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Convention Center Logo
1993
* abstract
logo
* Based on the original logo of the Convention Center, which was supposed to evoke the train shed.
* Sidewalk.
In front of the Reading Terminal Headhouse. Convention Center.
North side of Market, East of 12th.
* 39.951965,-75.159311 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+paconvention.com
Bike Terminal
Nathaniel Ross,
2014
* small
abstract
representation of the Reading Terminal train shed
* Bike rack.
In front of the Reading Terminal Headhouse. Convention Center.
North side of Market, East of 12th.
* 39.951910,-75.159190 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* See also:
+paconvention.com
Hard Rock Cafe Guitar
1998
* big
guitar
sign
* Above the entrance.
Hard Rock Cafe.
Northeast corner, 12th and Market.
* 39.952075,-75.159750 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+hardrock.com's Philadelphia page
PSFS Sign
George Howe (Architect),
William Lescaze (Architect),
1932
* big
neon
wordmark
sign
* The picture was taken from the North side of the 1600 block of Market
* Roof.
Loews Hotel.
Southwest corner 12th and Market.
* 39.951800,-75.160150 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org page for the building
+wikipedia.org's page for the building
+wikipedia.org's George Howe page
+wikipedia.org's William Lescaze page
+loewshotels.com Philadelphia page
cirque, CIRQUE
Judy Pfaff,
1993
* big
abstract forms
* Unless you're there for an event, you'll have to look at it through the entrance
* On the ceiling.
Ballroom of the Convention Center.
Inside Reading Terminal Headhouse, North side of Market between 11th and 12th, at the top of the escalator (top floor).
* 39.952800,-75.159050 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
+judypfaffstudio.com
+paconvention.com
World Park
Ned Smyth,
1995
* abstract
architectural elements,
globe
* This piece is listed elsewhere as "World Park: Orders and Perspectives". The shorter title is from the artist's web site.
* Plaza.
Southwest corner, 12th and Filbert.
* 39.952800,-75.159875 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+nedsmyth.com
Water
Robinson Fredenthal,
1973
* big
abstract
water
* Usually open, visible through the window when not
* In the lobby.
1234 Market.
South side of Market, East of 13th.
* 39.951800,-75.160700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece, Ice, and Fire
+robinfredenthal.com
Stephen Girard Building Caryatid Columns
James H. Windrim (Architect),
1896
* building named for Stephen Girard
* small
standing people
* West wall, 2nd floor.
Canopy Hotel.
East side of 12th between Ludlow and Clover.
* 39.951025,-75.160000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: New
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's James H. Windrim page
+wikipedia.org's Stephen Girard page
+hilton.com's Canopy Philadelphia page
PTC Trolley No. 2733
St. Louis Car Company,
1947
* big
actual trolley
* Accessible from the concourse when the building is open, visible through the glass when it isn't.
* Interior.
Concourse level. 1234 Market.
South side of Market between 12th and 13th.
* 39.951850,-75.160850 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* Exhibits: Mass Transit
* See also:
+youtube video walk around of this piece
+wikipedia.org's PCC streatcar page
+wikipedia.org's St. Louis Car Company page
PTC Bus No. 1312
ACF-Brill Motors Co.,
1949
* front of an actual bus
* The original was a 1948 model C-44.
This is a reconstruction from a donated 1949 model C-36.
Accessible from the concourse when the building is open, visible through the glass when it isn't.
* Interior.
Concourse level. 1234 Market.
South side of Market between 12th and 13th.
* 39.951800,-75.160825 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* Exhibits: Mass Transit
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's J.G. Brill Company page
Commuter Tunnel Mural
David Beck (Architect),
Verlin Miller,
1984
* big
trees
* The mosaics run two full blocks on both sides of the station. Unfortunately you can no longer get down on to the platform without a fare instrument, but you can see them through the glass on the concourse level.
* Tunnel walls.
Jefferson Station.
Underground. Between Market and Filbert from 10th to 12th..
* 39.952500,-75.158150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* Exhibits: Mosaic,
Mass Transit
* See also:
+picture from flickr.com
+whyy.org article about Shirt Corner Plus mentioning David Beck
+nytimes.com article about Philadelphia alleys quoting David Beck
+wikipedia.org's Jefferson Station page
Philbert the Pig
Eric Berg,
Victoria Davila,
1995
* pig,
food (painted tiles)
* The market is not always open. Check hours before visiting.
