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Meher
Khoren der Harootian,
1976
* Statue of Meher
* standing,
sitting, and lying
people,
cross,
human bones,
helmets,
weapons,
buildings,
mountains,
plants,
horses,
vulture,
water,
sun
* inscription:
On this day, April 24, 1976, commemorating the 61st
anniversary of the martyrdom of the Armenian nation and celebrating
the bicentennial year of American independence, we Americans of
Armenian heritage in eternal gratitude to God dedicate this monument
to our adopted land of the United States.
Meher - A legendary figure of inspiring power symbolizing the invincible
faith of the Armenian people, the first nation to embrace Christianity
(301 AD).
Keeping Watch over the cultural heritage of Armenia.
Day of Infamy, April 24, 1915 the genocide and martyrdom of the Armenian
Nation.
St. Vartan at the battle of Avarayr (451 AD). History's first defense of
the Christian faith.
Mid the ashes of the martyrs, mother and child look to freedom for
Armenia and all nations.
* South side of Kelly Drive, West of 25th.
* 39.966500,-75.179800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Religious,
War
* See also:
+derharootian.com
stikmen (25th and Kelly Drive)
stikman
* small
abstract
standing
people
* Crosswalk.
West corner, 25th and Kelly Drive.
* 39.966450,-75.179535 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page
Joan of Arc
Emmanuel Fremiet,
1890 (listed dates vary widely)
* Statue of Joan of Arc
* horse,
seated person,
flag,
weapons
* Most sources list Joan of Arc's dates as 1412-1431.
* inscription:
Jeanne D'Arc
1409-1431
* 25th and Kelly Drive.
* 39.966500,-75.179175 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Favorites,
Religious
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+Another Max Buten picture of this piece
+bronze-gallery.com's Emmanuel Fremiet page
+wikipedia.org's Joan of Arc page
Art Museum North Faces
1928
* faces,
crowns
* There are two faces on the North side of the Museum. The first is over a large empty niche where Anne d'Haroncourt Drive meets 25th and Kelly. The next is over the North entrance just up the hill.
* Walls.
North side of the Art Museum.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966200,-75.180150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
stikman (25th and Pennsylvania SE)
stikman
* small
abstract
standing person
* Crosswalk.
East side of 25th, in the Southeastbound lanes of Pennsylvania..
* 39.966475,-75.178900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page
Spiral
Collin Robinson,
2014
* abstract
snail
* Bike rack.
Southwest side of the Perelman Annex.
Northeast side of Pennsylvania, Southeast of 26th.
* 39.967625,-75.179675 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
stikman (25th and Pennsylvania NW)
stikman
* small
abstract lines,
standing person
* West of the crosswalk.
West side of 25th, in the Northwestbound lanes of Pennsylvania..
* 39.966850,-75.178900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page
Fidelity Mutual Building
Lee Lawrie,
1926 - 1927
* Building renamed in honor of Raymond G. Perelman
and
Ruth Perelman
* big and small
people
standing
sitting,
furniture,
weapons,
kite,
ships,
tools and machines,
dogs,
horses,
alligators,
elephants,
owls,
squirrels,
buildings,
trains,
plants,
symbols and words
* Originally an insurance building. Donated to the Art Museum by the Perelmans. The pictures here are only a representative sampling of the art.
* inscription:
Pennsylvania side:
In the honor and perpetuity of the family is founded the state. In the nobler life of the household is the nobler life of mankind.
26th side:
He labors best who loves best : the finest work of a man's life is to open the doors of opportunity to those who depend on him.
* The whole building.
Perelman Annex.
Northwest corner of Fairmount and Pennsylvania.
* 39.967490,-75.179490 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Labor
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+Max Buten's picture of one of the reliefs
+Another Max Buten picture of one of the reliefs
+wikipedia.org's Lee Lawrie page
+wikipedia.org's Raymond G. Perlman page
Art Museum North Pediment
Carl Paul Jennewein,
1932 (Museum website says 1933)
* group of people,
some standing,
some sitting or lying,
winged person,
headgear,
staff,
sun,
sword,
furniture,
musical instrument,
snake,
lion
* North Pediment.
Front of the Art Museum.
25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965625,-75.180275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Carl Paul Jennewein page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
stikman (Pennsylvania and Fairmount)
stikman
* small
abstract
standing person
* These are usually stuck onto the asphalt. It may have been moved to the control box when the street was repaved.
