Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Pilgrim

1904

— Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) —

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 25, 2022

1. The Pilgrim Marker

Inscription.
This stern pilgrim is based on sculptor Saint-Gaundens' The Puritan in Springfield, Massachusetts, but the artist completely changed the face and made other adjustments, such as altering the folds of the cloak. Saint-Gaudens also named the book that the figure is carrying: the Holy Bible. A gift from the New England Society of Pennsylvania to the City of Philadelphia, this bronze sculpture originally stood on the South Plaza of City Hall. It was relocated here in 1920.

One of America's most successful late 19th century sculptors, Saint-Gaudens also created the James A. Garfield Monument on Kelly Drive and Diana in the great stairhall of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Erected by Museum Without Walls. (Marker Number 24.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 39° 58.191′ N, 75° 11.354′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker is at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Lemon Hill Drive, on the right when traveling east on Kelly Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia PA 19130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thorfinn Karlsefni (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Burk (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia (approx. 0.2 miles away); South Terrace (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Penn Burke (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lloyd Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morton McMichael (approx. ¼ mile away); Getting to the Park (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 25, 2022

2. The Pilgrim Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.