* inscription:
By feeding Philbert you will help improve the health of people in needy communities by providing fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education. Philbert is sponsored by CoreStates Bank for the benefit of the Reading Terminal Market Trust
* Inside.
Reading Terminal Market.
Southeast corner, 12th and Arch.
* 39.953400,-75.159025 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* Exhibits: Mosaic
* See also:
+bergbronze.com's page for this piece
+bergbronze.com
+victoriadavila.com
+Reading Terminal Market
CRADLE
Diogo Machado (ADD FUEL),
2023
* big
abstract quilt designs
* East side of the East wall.
Jefferson Plaza.
North side of Chestnut, East of 12th.
* 39.950600,-75.159670 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: Mosaic
* See also:
+addfuel.com
Reading Terminal Market Signs
2012 (approximate)
* small
signs:
flowers,
food,
flatware on a plate,
fish,
cow,
chicken
* West and North walls.
Reading Terminal Market.
South side of Arch East of 12th and East side of 12th between Arch and Filbert.
* 39.953600,-75.159450 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+Reading Terminal Market
Honickman Center South Wall
ennnead (Architect),
2024
* abstract forms
* First floor windows.
Honickman Center.
North side of Chestnut, West of 11th.
* 39.950360,-75.159090 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: New
* See also:
+ennead.com
+jeffersonhealth.org's Honickman Center page
+ennead.com's Honickman Center page
Lions (Reading Terminal)
Francis Hatch Kimball (Architect),
1893
* lion heads
* North Wall.
Reading Terminal Market.
Southeast corner, 12th and Arch.
* 39.953850,-75.159375 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Francis Hatch Kimball page
+Reading Terminal Market
Fire
Robinson Fredenthal,
1973
* abstract
fire
* Plaza.
Behind 1234 Market.
North side of Ludlow, East of 13th.
* 39.951385,-75.160700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece, Water, and Ice
+robinfredenthal.com
ALOMH
Tobi Kahn,
2024
* abstract vertical forms
* Entrance.
Northeast corner of Honickman Center.
Southwest corner, 11th and Clover.
* 39.950625,-75.158650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: New
* See also:
+tobikahn.com
+jeffersonhealth.org's Honickman Center page
+ennead.com's Honickman Center page
Ice
Robinson Fredenthal,
1973
* abstract
frozen water
* Usually open, visible through the window when not
* In the concourse stairwell.
1234 Market.
Southeast corner 13th and Market.
* 39.951900,-75.161300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece, Water,and Fire
+robinfredenthal.com
Honickman Center Mobile
ennnead (Architect),
2024
* big
hanging collection of abstract shapes
* Interior.
East side of Honickman Center.
West side of 11th between Chestnut and Clover.
* 39.950385,-75.158800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: New
* See also:
+ennead.com
+jeffersonhealth.org's Honickman Center page
+ennead.com's Honickman Center page
Contrafuerte
Miguel Horn,
2021
* big
people,
hunched and sitting
* Bridge across the alley.
Cuthbert, West of 12th.
* 39.953440,-75.160185 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
+miguelhorn.art
Finding Home
Kathryn Pannepacker,
Josh Sarantitis,
2011
* big
idea,
hands and partial
standing people,
loom,
headgear
* inscription:
in visible dignity
* Wall.
North side of Ludlow across from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market.
* 39.951450,-75.161275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* See also:
+publicartarchive.org's page for this piece
+publicartarchive.org's Kathryn Pannepacker page
+joshsarantitis.com
+stjohnsphilly.org
Beneficial Savings Fund Society Building
Horace Trumbauer (Architect),
1916
* reliefs of Mercury
and
Venus
* small
kneeling people,
headgear,
mirror,
flaming
torch,
plants,
birds
* East wall and North entrance.
Thomas R. Kline Institute for Trial Advocacy.
Southwest corner, 12th and Chestnut.
* 39.950350,-75.160250 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Horace Trumbauer page
+wikipedia.org's Mercury page
+wikipedia.org's Venus page
+drexel.edu's Kline Institute page
Mary
* statue of Mary
* small
standing person,
head covered,
rosary
* North side of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market.
