Ashland in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Whistler Mother Painting in Bronze
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 17, 2000
1. Whistler Mother Painting in Bronze Marker
This is a reproduction in bronze of Whistlers famous painting. It honors all mothers past and present and is the only one of its kind in the country. Erected by the Ashland Boys Association and dedicated on Sept 4, 1938. Designer: Emil Siebern, Sculptor: Julius C. Loester.Erected 1963 by Ashland Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1938.
Location. 40° 47.029′ N, 76° 20.234′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker is on North Hoffman Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ashland PA 17921, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ashland Boys’ Association (a few steps from this marker); Gen. James M. Gavin (approx. 4.1 miles away); Mahanoy Plane (approx. 5½ miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); War Memorial Stadium
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 17, 2000
2. Whistler Mother Painting in Bronze
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
