Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rebecca at the Well
1908
— John J. Boyle (1851-1917) —
This work originally served as a water fountain. The bronze relief in the center depicts the biblical story from the Book of Genesis, in which Rebecca offers water to a man and his camel. In 1888 Mary Rebecca Darby Smith donated funds to the Philadelphia Fountain Society for this piece. Completed in 1908, it was installed on the median strip at 12th and Spring Garden Streets. It was removed in 1922, placed in storage, and relocated here in 1934.
One of Philadelphia's leading sculptors, Boyle also created Stone Age in America on Kelly Drive, and Benjamin Franklin at the University of Pennsylvania. The granite elements were designed by architects Wilson Eyre, Jr., Walter Cope and Edgar V. Seeler.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 39° 59.016′ N, 75° 12.524′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker is on North Horticultural Drive east of Horticultural Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 N Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia PA 19131, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Rebecca at the Well (here, next to this marker); Joseph Haydn / Franz Schubert
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