* Traffic light control box, Northeast corner, Pennsylvania and Fairmount.
* 39.967340,-75.179260 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page
stikman (Kelly Drive and Fairmount)
stikman
* small
abstract
standing person
* Crosswalk.
South corner, Kelly Drive and Fairmount.
* 39.967210,-75.180510 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: New
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page
Gamekeeper's Night Dog
Victoria Davila,
1989
* dog
* Pennsylvania, 25th, and Fairmount.
* 39.967200,-75.178900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+victoriadavila.com
Charioteer of Delphi
1976 (given to the city)
* small
standing person
* Copy of 5th Century BC original
* inscription:
From the cradle of democracy in the ancient world to the cradle of democracy in the new world. From the people of Greece to the people of America.
* East side of the Art Museum.
25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965400,-75.179275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphian Fountain
1963
* fountain
* This fountain has many different configurations
* Steps.
North side of Pennsylvania Avenue between 24th and 25th.
* 39.966510,-75.178150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building
Amazon
August Kiss,
1837
* seated person,
horse,
cat,
spear
* At the foot of the steps of the Art Museum.
25th and the Parkway.
* 39.964950,-75.179650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's August Kiss page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Art Museum Steps Fountain
1928
* fountain,
fish
* Along the front steps.
Art Museum.
25th and the Parkway.
* 39.964950,-75.180100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Favorites,
Unidentified
* See also:
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Rocky
A. Thomas Schomberg,
1980
* Statue of Rocky Balboa
* standing person,
boxing gear
* This statue has had several homes, including the top of the Art Museum steps and the Spectrum steps. It was moved to the current location September, 2006. The first picture is from the current location. The second picture is from the Spectrum.
* East side of the Art Museum.
25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965125,-75.179300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Athletic,
Favorites,
Moved
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+schombergstudios.com
+wikipedia.org's Rocky Balboa page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Rocky Footprints
1993 (approximate)
* In honor of Rocky Balboa
* small
symbolic
footprints
* Top of the steps.
Art Museum.
25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965115,-75.180320 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Rocky Balboa page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Courtship
Henry Mitchell,
1958
* Memorial to Henry M. Phillips
* horses,
fountain
* Plaza.
Art Museum.
25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965325,-75.180600 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org picture of this piece
+cantonartcollection.com's Henry Mitchell bio
+wikipedia.org's Henry Myer Phillips page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Prometheus Strangling the Vulture
Jacques Lipchitz,
1943
* standing person,
vulture
* Front steps.
Art Museum.
25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965585,-75.180960 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Jacque Lipchitz page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Curve I
Ellsworth Kelly,
1973
* geometric steel plate
* On the street side of the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966825,-75.181625 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Ellsworth Kelly page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page
The Lion Fighter
Albert Wolff,
1928
* seated person,
spear,
horse,
lion
* At the foot of the steps of the Art Museum.
25th and the Parkway.
* 39.964575,-75.180100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Albert Wolff page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Major General Peter Muhlenberg
J. Otto Schweizer,
1910
* Statue of John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg
* standing person,
group of people,
church interior,
pulpit and pews,
book,
hat
* inscription:
front:
"There is a time for all things - a time to preach and a time to fight, and now is the to fight"
Farewell sermon in the church at Woodstock, VA, 1776
right:
1776, Charleston, Sullivans Island, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Stony Point, Petersburg, Yorktown, 1781
left:
Member of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, 1784
Vice President of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1785
Member of the first, third, and sixth Congress of the U.S.
U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1801
President of the German Society of Pennsylvania, 1788 and 1802-1807
* Behind the Art Museum.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966600,-75.181950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Religious,
War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1913 picture of this piece outside City Hall
+wikipedia.org's J. Otto Schweizer page
+wikipedia.org's John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Bench and Table (Enlarged Version/Concentric)
Scott Burton,
2001 (fabricated)
* furniture
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden.
Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967100,-75.181450 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Scott Burton page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page
John Marshall
William Wetmore Story,
1883
* Statue of John Marshall
* seated person,
chair
* inscription:
Chief Justice of the United States 1801-1835. As soldier he fought that the nation might come into being. As expounder of the Constitution he gave it length of days.
