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

Anthony J. Drexel

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 3, 2023

1. Anthony J. Drexel Marker

Inscription.
A son of Philadelphia who did honor to his native city by the uprightness of his off his integrity as a great financier and his generous interest in the public welfare.

Founder of Drexel
1826 - 1893

Science and Industry
1826 - 1893

This tribute of art
presented to the citizens of Philadelphia by his friend John H. Harjes 1904

Erected 1904 by Moses J. Ezekiel, sculptor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 39° 57.312′ N, 75° 11.242′ 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 Woodland Walk, on the left when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3142 Market Street, 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. Paul Peck Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Korman Family Quad (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 400 feet away); a different

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marker also named Korman Family Quad (about 500 feet away); 103D Engineer Battalion History (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Korman Family Quad (about 500 feet away); A Tribute to Senior Vice President Anthony T. Caneris and His Wife Antoinette (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 3, 2023

2. Anthony J. Drexel Marker

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 3, 2023

3. Anthony J. Drexel Marker

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 3, 2023

4. Anthony J. Drexel Marker

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 3, 2023

5. Anthony J. Drexel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.