Bella Vista in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Frank Gasparro

(1909-2001)

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

1. Frank Gasparro Marker

Inscription. Designer of the reverse side of the Lincoln Penny and, with Gilroy Roberts, the Kennedy half-dollar. Born and educated in classical art in Philadelphia, Gasparro was first employed as a junior engraver by the U.S. Mint in 1942. By 1965 he was appointed by President Lyndon Johnson as the 10th Chief Engraver. Designed numerous coins and medals, including the Eisenhower and Susan B. Anthony dollar.

Erected 2002 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy, the Former U.S. Presidents: #36 Lyndon B. Johnson, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 39° 56.231′ N, 75° 9.351′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Bella Vista. Marker is on Carpenter Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 727 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Parish (within shouting distance of this marker); Mario Lanza (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Giannini Family

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(about 500 feet away); House of Industry (about 700 feet away); Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial (about 800 feet away); Di Bruno Bros. (approx. 0.2 miles away); "The Italian Market" (approx. 0.2 miles away); South 9th Street Curb Market (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

2. Frank Gasparro Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.