Logan Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Kopernik

1972

— Dudley Talcott (1899-1986) —

Kopernik Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 2014

1. Kopernik Marker

Inscription.
Polish astronomer Mikolaj Kopernik, known to English speakers as Nikolaus Copernicus, was the first to propose the earth revolves around the sun. In the 1500’s when the earth was thought to be the center of the universe, this was a revolutionary idea.

The 16-foot outer circle represents the earth’s orbit, and the inner disks symbolize the sun sending out its rays of light. The supporting structure suggests instruments that Kopernik used. To celebrate the 500th anniversary of his birth, the local Polish American community commissioned this stainless steel sculpture and donated it to the City of Philadelphia.

Erected by Museum Without Walls. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Arts, Letters, Music • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 39° 57.412′ N, 75° 10.124′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Logan Square. Marker is at the intersection of Race Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, on the right when traveling west on Race Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1716 Race St, Philadelphia PA 19103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jesus Breaking Bread (within shouting distance of this marker); World Meeting of Families

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Parkway Museums District (within shouting distance of this marker); General Tadeusz Kościuszko (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named General Tadeusz Kościuszko (within shouting distance of this marker); AMOR (within shouting distance of this marker); Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sister Cities Park (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . .
1. Nicolaus Copernicus. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Kopernik (1972) by Dudley Talcott (1899 - 1986). "Association for Public Art" entry. (Submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

<i>Kopernik</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

2. Kopernik

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 2014

3. "Kopernik"

"Astronomer Copernicus, or Conversations with God" image. Click for full size.

by Matejko, 1873

4. "Astronomer Copernicus, or Conversations with God"

Dedication plaque at the base of the sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

5. Dedication plaque at the base of the sculpture

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

6. Dedication plaque at the base of the sculpture

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on August 15, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on August 13, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on December 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 13, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5, 6. submitted on December 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.