South Broad Tour
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
- Cut North through the parking lots to the back of the Spectrum
- Walk around the Spectrum to the front (you may need to use the raised walkway)
- Cross Pattison again to see the two pieces on the North side
- and then 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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:
The worth of a man is measured
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.
* Exhibits: Athletic
* 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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Score!
Gil Whitman,
1976
* two people,
one standing,
one kneeling,
hockey equipment
* Lower rear entrance.
Spectrum.
Broad and Pattision.
* Exhibits: Athletic
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Kate Smith
Marc Mellon,
1987
* Statue of Kate Smith
* standing person
* 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
* Behind the Spectrum.
Broad and Pattison.
* See also:
+Philadelphia Flyers
+shingcollection.com's Marc Mellon page
+katesmith.org
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Dr. J
Barney Bright,
1987
* Statue of Julius Erving
* standing person,
basketball
* 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
* In front of the Spectrum.
Broad and Pattison.
* Exhibits: Athletic
* 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.
* 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.
* Exhibits: Athletic,
Moved
* See also:
+Penn Facilities Joe Brown page
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Possible trip extension: City Hall (North to City Hall via SEPTA's orange line)
Possible trip extension: Temple Campus (North to Cecil B. Moore via SEPTA's orange line)
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See Also
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+map of tour area
+wikipedia.org's Wachovia Center page
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Chris Purdom, unless
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