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Robert S

Lawrence, KS2,660 contributions

Magnificent Sculpture and fountain

Aug 2019

This is a large multi part sculpture memorializing George Washington. He is astride a horse, below him are scene from his life and below that are allegorical human figures and plant sand animals.
It has a distinguished location on Ben Franklin Pkwy right in front of the famous steps in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum

Written 16 April 2020

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Charles S

Northamptonshire, UK1,039 contributions

Impressive Sculpture

Sept 2023 • Couples

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 uniformed George Washington mounted on a horse facing down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway towards Philadelphia City Hall. The face of the sculpture was made from an impression while the President was still alive. The lower level features Native Americans and native animals. Impressive.

Written 3 October 2023

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Andrew L

Leigh, UK4,775 contributions

Massive !

Sept 2019 • Solo

They don't build em like this any more. Monumental statue with various animals gathered around Washington. Interesting cast of characters - particularly good for young kids. Enjoyed the creativity particularly the moose and the alligator !

Written 17 September 2019

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Happygoluckyang

Lansing, MI208 contributions

Amazing monument

Oct 2019

SO much time and thought were put into this creation! It was beautiful! Makes sure you walk ALL the way around it.

Written 20 October 2019

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Ⓜ️ MrMoreLight

Montreal, Canada1,726 contributions

Much better than the Rocky statue

June 2017 • Solo

Located in Eakins Oval, beautiful and huge statue of Washington on a horse.

Makes a much better picture than the insignificant Rocky statue in front.

Visited in June 2016.

Written 19 March 2018

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Katy

Moray, UK873 contributions

Interesting visit

June 2023 • Friends

This was good day out learning the history of George Washington, visiting the monument and taking photos there’s so much history in Philadelphia

Written 13 July 2023

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JeffBreedlove

Atlanta, GA4,517 contributions

Brilliant Tribute to George Washington

Sept 2021 • Couples

A brilliant statue honoring President George Washington immediately in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It’s a large circle in the middle of several major roads yet safe and easy to enter

It offers a nice view snd several good photo opportunities of Philly

Go enjoy

Written 28 November 2021

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Waunderlust

Houston, TX1,690 contributions

Nice Statue

Mar 2020 • Solo

Pretty cool statue, and I loved that it’s easy to get to! Found free parking right near it instead of laying the $15 that the guy harassed us to park and pay. Keep driving, you’ll find something better and be able to calmly come enjoy this.

Written 6 March 2020

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kihyland

Pasadena, TX526 contributions

Pretty Statue on the Way to the Museum

July 2019

We walked passed the Washington Monument on our way to the Art Museum. It's very large, but well kept and nice. It's a really pretty piece in a city full of beautiful art and architecture.

Written 2 January 2020

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Marty Bielicki

Stuart, FL15,472 contributions

A Few Tips About The Washington Monument

Oct 2019

This is one impressive monument that consumes Eakins Oval—a traffic circle. It makes a beautiful background picture from the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum—up the 72 steps that “Rocky” ran.

Built in 1897 and moved to its present location in 1928. The uniformed George Washington actually faces towards Philadelphia City Hall. The face was actually made from a facial impression from our 1st President. The body, though, is of a Prussian General. Down by the base are sculptures of Native Americans and animals—the Moose is magnificent—to the United States.

Don’t miss the famous “Rocky Statue” on the right-side of the steps to the Museum. I thought it would be “hoaky,” but it is quite uplifting to have a photo there.

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Written 25 December 2019

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