest
Robinson Fredenthal, 1977
* abstract
* Southwest corner, 34th and Walnut.
* 39.952550,-75.192600 [map]
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+robinfredenthal.com

Pan with Sundial
Beatrice Fenton, 1938
* In memory of William Stansfield
* small kneeling person (pan), pipes, plants, sundial
* inscription:
Such harmony is in immortal souls. In loving memory of William Stansfield, FRCO FACO MUS R-PA. Tribute from his loving wife.
 * East of the main entrance of the Penn Library. Woodland Walk, West of 34th.
* 39.952385,-75.193500 [map]
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+askart.com's Beatrice Fenton page

Jerusalem Stabile
Alexander Calder, 1976
* abstract
* South of Woodland Walk, West of 34th.
* 39.952025,-75.192660 [map]
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+calder.org

Fisher Fine Arts Library Gargoyles
1891
* dragons
* On the walls. West side of 34th, South of Walnut (Woodland Walk side).
* 39.951700,-75.192975 [map]
* Exhibits: Gargoyles
* See also:
+Gargoyle Hunter's page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building


William Pepper
Karl Bitter, 1896
* Statue of William Pepper
* sitting and kneeling people, chair, plants, staff
* Another copy can be found at the Main Library on the landing of the stairs to the second floor.
* inscription:
M.D. L.L.D.
Provost of the
University
of
Pennsylvania
1881-1894
There will be sleeping enough in the grave.
All things exist in the man tinged with the manners of his soul.
 * South side of College Hall. North of Spruce, West of 34th.
* 39.951230,-75.193825 [map]
* See also:
+Penn History page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Karl Bitter page
+wikipedia.org's William Pepper page

Irvine Auditorium Gargoyles
1926
* small dragon heads
* Wall. South side of Irvine Auditorium. Northwest corner, 34th and Spruce.
* 39.950700,-75.193225 [map]
* Exhibits: Gargoyles

Memorial Gate
1902
* idea
* inscription: Inveniemus viam aut faciemus
 * Gate. Admissions Walk. North side of Spruce between 34th and 36th.
* 39.950800,-75.194475 [map]

Charles Lennig
John J. Boyle, 1900
* Representation of Charles Lennig
* head and upper torso
* Southwest corner of College Hall. North of Spruce, West of 34th.
* 39.951300,-75.194210 [map]
* See also:
+askart.com's John J. Boyle page

LOVE
Robert Indiana, 1966 (date is from the Penn website)
* idea
* The better known copy of this piece is on JFK plaza. This copy replaced We Lost
* Locust Walk, just East of 36th.
* 39.951825,-75.194875 [map]
* Exhibits: Peace and Love
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Robert Indiana page
+Smithsonian interview with Robert Indiana

Horned Face
1914
* small head
* Entrance. North side of Locust Walk just East of 36th.
* 39.952025,-75.194660 [map]

Benjamin Franklin
John J. Boyle, 1899
* Statue of Benjamin Franklin
* seated person, chair, papers
* In front of College Hall. Woodland Walk West of 34th Street.
* 39.951950,-75.193700 [map]
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1913 picture of this piece at 9th and Chestnut
+askart.com's John J. Boyle page
+The Electric Franklin

Split Button
Claes Oldenburg, 1981
* big button
* Woodland Walk, between 34th and 36th.
* 39.952210,-75.193700 [map]
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+Art at Penn page for this piece
+oldenburgvanbruggen.com

Family of Man
Costantino Nivola, 1961
* abstract
* Walls. On both sides of the entrance of the Penn Library. Woodland Walk between 34th and 36th.
* 39.952375,-75.193750 [map]
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Costantino Nivola page

Peace Symbol
Robert Engman, 1967
* peace symbol
* This piece has been listed as being by David Linquist or Lindquist, but according to the Smithsonian, it was a group student project supervised by Robert Engman
* Woodland Walk East of 36th.
* 39.952600,-75.194175 [map]
* Exhibits: Favorites, Peace and Love
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Robert Engman page


King Solomon
Alexander Archipenko, 1963
* Statue of Solomon
* abstract standing person
* East side of 36th, between Locust Walk and Walnut.
* 39.952625,-75.194850 [map]
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+The Archipenko Foundation






Kelly Family Gates
Mark Leuders, 2003
* Reference to the work of Charles Addams
* hands, artist tools
* From approximately 2007 to 2010 the gates were deinstalled and propped against the wall, as shown in the last picture.
* Gates. Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall. West side of 36th between Walnut and Locust Walk.
* 39.952800,-75.195000 [map]
* See also:
+Article about this piece
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+Charles Addams bio from westfieldnj.com
+Charles Addams bio from toonpedia.com

