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Fairmount Tour

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This tour winds through the Fairmount neighborhood, starting East of it around Broad and Wallace, and stretching West to 29th and North to Girard. It's a long but mostly pleasant walk with a small amount of interesting art, beginning and ending with pieces named Metamorphosis. Start on Ridge Avenue, East of Broad and North of Wallace and then go

Southeast on Ridge to Wallace
West on Wallace to Broad
South on Broad to Green
West on Green across 18th
North on 18th across Wallace
West on Wallace to 19th
South on 19th to Brandywine
West on Brandywine across 20th
North on 20th to Fairmount
West on Fairmount to Corinthian
North on Corinthian to Girard/College Ave.
Southwest on Girard/S. College Ave.to Poplar
East on Poplar to 24th
South on 24th to Olive
East on Olive to 23rd
North on 23rd to Brown
West on Brown to Pennsylvania
Northwest on Pennsylvania around to Poplar Street
West on Poplar Street across the railroad bridge to Poplar Drive
West and slightly South across the grass to Sedgley Drive
back to Poplar Drive and North to Girard
East on Girard across the Girard railroad bridge

	*Metamorphosis* Joshua Sarantitis, 2001 * big butterflies * The mural is included on this site because of the butterflies, which were cut from metal by men from the Ridge Avenue Shelter * Wall. Southwest side of Ridge, Southeast of Broad and Fairmount. * 39.965450,-75.160025 [map] * See also: +artist's page for this piece +hzgstudio.org
	*Congregation Rodeph Shalom* D'Ascenzo Studios, 1927 * scroll and tablet, cats, birds * Entrance. Congregation Rodeph Shalom. East side of Broad Street at Green. * 39.963825,-75.160900 [map] * Exhibits: Religious
	*Doorway to Imagination* Emilie Ledieu, 2010 * plants, abstract face * East Entrance. Laura W. Waring School. West side of 18th, North of Green. * 39.964775,-75.167550 [map] * See also: +emilieledieu.com
	*Spring Gardens Fence* 2001 (approximate) * plants, birds, spring, sign * Fence and gates. Spring Gardens. Around the block bounded by 18th, 19th, Wallace and North. * 39.966200,-75.168750 [map] * Exhibits: Unidentified
	*People Pyramid* Evelyn Keyser, 1971 * small seated stacked people * Roberto Clemente Recreation Center. Southeast corner of 19th and Wallace. * 39.966075,-75.168750 [map]
	*Three Bar Russian Cross* 1957 * Symbol of Jesus * 3 bar cross, moon and stars * Over the entrance. Russian Orthodox Church of Our Lady. South side of Brandywine, West of 20th. * 39.964300,-75.170975 [map] * Exhibits: Religious
	*Stephen Girard* * Statue of Stephen Girard * group of people standing, sitting * Inside the main gate Girard College. North side of Girard at Corinthian. * 39.973400,-75.170225 [map] * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +ushistory.org's Stephen Girard page
	*24th and Poplar Mosaic* Isaiah Zagar * abstract partial people, pair of people, fish * inscription: This is the day the lord hath made * Wall. Southeast corner, 24th and Poplar. * 39.972175,-75.175850 [map] * Exhibits: New, Religious * See also: +philadelphiasmagicgardens.org
	*Saint Nicholas Church* 1976 * Mosaic of Jesus * big standing person from the waist up, angels, symbols * Above the entrance.. South side of Poplar, West of 24th. * 39.972075,-75.176360 [map] * Exhibits: Religious
	*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] * Exhibits: New, War
	*Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility* Isaiah Zagar, 1997 * big abstract sign, ideas * Wall. West side of 23rd between Fairmount and Aspen. * 39.967840,-75.175400 [map] * See also: +Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility +philadelphiasmagicgardens.org
	*Trust Deli Tree of Life* 2001 * abstract plant (tree of life) * Wall. Southwest corner, 26th and Brown. * 39.970260,-75.179800 [map]
	*Morton McMichael* John H. Mahoney, 1881 * Statue of Morton McMichael * seated person, chair * W. Sedgley and Lemon Hill. * 39.973150,-75.189025 [map] * See also: +famousamericans.net's Morton McMichael page
	*Metamorphosis* Cheryl Levin, Robert Phillips, 2006 * big insects, building (Girard College), elephant, food (including a mug of beer), giraffe, gorilla, partial standing person, musical instrument, plants, ship, sun and moon, tiger, tools, train and trolley, water * The insects are by Phillips, the mosaics are by Levin and Mural Corps youth. * inscription: a sculptural and mosaic public art project dedicated to the community and its cycles of change * Railroad crossing bridge. Girard between 31st and Poplar Drive. * 39.975050,-75.187225 [map] * See also: +artist's picture of the insects +phillipsmetal.com

Possible trip extension: West Park (across the Girard Avenue Bridge)

Fairmount Tour

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