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South Broad Tour
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The South Broad Tour runs from Broad and Oregon South to the stadiums at Broad and Pattison. There are Orange Line stops at both Oregon and Pattison, so you can take the subway to Oregon, walk to Pattison, and then take the subway back.
- walk South on Broad from Oregon
- turn left when you get to the Citizens Bank Park Parking Lot gate on the East side of Broad just North of Pattison.
- turn right at the stadium
- turn left again on Pattison
- walk the length of the stadium
- cross Pattison
- walk back to and across 11th
- turn left on 11th
- walk down 11th to the South end of the Wachovia Center and through the gate to see Wilt Chamberlain
- walk North through the parking lot parallel to 11th, along the walkway behind Xfinity Live
- pass through Xfinity Live (or go back around it) to 11th and Pattison
- cross Pattison again to see the two pieces on the North side
- walk back to the subway stop.
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Guglielmo Marconi Tablet 1955 * Plaque honoring Guglielmo Marconi * small bas relief map of the world, lightning bolts symbolizing radio waves * This picture has been retouched to remove scrawled and splashed paint. * inscription: Inventor Wireless Telephone Telegraph and Unidirectional Radio Deeply religious humanitarian genius, glory of the world in Italy and glory of Italy in the world. His inventions saved millions of lives and will continue to do so as long as this world exists. First wireless message 1896. First transatlantic marconigram S.O.S. 1901. Born near Bologna, Italy, 1874, Died - Rome, Italy 1937 Tablet dedicated at Philadelphia, 1955, Mayor Joseph S. Clark, Jr. * Marconi Plaza. West side of Broad, South of Oregon. * 39.916150,-75.171700 [map] * See also: +Guglielmo Marconi Foundation |
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Columbus Monument Emanuele Caroni, 1876 (renovated 1982) * Monument to (and statue of) Christopher Columbus * standing person, globe, sword, anchors, eagle, ship, sitting people, water, flag * Artist is listed as "possible." * inscription: Presented to the city of Philadelphia by the Italian citizens In commemoration of the first centenary American Independence 1876 * Marconi Plaza. West side of Broad, South of Oregon. * 39.915550,-75.172100 [map] * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Christopher Columbus page |
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Guglielmo Marconi Giancarlo Saleppichi, 1975 * Statue of Guglielmo Marconi * standing person, paper * inscription: Inventor Wireless Telegraphy The Father of Modern Communication April 25 1874 July 20 1937 * Marconi Plaza. East side of Broad, South of Oregon. * 39.915440,-75.171125 [map] * See also: +Guglielmo Marconi Foundation |
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Walt Whitman Jo Davidson, 1939 * Statue of Walt Whitman * standing person * Southwest corner, Broad and Packer, on the approach to the onramp. * 39.911460,-75.173325 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org's Jo Davidson page +wikipedia.org's Walt Whitman 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] * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +Penn Facilities Joe Brown page |
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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] * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +Penn Facilities Joe Brown 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] * Exhibits: Athletic * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +zenosfrudakis.com +wikipedia.org's Steve Carlton page |
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Mr. Baseball Harry Rosin, 1957 * Statue of Connie Mack * standing person, piece of paper (scorecard?) * Originally at Connie Mack Stadium. Moved to the entrance to Veterans Stadium until it was torn down in 2004. The first picture is from Veterans Stadium. * East side of the parking lot East of Broad and North of Pattison. * 39.906160,-75.168450 [map] * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1957 picture of this piece outside Connie Mack Stadium +michenermuseum.org's Harry Rosin page +baseball-almanac.com's Connie Mack page +baseballhalloffame.org's Connie Mack page |
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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] * 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] * Exhibits: Athletic * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +zenosfrudakis.com +wikipedia.org's Robin Roberts page |
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Wilt Chamberlain Omri Amrany, 2004 * Statue of Wilt Chamberlain * person kneeling, person jumping, basketballs and basket * inscription: by the size of his heart Wilton Norman Chamberlain August 21, 1936 - October 12, 1999 * Plaza. Southeast corner of the Wachovia Center. West side of 11th, South of Pattison. * 39.900425,-75.171200 [map] * Exhibits: Athletic, African American * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +thinksculpture.com picture of this piece +rotblattamrany.com +wikipedia.org's Wilt Chamberlain page |
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Kate Smith Marc Mellon, 1987 * Statue of Kate Smith * standing person * Was behind the Spectrum at Broad and Pattison. The Spectrum was demolished early 2011. Reinstalled in the current location in 2012 without the the plaque. The picture is from the original location. * inscription: Kate Smith 1907-1986 Blessed with a voice and presence which led her to stardom on Broadway, radio, and television, Miss Smith came to symbolize joyous, homespun, American patriotism. Her stirring rendition of "God Bless America" introduced on Armistice Day 1938 lifted the spirits of the nation after the Great Depression and inspired us to persevere through the agony of World War II. When president Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced Kate to the King and Queen of England he said "This is Kate Smith... This is America!" During World War II, Miss Smith raised more than $600 million in War Bond sales and in 1982, President Ronald Reagan presented her with the nation's highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom. Kate Smith had a special relationship with the Flyers and the City of Philadephia. Her live performances of "God Bless America" helped inspire the Flyers to become Stanley Cup Champions for the first time in 1974. This statue, honoring one of America's greatest patriots, is a gift from the Philadelphia Flyers to the people of our great country. Dedicated: October 5, 1987 * On the path from the parking lot behind Xfinity Live. Southwest of the Southwest corner of 11th and Pattison. * 39.903600,-75.170000 [map] * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +Philadelphia Flyers +shingcollection.com's Marc Mellon page +katesmith.org |
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Score! Gil Whitman, 1976 * two people, one standing, one kneeling, hockey equipment * Was behind the Spectrum at Broad and Pattision. The Spectrum was demolished early 2011. Reinstalled 2012 in the current location. The picture is from the original location * On the path from the parking lot behind Xfinity Live. Southwest of the Southwest corner of 11th and Pattison. * 39.903800,-75.169900 [map] * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved |
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Dr. J Barney Bright, 1987 * Statue of Julius Erving * standing person, basketball * Was in front of the Spectrum at Broad and Pattison. The Spectrum was demolished early 2011. Reinstalled in the current location without the plaque. The picture is from the original location * inscription: Julius Winfield Erving II * Nine years captain of the 76ers * Captain of the 1983 World Champions * NBA Most Valuable Player 1981 * 11 Time NBA All Star * All Star MVP 1977, 1983 * Member of the ABA Champions 1974, 1976 * ABA Most Valuable Player 1974, 1976 * Five time ABA All Star * Athlete, Sportsman, Gentleman * On the path from the parking lot behind Xfinity Live. Southwest of the Southwest corner of 11th and Pattison. * 39.903900,-75.169800 [map] * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved, African American * See also: +wikipedia.org's Julius Erving page |
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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] * 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] * Exhibits: Athletic, Moved * See also: +Penn Facilities Joe Brown page |
Possible trip extension: Avenue of the Arts (North to Ellsworth-Federal on SEPTA's Broad Street Line)
Possible trip extension: City Hall (North to City Hall on SEPTA's Broad Street Line)
Possible trip extension: Fairmount (North to Fairmount on SEPTA's Broad Street Line and then Southeast 1 block on Ridge)
Possible trip extension: Temple Campus (North to Cecil B. Moore on SEPTA's Broad Street Line)