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Independence Mall Tour

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The Independence Mall tour begins On the South side of Chestnut West of 7th loops around the Mall and ends on the North side of Chestnut East of 7th. Specifically it goes

East on Chestnut across 5th, crossing to the North side of Chestnut at 6th
a little ways South on 5th and back across Chestnut
East on the North side of Chestnut across 4th
North on the East side of 4th to Market
West on the South side of Market to 5th
North on Market to the next walkway
East on the walkway about half a block
Back to 5th
North on 5th to Race
West on Race to 6th
Northwest to the middle of Franklin Square
back to 6th and Race
South on 6th to Chestnut
West on the North side of Chestnut about half a block

	*Lion and People Heads* * parts of people, cats * Walls. South side of Chestnut between 7th and 8th. * 39.949475,-75.153325 [map]
	*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] * Exhibits: Gargoyles, Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
	*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] * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +wikipedia.org's Athena page +wikipedia.org's Hermes page
	*Chestnut Street Bus Shelters* Pablo Tauler, 1999 * abstract, plants * Shelters pictured are at 10th, 13th, 15th and 16th * Bus shelters. South side of Chestnut, 7th to 17th. * 39.95035,-75.160290 [map] * See also: +artist's pictures of this piece +pablotauler.com
	*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] * See also: +philadelphiabuilding.org's page for the building +Horace Trumbauer page from philadelphiabuildings.org
	*George Washington* Joseph Alexis Bailly, 1869 * Statue of George Washington * standing person * In front of Independence Hall. South side of Chestnut between 5th and 6th. * 39.949050,-75.150000 [map] * See also: +picture of this piece from about.com +phillyhistory.org 1913 picture of this piece +phillyhistory.org 1929 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Joseph Alexis Bailly page +wikipedia.org's George Washington page
	*Benjamin Franklin* Francesco Lazzarini, 1789 * Statue of Benjamin Franklin * standing person, staff, books * This is a replica of the original 1789 piece * Pediment. Library Hall. 105 S. 5th St, West side of 5th, South of Chestnut. * 39.948425,-75.149190 [map] * See also: +The Electric Franklin
	*The Signer* EvAngelos W. Frudakis, 1980 * standing person, scroll and quill * 5th and Chestnut, Southeast corner. * 39.948825,-75.149000 [map] * See also: +Joey Blue's picture of this piece +evangeloswfrudakis.com
	*Lion and Sheep Heads* William Struthers, 1855 * lion heads, sheep heads * Struthers is listed as the mason for the building * Entrance. 425-429 Chestnut. * 39.949000,-75.148575 [map] * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
	*The Triangle Fire* Frank Bramblett, 1983 * fire, clothing manufacturing tools * Permanently in shadow and not easy to see. * South wall of the overhang. East side of 4th, North of Chestnut, behind the security grate. * 39.949475,-75.147250 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org's Triangle Fire page +frankbramblett.com
	*Dedicated to the American Secretary* Costantino Nivola, 1970 * abstract standing person * Plaza. South side of Market, between 4th and 5th. * 39.950250,-75.148000 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org's Costantino Nivola page
	*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] * 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
	*Gift of the Winds* Joseph C. Bailey, 1978 * abstract * picture was taken while the area around the piece was being rebuilt * 5th and Market, Northeast corner. * 39.950875,-75.148675 [map] * See also: +Max Buten's first picture of this piece +Max Buten's second picture of this piece
	*White Water* Robinson Fredenthal, 1978 * big abstract * East Side of 5th Street, North of Market, along the walkway between 4th and 5th. * 39.950975,-75.147925 [map] * 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 +robinfredenthal.com
	*Jonathan Netanyahu Memorial* Buky Schwartz, 1986 * Memorial to Jonathan Netanyahu * abstract * inscription: Entebbe, Jonathan Netanyahu, July 4, 1976. They were swifter than eagles, they were faster than lions. The bow of Jonathan turned not back. II Samuel 1.22,23 Jonathan Netanyahu, 1946-1976 * Outside Mikveh Israel. East Side of 5th Street, North of Market, along the walkway between 4th and 5th. * 39.951115,-75.147760 [map] * Exhibits: Religious, War * See also: +The museum's page for this piece +Max Buten's picture of this piece +bukyschwartz.com +wikipedia.org's Jonathan Netanyahu page
	*The Seed* Christopher T. Ray, 1976 * big seed * inscription: Source: Deuteronomy 8:7-8:11 "...for the Lord thy God bringeth thee into a good land..." The Seed symbolizes the generation of creative life in America, the Good Land which has made us welcome. In its roots exist the reminder of our origins and traditions. In the leaves are the elements of continuing growth. From the pod and its emerging flowr comes the promise of the future. * Entrance. Mikveh Israel. East Side of 5th Street, North of Market, along the walkway between 4th and 5th.. * 39.951175,-75.147550 [map] * See also: +chrisray.com
	*Last Resting Place of Benjamin Franklin* * Memorial to Benjamin Franklin * small head * inscription: The last resting place of Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790 "Venerated for benevolence, admired for talent, esteemed for patriotism, beloved for philanthropy" -Washington "The sage whom two worlds claimed as their own." -Mirabeua "He tore from the skies the lightning and from tyrants the sceptre" -Turgot * Fencepost. South side of Arch, just East of 5th. * 39.952450,-75.148250 [map] * See also: +findagrave.com's Benjamin Franklin page +The Electric Franklin