Addams Family Silhouette
2003
* Reference to the work of Charles Addams
* small people standing, sign
* Originally installed in the courtyard behind the gates.
* Wall. Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall. West side of 36th between Walnut and Locust Walk.
* 39.953000,-75.194950 [map]
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+Charles Addams bio from westfieldnj.com
+Charles Addams bio from toonpedia.com

Antillean Couple
Agustin Cardenas, 1957
* big abstract standing people
* Southwest corner 36th and Sansom.
* 39.953850,-75.194780 [map]
* Exhibits: African American
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Agustin Cardenas page

Construction #66
Jose de Rivera, 1959
* abstract
* Clearly visible through the window, but if the door's open you can also view it from inside.
* In the window of the Annenberg School of Communications. South side of Walnut, West of 36th.
* 39.952940,-75.195600 [map]
* See also:
+Smithsonian Oral History Interview with Jose de Rivera




Benjamin Franklin's Way
2009
* Quotes from Benjamin Franklin
* ideas
* inscription:
An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of cure. - 1735
Diligence is the Mother of Good-Luck. -1736
Well done is better than well said. - 1737
A true Friend is the best Possession - 1744
There are no Gains without Pains. - 1745
He's a Fool that cannot conceal his Wisdom - 1745
Doors of wisdom are never shut. - 1755
Half the Truth is often a great Lie. - 1758
 * 37th between Walnut and Locust.
* 39.952800,-75.196975 [map]
* See also:
+upenn.edu article about this piece
+The Electric Franklin

Lindemann Fountain
1984
* In memory of Joseph S. Lindemann
* small fountain plants
* In the small park on the Northwest corner of 37th and Locust Walk.
* 39.952460,-75.197200 [map]
* Exhibits: Unidentified

Benjamin Franklin
George Lundeen, 1987
* Statue of Benjamin Franklin
* small seated person, bench, cane, newspaper, pigeon
* East side of 37th Street, just South of Locust Walk.
* 39.952150,-75.196975 [map]
* See also:
+george @ lundeensculpture.com
+The Electric Franklin

Lily Composition #3
Anne Froehling, 1993
* fountain, plants
* Plaza. Woodland Walk between 37th and Spruce and 36th and Locust Walk.
* 39.951440,-75.196300 [map]


Wistar Institute Entrance
1894
* reclining people, book and quill, owl, standing person, plants
* Entrance. Wistar Institute. West side of 36th between Spruce and Locust.
* 39.951200,-75.195425 [map]
* Exhibits: Unidentified

Quadrature #1
Robert Engman, 1977
* big abstract piece
* Courtyard. Between Spruce and Hamilton Walk, East of 36th.
* 39.950150,-75.194900 [map]
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Robert Engman page








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]
* Exhibits: Gargoyles

Homage to Georgia O'Keeffe
Thom Cooney-Crawford, 1986
* Homage to Georgia O'Keeffe
* small abstract standing person
* Northeast corner 38th and Spruce, through the arch.
* 39.951625,-75.198450 [map]
* See also:
+cooney-crawford.blogspot.com
+okeeffemuseum.org

Covenant
Alexander Liberman, 1974
* big abstract arch
* Spanning Locust Walk at 36th Street.
* 39.952700,-75.200600 [map]
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+Art at Penn page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Liberman page
+thom.org's Alexander Liberman page

All Saints Sculpture Garden
Syd Carpenter, 1988
* In memory of Mary Gorman and Andrew Nippes
* multiple people, hands and faces
* inscription:
In memory of Mary Gorman (1896-1986) and Andrew Nippes (1918-1987). Two of the Lord's children in transition toward becoming saints.
And there are some who have left no memorial, who have perished as though they had not lived.
But these were persons of mercy whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten
-Sirach 44: 9a, 10
 * Courtyard. St. Mary's Hamilton Village. South side of Locust Walk between 39th and 40th. The courtyard can be reached by the walkway on the East side of the church.
* 39.952450,-75.201750 [map]
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+Syd Carpenter @ swathmore.edu


Plateau
Andrea Blum, 2005 (or 2006)
* big abstract shelter, benches
* East side of 40th, North of Locust Walk.
* 39.953375,-75.202550 [map]
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
+andreablum.com

Possible trip extension: Avenue of Technology (a few blocks North on 40th)
Possible trip extension: University City South Medical Complex (across 40th and a half block South)

See Also

+University of Pennsylvania
+University City District
+Annenberg School of Communications
+Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall
+wikipedia.org's Irvine Auditorium page
+Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology
+information about the history of the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the Quad
+Wistar Institute