University City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

A Tribute to Senior Vice President Anthony T. Caneris and His Wife Antoinette

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2023

1. A Tribute to Senior Vice President Anthony T. Caneris and His Wife Antoinette Marker

Inscription. For the
creation of the
Mario the Magnificent
Dragon Statue and Park

Anthony Caneris served as
Senior Vice President
for the
Division of Student Life and Administrative Services
from 1995 to 2007
during the largest revitalization period
in Drexel University history

Erected by Drexel University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.

Location. 39° 57.319′ N, 75° 11.358′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in University City. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 3) and South 33rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 S 33rd St, Philadelphia PA 19104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korman Family Quad (within shouting distance of this marker); Drexel University (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Korman Family Quad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lancaster Walk (about 300 feet away); 103D Engineer Battalion History

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(about 300 feet away); Lancaster Avenue Readiness Center (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Korman Family Quad (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Korman Family Quad (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

<i>Mario The Magnificent</i> (<i>The Drexel Dragon</i>) with the marker visible in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2023

2. Mario The Magnificent (The Drexel Dragon) with the marker visible in the background

Dedication plaque for <i>Drexel Dragon</i>, or <i>Mario the Magnificent</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2023

3. Dedication plaque for Drexel Dragon, or Mario the Magnificent

Additional dedication plaque for <i>Mario The Magnificent</i> (<i>The Drexel Dragon</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2023

4. Additional dedication plaque for Mario The Magnificent (The Drexel Dragon)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.