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1968
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Bear Dexter Jones, 1968 * small bear * East side of 11th, just North of Cecil B. Moore. * 39.978100,-75.152400 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. |
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Benjamin Franklin in Fireman's Hat Dexter Jones, 1968 * Head of Benjamin Franklin * big head, hat * Wall. North side of Arch, East of 4th. * 39.952425,-75.146450 [map] * On the Old City tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +The Electric Franklin |
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Dancing Children Henry Mitchell, 1968 * small people dancing, sitting, hats, bench, baby carriage, knitting needles, dog * Above the entrance. Cobbs Creek Recreation Center. West side of 63rd at Locust. * 39.957965,-75.248125 [map] |
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Flame Sherl Joseph Winter, 1968 * flame, fountain * Originally in the main quad between Market and Chestnut, 32nd and 33rd. Moved 2006. The first picture is from the original location, the second picture is from the new location off, and the third picture is from the new location on. * On the campus of Drexel University. Southwest corner 33rd and Race. * 39.958690,-75.189050 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +winterartstudio.com +Drexel University |
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For the Greater Glory of God 1968 (approximate year of building) * standing person, Jesuit motto * Wall. St. Joe's Prep. Northwest corner, 17th and Girard. * 39.972300,-75.164500 [map] * On the Temple Southwest tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified * See also: +St. Joe's Prep |
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John J. Carlin Tablet 1968 (approximate) * Relief bust of John J. Carlin * small head * inscription: This tablet was erected by oarsmen of the rowing world in honor of John J. Carlin 1896 - 1968 Circa 1914-1968 He was a man dedicated to the amateur sport of rowing and devoted 54 years to its development and leadership encompassing All phases:- schoolboy, club, college, national, international, and olympic. Treasurer - Schoolboy R.A. of A. President - Fairmount R.A. Coach - University of Pennsylvania Commodore - Schuylkill Navy Chairman - Gold Cup Committee President - N.A.A.O. Chairman - U.S. Olympic and Pan-Am Rowing Committee Continental Representative of F.I.S.A. Oarsmen of the past, present, and future have and will benefit from his vigor and zeal. * Wall. Reviewing Stands. River side of Kelly Drive. * 39.985900,-75.201985 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. |
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Lincoln the Lawyer Emil Seletz, 1968 * Bust of Abraham Lincoln * head * inscription: Presented by Emil Seletz, M.D. "32" Sculptor Josepha Seletz, M.D. "76" Jimmy Seletz, J.D. Dedicated to Marvin Wachman, President * In front of the Temple University Law School. East side of Broad, South of Montgomery. * 39.979890,-75.157350 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * See also: +Cyber Museum of Neurosurgery Emil Seletz Gallery +wikipedia.org's Abraham Lincoln page |
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Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library Branch Fascia Joseph J. Greenberg, Jr., 1968 (date of building) * abstract * Fascia. Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library Branch. Southwest corner 6th and Girard. * 39.970200,-75.146650 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library Branch |
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Russell Conwell Boris Blai, 1968 * Bust of Russell Conwell * big head * Conwell and his wife, Sarah S. Conwell, are buried behind the sculpture * inscription: Russell H. Conwell, Founder of Temple University, 1843-1925 * Conwell's burial site. Founder's Garden. East side of Liacouras Walk, just South of Berks Mall. * 39.981350,-75.155700 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * See also: +findagrave.com entry for this piece +Temple University Libraries: Boris Blai Personal Papers +wikipedia.org's Russell Conwell page |
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Stone Bas Reliefs 1968 * face, plants * Wall. East side of 7th between Pine and Addison. * 39.943900,-75.153450 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. |
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Three Disks, One Lacking Alexander Calder, 1968 * abstract * Originally on the top floor of the Reading Terminal Headhouse. Was part of the exhibition of Calders at 22nd and the Parkway for several years, and then moved to the current location in late March or Early April of 2009 when the Calder exhibit was taken down. The first two pictures are from the current location, the third is from the original location. * Northeast corner, 17th and the Parkway. * 39.955740,-75.167225 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +calder.org |
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Welsh Society Plaque 1968 * One line biographies of Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Gouverneur Morris, Robert Morris and William Penn * small dragon logo * inscription: The Welsh Society Philadelphia Organized March 1, 1729 Gogoniant i Dduw Glory to God Commemorating the Welsh contributions to the founding of the City of Philadelphia the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America William Penn, 1644-1718, proclaimer of freedom of religion and planner of New Wales, later named Pennsylvania Robert Morris, 1734-1806, foremost financier of the American Revolution and signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826, third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence Gouverneur Morris, 1752-1816, author of the final draft of the COnstitution of the United States John Marhall, 1755-1835, Chief Justice of the United States and Father of American Constitutional Law Erected on St. David's Day, March 1, 1968 * East wall. City Hall. Market at Juniper. * 39.952250,-75.162750 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +The Welsh Society of Philadelphia +wikipedia.org's Thomas Jefferson page +wikipedia.org's John Marshall page +wikipedia.org's Gouverneur Morris page +wikipedia.org's Robert Morris page +wikipedia.org's William Penn page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Women Washing Dexter Jones, 1968 * three people, one standing, two kneeling, plants, basket, water * Wall. Lindbergh, Northeast of 58th. * 39.928310,-75.218950 [map] |