Logan Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Monument
1897
— Rudolf Siemering (1835 - 1905) —
Photographed By Pat Filippone, June 19, 2013
1. Washington Monument Marker
This bronze monument portrays the nation's first president, George Washington, in his role as commander in chief during the Revolutionary War (1775 - 1783). The allegorical figures on the pedestal represent Washington's era in American history. The groups arranged around the lower level show Native American people as well as animals and plants of the period.
The monument was donated to the City of Philadelphia by the State Society of the Cincinnati of Pennsylvania, a group of descendants of Revolutionary War officers.
Erected by Museum Without Walls. (Marker Number 17.)
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 39° 57.86′ N, 75° 10.74′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Logan Square. Marker is on Spring Garden Street. In front of Philadelphia Museum of Art. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19130, 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 Washington Monument (a few steps from this marker); From Reservoir to Art Museum / Parkway Museums District (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . Washington Monument (1897) by Rudolf Siemering (1835 - 1905). "Association for Public Art" entry. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Carolyn Martienssen, August 29, 2014
2. Washington Monument Marker
Photographed By Pat Filippone, June 19, 2013
3. Washington Monument Marker
Postcard by the Souvenir Post Card Co., circa 1909
4. Washington Monument, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 25, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 2. submitted on August 17, 2015, by Carolyn Martienssen of West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 25, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 4. submitted on August 18, 2015. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
