Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Haydn / Franz Schubert
Joseph Haydn
1906 Idusch & Son (n.d.)
Franz Schubert
1891 Henry Baerer (1837-1908)
These bronze monuments honor two important Austrian composers, Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) and Franz Schubert (1797-1828). Both monuments were awarded to the United German Singers of Philadelphia who donated them to the City of Philadelphia. Schubert, in front of you, was awarded to the group as a grand prize in the 16th Annual National Saengerfest in Newark, NJ in 1891. Haydn, located several yards behind you to your left, was awarded at the 21st National Saengerfest in 1906.
Among Schubert's most famous compositions are "Ave Maria". Haydn's masterpiece is the oratorio, The Creation.
The Pair of Lions behind you were given to Fairmount Park by Henry Lisle Waln in 1891.
Erected by Museum Without Walls. (Marker Number 205.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 39° 59.015′ N, 75° 12.545′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker is on North Horticultural Drive east
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Schubert (here, next to this marker); Rebecca at the Well (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rebecca at the Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Journeyer (within shouting distance of this marker); John Witherspoon D.D.L.L.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Giuseppe Verdi (within shouting distance of this marker); Haydn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2022
2. Joseph Haydn / Franz Schubert Marker in front of Schubert
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