	*We the People* Ian Bader, Henry N. Cobb, 2003 (year of building) * big preamble to the Constitution, sign * inscription: We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty for the United States of America. to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution * Wall. Constitution Center. West side of 5th, North of Arch. * 39.953275,-75.148700 [map] * See also: +pfcandp.com page for the building +Ian Bader +Henry N. Cobb
	*Bolt of Lightning* Isamu Noguchi, 1984 * Representation of an act of Benjamin Franklin * big kite, lightening, key * At the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge. 6th and Vine. * 39.955450,-75.148750 [map] * See also: +ushistory.org page for this piece +Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum +The Electric Franklin
	*Living Flame Memorial* Reginald Beauchamp, 1976 * abstract * Police and Fire Memorial. Painted during the 2006 Franklin Square renovation. The first picture is without the paint. * Franklin Square. Northwest corner, 6th and Race. * 39.955400,-75.149825 [map] * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
	*Franklin Square Fountain* 1838 * fountain * Center of Franklin Square. Northwest corner, 6th and Race. * 39.955650,-75.150450 [map] * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1915 picture of the fountain off
	*Phaedrus* Beverly Pepper, 1976 (also listed as 1977) * abstract * West side of 6th, North of Arch. * 39.953740,-75.149900 [map] * See also: +beverlypepper.net
	*Indelible* Alison Sky, 2003 * Quotes from Abigail Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Chief Joseph, Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King, Jr., Yan Phou Lee, Sitting Bull and Harriet Tubman * words and ideas * South wall. Independence Visitor Center. Northeast corner, 6th and Market. * 39.950850,-75.150110 [map] * See also: +artist's page for this piece +alisonsky.com +wikipedia.org's Abigail Adams page +wikipedia.org's Susan B. Anthony page +wikipedia.org's Chief Joseph page +wikipedia.org's Thomas Jefferson page +wikipedia.org's Martin Luther King, Jr. page +The Chinese Must Stay by Yan Phou Lee +wikipedia.org's Sitting Bull page +wikipedia.org's Harriet Tubman page
	*Memorial to Enslaved People of African Descent in the United States of America* 2010 * Quotes from Maya Angelou, Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. Du Bois, Frances Ellen Watkin Harper and Barack Obama * enclosed space, ideas * This piece features an extensive amount of text, including African sayings, symbols, and a list of African countries. Reproduced here as inscriptions are the text of the plaque, and the quotes from named individuals. This memorial does not seem to have an official name. The name used is shortened from the text of the plaque. The plaque simply labels it "Memorial." The National Park Service web site calls it "a memorial to enslaved Africans." Avenging the Ancestors calls it the "Slavery Memorial." The last picture, of the wall with the names of the enslaved people who lived in the President's House, is part of the President's House exhibit and not the Memorial. * inscription: "Either America will destroy ignorance or ignorance will destroy the United States." -W.E.B. Du Bois "I ask no monument proud and high to arrest the gaze of the passers-by, all that my yearning spirit craves, is bury me not in a land of slaves." -Frances Ellen Watkin Harper "You the Ashanti, the Yoruba, the Kru, bought, sold, stolen, arriving on a nightmare praying for a dream." -Maya Angelou "We gave sought to bind the chains of slavery on the limbs of the black man, without thinking that at last we should find the other end of that hateful chain about our own necks." -Frederick Douglass "It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists as they blazed a trail toward freedom... yes we can, yes we can." -Barack Obama This enclosed space is dedicated to millions of men, women, and children of African descent who lived, worked, and died as enslaved people in the United States of America. They should never again be forgotten. One of two smokehouse rooms in which three enslaved men slept - Giles, Paris, and Austin - once stood in this area. The close proximity to the Liberty Bell Center reminds us that Liberty was not originally intended for all. It is difficult to understand how men who spoke so passionately of liberty and freedom were unable to see the contradiction, the injustice, and the immorality of their actions. Enslaved Africans and their descendants endured brutality and mistreatment for over 200 years even as their labor build and enriched the nation. The struggle for freedom and political, social, and economic equality continued even after the legal standing of slavery. The devestating effects of slavery continue to affect race relations to this day. Yet, we must continue to strive for the ideals embodied in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America. The African symbols, words, and quotations on the exterior and interior walls speak to the spirit of hope, the resiliance of the human spirit, and the determination of a people to arise out of bondage to freedom. City of Philadelphia \| National Park Service * Southeast corner, 6th and Market. * 39.950300,-75.150050 [map] * Exhibits: African American * See also: +National Park Service page for this piece +Avenging the Ancestors page for this piece +wikipedia.org's Maya Angelou page +wikipedia.org's Frederick Douglass page +wikipedia.org's W.E.B. Du Bois page +wikipedia.org's Frances Ellen Watkin Harper page +wikipedia.org's Barack Obama page
	*Milkweed Pod* Clark B. Fitz-Gerald, 1965 * big plant fountain * Courtyard. Behind the Rohm and Haas building, West side of 6th street between Chestnut and Market (go up the steps and through the underpass). * 39.950300,-75.151400 [map] * See also: +The sculpture of Clark Fitz-Gerald from sfitzgeraldfineart.com
	*Woman Looking Through a Window* George Segal, 1980 * small standing person, window * Building entrance overhang. South side of Chestnut between 6th and 7th. * 39.949400,-75.151575 [map] * See also: +Joey Blue's picture of this piece +segalfoundation.org +wikipedia.org's George Segal page

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