* On a traffic island behind the Art Museum.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966200,-75.181800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's William Wetmore Story page
+wikipedia.org's John Marshall page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Two-Part Chair
Scott Burton,
1986 (fabricated 2002)
* small
chair
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967190,-75.181410 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Scott Burton page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page
Bell
Toshiko Takaezu,
1986
* bell
* On the street side of the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966835,-75.181775 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Toshiko Takaezu page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page
Rock Chair
Scott Burton,
1981
* small
chair
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967175,-75.181450 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Scott Burton page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page
Art Museum Cherub
1928
* small
upright
winged person
* Over the back door.
Art Museum.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966075,-75.181700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Religious,
Unidentified
* See also:
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Giant Three-Way Plug, Scale A
Claes Oldenburg,
1970 (installed 2010)
* big
electric plug
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966950,-75.181950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+oldenburgvanbruggen.com
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page
Stephen Girard
John Massey Rhind,
1897
* Statue of Stephen Girard
* standing person,
groups of people,
hats,
buildings,
ship,
anchor,
plants,
barrels,
rope,
parasol
* inscription:
front:
1750-1831
Mariner and Merchant
back:
Philadelphia's greatest philanthropist
Erected by the alumni of Girard College and the people of this city and commonwealth, 1897
* Behind the Art Museum.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966350,-75.182350 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1912 picture of this piece outside City Hall
+wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page
+ushistory.org's Stephen Girard page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Art Museum Roof Ornaments
1928 (year of building)
* griffins
(museum logo),
gazelles,
plants
* Best seen on top of the South pediment.
* Around the roof.
Art Museum.
25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965000,-75.181015 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Symbiosis
Roxy Paine,
2011
* big
trees
* Between the Parkway and Pennsylvania at 24th.
* 39.965400,-75.178100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+roxypaine.com
Lips
Franz West,
2012
* big
abstract
standing
people
* Was in the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden on Art Museum Drive. Removed November 2015 and returned to the West Foundation in Vienna. The Museum now says it was a temporary loan, but the original article on the Museum's site said "Created specifically for the Garden's Lower Terrace, Lips (2012) is the last commission West realized prior to his untimely death in July of 2012 and will serve as a testament to the powerful legacy of the artist's influential work."
* 39.967275,-75.181900 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Franz West page
General Anthony Wayne
John Gregory,
1937
* Statue of Anthony Wayne
* seated person,
horse,
sword,
hat
* In front of the Art Museum.
25th and the Parkway.
* 39.964750,-75.180950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's John Gregory page
+ushistory.org's Anthony Wayne page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Gift
William G. Tucker,
2005 (edition 2/3)
* abstract
partial
people
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966950,-75.182275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's William G. Tucker page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page
General Casimir Pulaski
Sidney Waugh,
1947
* Statue of Casimir Pulaski
* standing person,
sword,
plant
* inscription:
1748-1779
Native of Poland
General of the Continental Army
Despairing of liberty in his native land he volunteered his services to the American Patriots.
Gave his life at the siege of Savannah.
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial.
On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.966850,-75.182400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Sidney Waugh page
+wikipedia.org's Casimir Pulaski page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page
Ericsson Fountain
Charles L. Borie, Jr.,
Horace Trumbauer (Architect),
Clarence Zantzinger (Architect),
1933
* In memory of John Ericsson
* fountain
* Date and artist attribution are from a 1939 WPA Guide Book
* inscription:
Dedicated to the memory of Captain John Ericsson, scientist, inventor, patriot. Born in Sweden July 31, 1803. Died in America, the country of his adoption, March 8, 1889.
* West end of Eakins Oval.
Parkway at 24th.
* 39.964610,-75.178700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1934 picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1961 picture of this piece
+philadelphiabuildings.org Charles L. Borie, Jr. page
+Horace Trumbauer page from philadelphiabuildings.org
+wikipedia.org's Clarence Zantzinger page
+wikipedia.org's John Ericsson page
+wikipedia.org's Eakins Oval page
General Richard Montgomery
J. Wallace Kelly,
1946
* Statue of Richard Montgomery
* standing person,
sword
* inscription:
1738-1775
Native of County Dublin, Ireland
General of the Continental Army
Firm believer in the cause of freedom
He lost his life in the American assault on Quebec in mid-Winter of 1775
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial.
