Washington Monument - Association for Public Art
Following the completion of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in 1928, the monument was moved to the terminus of the thoroughfare in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Adapted from …
Eakins Oval - Wikipedia
Just inside the northwest edge of Eakins Oval, in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art stairs, stands the Washington Monument fountain. It was commissioned and designed by sculptor …
Around the Philadelphia Museum of Art
In the movie “Rocky III” (1982), a massive statue of Philadelphia fighter Rocky Balboa, arms raised in triumph, is unveiled in the courtyard of the Museum of Art. In real life, actor Sylvester …
Washington Monument - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go …
The monument is located just inside the northwest edge of Eakins Oval, in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Rocky) steps. The bronze and granite sculpture features a …
Visiting the Rocky Statue and Steps in Philadelphia - PA Bucket List
What to expect when visiting the iconic Rocky statue and steps at the Philadelphia Art Museum. Map and photos included.
George Washington Monument - Philadelphia, PA - Statues of …
Jan 8, 2011 · About the location of this statue, Eakins Oval: At the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, just in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is Eakins Oval.
WASHINGTON MONUMENT - Updated January 2025 - Yelp
With a prime space directly in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum, this large statue of our nation's first President in his role as the commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary forces. The …
- Location: 2451 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia, PA 19130
Washington Monument, Philadelphia - U-S-History.com
Ever vigilant, as if guarding the entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, George Washington sits mounted upon his brawny, bronze steed. The statue, a cast bronze, placed in the Eakins …
Washington Monument -- Philadelphia, PA USA - Equestrian Statues …
Aug 6, 2008 · The Washington Monument located on the North West end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. It sits in the in Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. …
The Pennsylvania Society and the Statue of George Washington on Eakins Oval
Most Philadelphians are familiar with this commanding-looking statue of General George Washington, which sits in Eakins Oval at the base of the “Rocky Steps” in front of the …