William Penn Annex West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Christian Bullitt
1907
| — | John J. Boyle | — |
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 2014
1. John Christian Bullitt Marker
An attorney and civic leader, John Christian Bullitt drafted the “Bullitt Bill” on 1885, a government-reform measure that became Philadelphia’s City Charter two years later. He also erected the city’s first modern office building, which was eventually taken down to make way for Independence National Historic park.
This bronze was commissioned by the citizens of Philadelphia in 1902. Sculptor John J. Boyle, from an immigrant Irish family of stonecutters, spent most of his career in Philadelphia and New York. His other sculptures include Stone Age in America on Kelly Drive and Benjamin Franklin at the University of Pennsylvania.
Erected by Museum without Walls. (Marker Number 113.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 39° 57.179′ N, 75° 9.782′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex West. It is at the intersection of John F Kennedy Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 611) and North Broad Street ( Route 611), on the left when traveling west on John F Kennedy Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gloria Casarez (a few steps from this marker); Mother Jones (a few steps from this
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Another marker is no longer nearby. John Wanamaker (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. One of the many markers placed on or about Philadelphia City Hall.
Also see . . .
1. John Christian Bullitt. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. John Christian Bullitt (1907) by John J. Boyle (1851 - 1917). "Association for Public Art" entry. (Submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 2014
3. "John Christian Bullitt"
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 20, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on February 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 20, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