* 39.951300,-75.161275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* Exhibits: Religious,
Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Mary, mother of Jesus page
+stjohnsphilly.org
The Tableau
1986
* Representations of Adam,
David,
Eve,
Isaiah
and
The Magi
* groups of people,
standing people,
furniture,
sitting people,
headgear,
staffs, crutch,
tools,
Earth,
sun, moon, planets, stars,
water,
buildings,
plants,
lion,
lamb,
food,
serpent,
symbols
* Includes a representation of the City Hall William Penn
* inscription:
A series of 8 Sculptured Murals commissioned by
Monsigner Charles V. Devlin, PA, in 1986.
The first half of the tableau tells a story via
excerpts from biblical history from the
creation of the world to the birth of Jesus Christ:
I. Creation
II. Expulsion from the Garden of Eden
III. The Prophet Isaiah prophesying the Messiah
IV. King David
V. The Three Wisemen of the Epiphnany
The second half depicts the mission of St. John
the Evangelist Church and how we can all continue
the mystery of God's love by caring for the needs of:
VI. The sick
VII. The homeless and needy
VIII. The imprisoned
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was
thirsty and you gave me drink, I was naked and
you clothed me, ...I was ill and you comforted me,
in prison and you came to visit me."
* North side of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market.
* 39.951300,-75.161300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* Exhibits: Religious,
Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Adam page
+wikipedia.org's David page
+wikipedia.org's Eve page
+wikipedia.org's Isaiah page
+wikipedia.org's Magi page
+stjohnsphilly.org
Chestnut Street Bus Shelter Panel (12th)
Pablo Tauler,
2019 (announced)
* abstract design
* moved from the East side of the shelter to the South side. The second picture is from the original configuration.
* panel taken from Chestnut Street Bus Shelters
* next in sequence: Chestnut Street Bus Shelter Panel (13th)
* Bus shelter.
Southwest corner, 12th and Chestnut.
* 39.950385,-75.160430 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: Moved,
Mass Transit
* See also:
+pablotaulerpublicartwork.blogspot.com
St. John's Fire Memorial
2011
* In memory of William Chance,
Hugh Duffy,
James Shea
and
George Steinle
* Philadelphia Fire Department insignia
* inscription:
Hoseman George Steinle
Died in the line of duty protecting the
citizens of Philadelphia on February 17, 1899
Hoseman William Chance
Died in the line of duty protecting the
citizens of Philadelphia on February 17, 1899
Hoseman Hugh Duffy
Died in the line of duty protecting the
citizens of Philadelphia on February 17, 1899
Hoseman James Shea
Died in the line of duty protecting the
citizens of Philadelphia on March 2, 1899
* Sidewalk.
In front of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market.
* 39.951375,-75.161500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters,
Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+extensive post about this fire and the death of the memorialized firefighters at facebook.com
+stjohnsphilly.org
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Frank Rushmore Watson (Architect),
1902
* Statues of Saint John,
Saint Luke,
Saint Mark
and
Saint Matthew
* small
standing people,
books and scrolls
* The four evangelists are displayed here top to bottom (left to right facing the church) in canonical (reverse alphabetical) order. As the original building burned down in 1899, I am assuming the art dates from the 1902 building.
* Entrance pillars.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market.
* 39.951275,-75.161510 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org Frank Rushmore Watson page
+wikipedia.org's John the Evangelist page
+wikipedia.org's Luke the Evangelist page
+wikipedia.org's Mark the Evangelist page
+wikipedia.org's Matthew the Apostle page
+stjohnsphilly.org
Amity
David Lee Brown,
1977
* abstract form
* Was at the Northeast corner of 10th and Market. Removed around 2015 with the conversion of the Gallery to Fashion District Philadelphia.
* Former entrance to the Gallery.
* 39.951650,-75.156650 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+mathtourist.blogspot.com's picture of this piece
+easthamptonstar.com's David Lee Brown obituary
Eagle
1880 (date of building)
* eagle,
plants
* Roof.
South side of Chestnut, West of 12th.
* 39.950430,-75.161040 [map] [nearby]
* On the Gayborhood tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified Artists
Hairdressing Sign
1887
* sign
* inscription:
Ladies' and Children's Hair Dressing
* Second floor bay.
East side of 13th, North of Chestnut.
* 39.950945,-75.161585 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+hiddencityphila.org article about this sign
Bronze Hats
2019 (installed)
* small
hats
* visible through the window
* Interior.
North side of the Notary Hotel.
West of the Southwest corner, 13th and Filbert.
* 39.953075,-75.161550 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified Artists
Spiral Ears
Ming Fay,
1995
* big
abstract
ear
* Visible from the lobby and from outside.
The first picture is from the staircase. The second is from outside through the highly reflective dark glass.
* Over the stairs behind security.
Justice Center.
North side of Filbert, West of 13th.
* 39.953325,-75.161600 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
+mingfay.com
+wikipedia.org's Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice page
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 Marshall, 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] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+philadelphiawelsh.org
+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
City Hall, East Pavilion
Alexander Milne Calder,
1873 - 1893
* beaver,
crane and owl,
butterfly,
plants,
elephant head,
dragon heads,
City Hall tower,
city seal,
ship,
plow and scales,
scrolls,
standing people,
reclining people,
heads,
headgear
* Part of the whole building's art.
East entrance City Hall.
Market at Juniper.
* 39.952300,-75.162800 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Alexander Milne Calder page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page
The Sign Boy
Tom Miles,
1994
* small
standing boy,
sign,
hat,
dog
* Was on the East side of Juniper, South of Market. Removed some time during the first half of 2021 or late 2020 during renovation of the Wanamaker entrance.
* 39.951485,-75.162725 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+milesstudios.info
City of Brotherly Love
Neon of Dallas,
2019
* abstract
neon,
idea
* Title based on an online article quote from Premier Project Management. Attribution based on a Facebook post by the hotel. Mounted in what used to be a revolving door, the piece is equally visible from the sidewalk.
* Lobby.
Northwest corner of the Notary Hotel.
Southeast corner, Juniper and Filbert.
* 39.953140,-75.162120 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* Exhibits: Peace and Love
* See also:
+Neon of Dallas on facebook.com
City Hall Annex
Philip H. Johnson (Architect),
1926
* eagles,
plants,
food,
fasces,
stars
* The masonry panels are visible on all sides of the building but the pattern is not completely consistent. The pictures were taken on the 13th Street side.
* Entrances and walls.
Notary Hotel.
Southeast corner, Juniper and Filbert.
* 39.953075,-75.162260 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Philip H. Johnson page
Chestnut Street Bus Shelter Panel (13th)
Pablo Tauler,
2019 (announced)
* abstract design
* moved from the East side of the shelter to the South side. The second picture is from the original configuration.
* panel taken from Chestnut Street Bus Shelters
* next in sequence: Chestnut Street Bus Shelter Panel (Broad)
* Bus shelter.
Southwest corner, 13th and Chestnut.
* 39.950575,-75.162030 [map] [nearby]
* On the Gayborhood tour
* Exhibits: Moved,
Mass Transit
* See also:
+pablotaulerpublicartwork.blogspot.com
John Wanamaker, Citizen
John Massey Rhind,
1923
* Statue of John Wanamaker
* standing person
carrying a hat
* inscription:
1838 - 1922
* East side of City Hall.
West side of Juniper, North of Market.
* 39.952650,-75.162750 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1936 picture of this piece
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page
+wikipedia.org's John Wanamaker page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page
Plan of the City of Philadelphia
* map of the city
* Wall.
North side of Sansom between 12th and 13th.
* 39.949810,-75.161350 [map] [nearby]
* On the Gayborhood tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified Artists
Philadelphia Books of Just Hours
Phillips Simkin,
1995
* small
books,
podium
* Also listed as "Philada Book of Just Hours" and "Philada Books of Just Hours". Philada is an old abbreviation of Philadelphia. The on-site plaque spells Philada with a final superscript a.
* Inside the corner column.
Southwest corner of the Justice Center.
Juniper and Filbert.
* 39.953350,-75.162150 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+inquirer.com's Phillips Simkin obituary
+wikipedia.org's Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice page
St. Stephen Community House
1923
* Relief bust of Saint Stephen
* head,
cross,
roses
* South wall.