On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.966650,-75.182675 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+michenermuseum.org's J. Wallace Kelly Page
+wikipedia.org's Richard Montgomery page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page
Steps (Philadelphia)
Sol LeWitt,
2010 (realized)
* abstract
steps
* West end of the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967100,-75.182300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Sol LeWitt page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page
Cross
* Symbol of Jesus
* idea
* inscription:
Remember the Unborn Innocents
* In front of St. Francis Xavier.
Northeast corner, 24th and Green.
* 39.965925,-75.177200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+sfxoratory.org
Pyramid (Philadelphia)
Sol LeWitt,
2010 (realized)
* abstract
pyramid
* West end of the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967150,-75.182350 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Sol LeWitt page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page
Flukes
Gordon Gund,
2007
* abstract
whale flukes
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967150,-75.182500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+gordongund.com
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page
John Paul Jones
Walker Hancock,
1957
* Statue of John Paul Jones
* standing person,
hat,
telescope,
sword
* inscription:
1747-1792.
Sailor and diplomat, commander of squadrons.
Against desperate odds, his own ship afire and sinking, he defeated the British man-of-war Serapis and established our power upon the seas.
He gave our Navy its first traditions of heroism and victory.
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial.
On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.967050,-75.182625 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Walker Hancock page
+wikipedia.org's John Paul Jones page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page
Iroquois
Mark di Suvero,
1983 (installed 2007)
* big
abstract assemblage
* Between the Parkway and Pennsylvania at 24th.
* 39.965050,-75.177800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+Another Max Buten picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Mark di Suvero page
General Nathanael Greene
Lewis Iselin, Jr.,
1960
* Statue of Nathanael Greene
* standing person
* inscription:
front:
1742-1786
We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.
left:
A Rhode Islander
Businessman turned soldier
Served with great distinction as Quartermaster General and Army Commander
A trusted friend of General Washington
right:
His qualifications for statesmanship were not less remarkable than
his military ability.
-Alexander Hamilton.
Second to no one in enterprise, in resource, in sound judgement,
promptitude of decision, and every other military talent.
-Thomas Jefferson
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial.
On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.966835,-75.182925 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+Smithsonian interview with Lewis Iselin
+wikipedia.org's Nathanael Greene page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page
Mercury
William Rush,
1828 (approximate, restored and installed 2018)
* Statue of Mercury
* small
standing person,
winged helmet
* Unfortunately there's no good way to see this piece from the front.
* Pavilion roof.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive between the Spring Garden Bridge and the back steps of the Museum.
* 39.966085,-75.182900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's William Rush page
+wikipedia.org's Mercury page
Art Museum Student Entrance Face
1928
* face,
crown
* Above the student entrance.
Art Museum.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive at the Spring Garden Bridge.
* 39.965150,-75.182050 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+Philadelphia Museum of Art
Sculpture Garden Wall Fountain
2010 (approximate)
* fountain
* Wall.
Northwest corner of the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden.
Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967375,-75.182650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page
General Friedrich Von Steuben
Warren Wheelock,
1947
* Statue of Friedrich Von Steuben
* standing person,
hat,
sword
* inscription:
1730-1794
Native of Prussia
Professional Soldier
He served the cause of American Independence as Major General and Inspector General. He perfected the training and organization of the Continental Army
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial.
On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.967250,-75.182900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+askart.com's Warren Wheelock page
+wikipedia.org's Friedrich Von Steuben page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page
Marquis de Lafayette
Raoul Josset,
1947
* Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette
* standing person,
sword
* inscription:
1757-1834
Native of France
Devoted and faithful to the cause of American Independence
General of the Continental Army
An indispensable ally of freedom
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial.
On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.967025,-75.183200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+Another Max Buten picture of this piece
+texasescapes.com's Raoul Josset page
+wikipedia.org's Marquis de Lafayette page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page
Ernesta Drinker Ballard Memorial
2006
* In honor of Ernesta Drinker Ballard
* small
urn/planter
* inscription:
In honor of
Ernesta Drinker Ballard
1920-2005
Ernesta was the moving force behind the restoration of the
Fairmount Water Works and these gardens.
Fairmount Park Commissioner from 1981 to 2002 and a founding
member of the Fairmount Park Conservancy, she was a civic leader,
a feminist, a beloved friend.
"The world is a better place if everyone is included" - EDB 2001
Erected September 10, 2006
* In the gardens of the Water Works.