St. Stephen's Church.
Ludlow East of 10th (just North of 10th and Chestnut).
* 39.950700,-75.156350 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building
+wikipedia.org's Saint Stephen page
+ststephensphl.org
Gazelle
* gazelle
* Wall.
South side of Chestnut between 13th and Juniper.
* 39.950575,-75.162200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Gayborhood tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified Artists
Berg Laboratories Explosion Memorial
2008
* Memorial to Joseph Bandos,
James Doyle,
Charles Holtzman,
Bernard Junod,
Thomas Kline,
Walter E. Lyszkowski,
John Magrann,
John News,
James F. Tygh,
Joseph Vivian
and
Thomas Wilson
* Philadelphia Fire Department insignia
* inscription:
(combined from 11 individual plaques)
In memory of
Deputy Chief Thomas Kline, October 28, 1954
Battalion Chief John Magrann, October 28, 1954
Batallion Chief John News, October 28, 1954
Lieutenant Charles Holtzman, October 29, 1954
Fireman Joseph Bandos, October 28, 1954
Fireman James Doyle, October 29, 1954
Fireman Bernard Junod, November 3, 1954
Fireman Walter E. Lyszkowski, August 8, 1958
Fireman James F. Tygh, October 28, 1954
Fireman Joseph Vivian, October 29, 1954
Fireman Thomas Wilson, October 29, 1954
Died in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Philadelphia
* Sidewalk.
Northeast corner City Hall.
Southwest corner, Juniper and JFK.
* 39.952930,-75.162720 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters,
Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+firstin.wordpress.com post about the explosion and the dedication of this memorial
+findagrave.com's Joseph John Bandos page
+findagrave.com's James E. Doyle page
+bcjohnmagrannfiremuseum.com
+findagrave.com's John W. Magrann page
+findagrave.com's James F. Tygh page
+findagrave.com's Joseph John Vivian page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page
Elk Head
Francis G. Caldwell (Architect),
Edward Paul Simon (Architect),
1904
* elk head
* Wall.
South side of Arch, between 13th and Juniper.
* 39.954120,-75.161625 [map] [nearby]
* On the Convention Center tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Francis G. Caldwell page
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Edward Paul Simon page
Bicycle Rack
Warren C. Holzman,
2014
* small
arch
with intersecting curved lines
* Bike rack.
Northeast corner City Hall.
Southwest corner, Juniper and JFK.
* 39.952965,-75.162865 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+ironstudioltd.com
+philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page
+wikipedia.org's City Hall page
Wisdom and Commerce
Alfred-Alphonse Bottiau,
1932
* big
sitting people,
chairs,
standing person,
tree,
owl,
ship mast and sails
* Flanking the entrance.
North side of Chestnut, East of 10th.
* 39.950050,-75.156650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Alfred-Alphonse Bottiau page
Triton Fountain
Donald De Lue,
1941
* Statue of Triton
* fish,
kneeling person,
fountain
* Not (as listed elsewhere) on North 6th
* Courtyard.
North side of Chestnut, East of 10th, behind a fence.
* 39.950365,-75.156190 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+sculptor.org's Donald De Lue page
+wikipedia.org's Donald De Lue page
+wikipedia.org's Triton page
China Gate
Sabrina Soong,
1984
* big
arch
* Spanning 10th Street, North of Arch.
* 39.953700,-75.156250 [map] [nearby]
* On the Chinatown tour
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+legacy.com's Sabrina Soong obituary
Pony Express Rider
* small
seated person,
hat,
horse,
plants,
mesas
* Over the door.
North side of Chestnut,West of 9th.
* 39.949975,-75.156110 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified Artists,
Labor
Justice and Law
Donald De Lue,
1940
* big
seated people,
eagles
* North and South walls.
Nix Federal Building.
Southwest corner of 9th and Market and the Northwest corner of 9th and Chestnut.
* 39.949950,-75.155900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson Center City Campus tour
* See also:
+hiddencityphila.org article that discusses the history of this piece
+sculptor.org's Donald De Lue page
+wikipedia.org's Donald De Lue page
+wikipedia.org's Nix Federal Building page