Schuylkill Banks near the Spring Garden Bridge..
* 39.965740,-75.183035 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Ernesta Drinker Ballard page
+fairmountwaterworks.org
Rustic Pavilion
2007
* In honor of Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr.
* pavilion with birdhouse motif
* inscription:
Dedicated in honor of
Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr.
by
Edith R. Dixon
for his committed service to
Fairmount Park
1977-2002
* Anne d'Harnocourt Drive near the Spring Garden Bridge.
* 39.965550,-75.182975 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. page
Tiger at Bay
Albino Manca,
1965
* tiger
* Also listed as "Tiger"
* Kelly Drive, just West of Fairmount, across from the Azalea Garden.
* 39.968425,-75.182165 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* See also:
+askart.com's Albino Manca page
Graff Memorial
1848 (restored 2006)
* In memory of Frederick Graff
* small
gazebo,
bust
* The bust in the second picture was added after the first picture was taken.
* inscription:
To the memory of Frederick Graff, who designed and executed the Fairmount Water Works. Erected by the City Councils of Philadelphia, June 1, 1848
* In the garden of the Water Works.
Along the Schuylkill Banks, near the Spring Garden Bridge.
* 39.965625,-75.183250 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1933 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Frederick Graff page
+fairmountwaterworks.org
Lines in Four Directions in Flowers
Sol LeWitt,
2012 (realized)
* big
beds of actual flowers
* Was on the hill behind the Art Museum, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th. It was not clear from the sign at the time of installation whether the piece was intended to be permanent, but it was not consistently maintained.
* 39.967325,-75.183300 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Sol LeWitt page
Peace Fountain
1865 (based on the inscription)
* house-like structure,
water fountain
* inscription:
Peace
June 1865
* In the garden of the Water Works.
Schuylkill Banks near the Spring Garden Bridge.
* 39.965380,-75.183075 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Peace and Love
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1954 picture of this piece
+fairmountwaterworks.org
Puma
William Zorach,
1954
* puma
* South end of the Azalea Garden.
26th and Kelly Drive.
* 39.967750,-75.182950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+wikipedia.org William Zorach page
+tclf.org's Azalea Garden page
Allegory of the Schuylkill River (Water Nymph and Bittern)
William Rush,
1809 (restored and installed 2018)
* standing persoh,
bird,
fountain,
actual rocks
* Incorporated into and replaced the Water Works Fountain
* In the garden of the Water Works.
Schuylkill Banks near the Spring Garden Bridge.
* 39.965415,-75.183220 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's William Rush page
+fairmountwaterworks.org
Water Works Fountain
2006 (repurposed 2018)
* fountain,
rocks
* Reconfigured as the base of Allegory of the Schuylkill River (Water Nymph and Bittern)
* In the garden of the Water Works.
Schuylkill Banks near the Spring Garden Bridge.
* 39.965415,-75.183220 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+fairmountwaterworks.org
Spring Garden Street - West River Drive Bridges
1965 (year of current bridge)
* small
bridges and other buildings,
trees,
water
* inscription:
- The Collossus -
Wooden covered bridge - span 540 feet
Longest arch bridge in the world
Opened to traffic - April 28, 1813
Destroyed by fire - September 1, 1838
Replaced by wire bridge in 1842
- Wire Bridge -
Wire cable suspension bridge - span 357 feet
First cable suspension bridge
for vehicles in America
Opened to traffic - January 2, 1842
Replaced by Spring Garden Bridge in 1875
- Spring Garden Bridge -
Double deck truss bridge - span 355 feet
Spring Garden Street - upper deck
Callowhill Street - lower deck
Opened to traffic - July 10, 1875
Replaced by the present structures
* Bridge wall.
Center City end, Art Museum side of the Spring Garden Bridge.
* 39.964550,-75.182500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
Station no. 6 - Celebration of Water
Ellen Fletcher,
1989
* small
seated person
wearing a hat,
tackle box,
fish
* The fisherman was lost in 1999 in the flooding caused by hurricane Floyd and recovered or replaced in late 2005 or early 2006. Lost again in September 2021 to the flooding from Hurricane Ida. Reappeared some time before May 2023.
* Schuylkill Banks between the Waterworks and the Spring Garden Bridge at the foot of the spiral staircase.
* 39.964950,-75.183300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour