Penn's Public Art - Full Tour Preview

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Tribute To Tuskegee

Located at: 20-22 39th Street - South WallGross Area (square feet): 48 feet by 34 feetYear Built: 2008Marcus Akinlana is a New Orleans based architect for more information about him check out: www.akinlana.com

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Blue Yonder Wander - Painted acrylic mural.

Located at: the North wall of Chestnut Hall power house, 3900 Chestnut StreetGross Area (square feet): 43 feet by 43 feetYear Built: 1986Architect: Eoin Kinnarney

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Plateau 2005

Located: 40th Street, between Walnut Street and Locust WalkIrregular shaped concrete and steelGross Area (square feet): 10 feet by 160 feet by 15 feetArchitect: Andrea BlumExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Spring - 7 feet high Bronze Fountain

Located at: Schattner Building, Fonseca GardenGross Area (square feet): 7 feetYear Built: 2004Architect: Ulrich PakkerExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Shongun XXII - Art

Located at: Evans Building CourtyardPainted, red brown. 1,500 pound sculptureGross Area (square feet): 16 feet by 8 feetYear Built: 1978Architect: Shaw (M.D.): ErnestExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Covenant

Located at: Locust Walk at 39th StreetThis painted Cor-ten steel sculpture is redGross Area (square feet): 45 feet in height by 34 feet wide by 67 feet irregular depth. 5 major cylindrical units, 12 feet diameter sections.Year Built: 1974Architect: Alexander LibermanExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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The Eight, Modern Discus Thrower, The Plunger

Located at: Pottruck Health & Fitness Center: 3701 Walnut StreetThe Eight: 1930. The shell was designed as a light fixture and its overall design resembles a barracuda with coxwain at the tail end'. 'McKenzie was said to have rendered the crew individually.The Modern Discus Thrower: 1926. McKenzie selected a pose that shows 'the same moment of the throw as taken by Myron, the pause between the backward andforward swings'. Posed by Hector MacDonald, Penn student, at Ipswitch, Massachusetts,.The Plunger: 1925. Posed for by Mifflin Armstrong, a Penn swimmer. These three pieces were installed in the Pottruck Center in 2002.Year Built: 2002Architect: R. Tait McKenzie

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Voyager

Located at: Annenberg Center, LobbyNickel silver on monel metal.Gross Area (square feet): 47 inches by 53 inches by 32 inchesYear Built: 1964Architect: Seymour Lipton

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Lindemann Fountain

Located at: 37th and Locust Walk: Class of '59 PlazaGross Area (square feet): 42 inches by 72 inches by 72 inchesYear Built: 1985Architect: Bentivoglio and LundgrenExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Ben Franklin on Campus

Located at: 37th and Locust Walk, South East CornerFigure seated on a park bench with pigeon. Other Name: Ben Franklin on Campus, Ben on a BenchGross Area (square feet): 49 inches by 71 inches by 4 inchesYear Built: 1987Architect: George LundeenExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Homage To Georgia O'Keefe

Located at: Steinberg Conference CenterCast Bronze with Patina finish. 460 lbs. #1 of edition of 5. Cast at Empire Bronze Art Foundry, Long Island City, New York (Brian Ramnarine 718-361-3006). Dedicated May, 1989.Gross Area (square feet): 110 and a half inches in Height by 63 inches in Length by 11 and a half inches in DepthYear Built: 1986Architect: Thom Cooney CrawfordExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Life Savers

Located at: Penn Veterinary Medicine at 39th StreetPenn Veterinary Medicine at 39th StreetPainted plate steel: red, green, yellow, black. 1,200 poundsGross Area (square feet): 120 inches by 90 inches by 96 inchesYear Built: 1982Architect: Billie LawlessExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Charles Custis Harrison

Located at: Quadrangle Dormitories, Upper Quad.seated figure. circa 1910 through 1920Gross Area (square feet): 64 inches by 40 inches by 52 inchesYear Built: 1915Architect: Lynn JenkinsExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Reverend Whitefield

Located at: Quadrangle Dormitories, Upper Quad.Methodist Alumni of Pennsylvania. SIG commissionGross Area (square feet): 96 inches highYear Built: 1918Architect: R. Tait McKenzieExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Scholar, Football Player: A Drinking Fountain

Located at: Quadrangle Dormitory, North ArcadeGross Area (square feet): 54 inches by 32 inches by 28 inchesYear Built: 1900Architect: Alexander CalderExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Class of 1956 Trolley

Located at: Northeast corner Spruce Street and Woodland WalkA gift from the Class of 1956, this half replicate of a Peter Witt trolley car (Peter Witt 8000-8534, J. G. Brill 1923-26), manufactured by the Gomaco Trolley Company, October 2006, is a symbol of a time when Penn students coexisted with a light rail transportation network crisscrossing the campus. One end of this trolley shell shelters the stairwell serving the current SEPTA 37th and Spruce Streets station platform and the other provides a nostalgic recreation of a period trolley interior.Year Built: 2006Architect: Gomaco Trolley Company

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Jean D'Aire

Located at: Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall AtriumMale figure - Installation date refers to re-installation after theft and recovery in 1986.Year Built: 1979Architect: Auguste RodinExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Polished aluminum alloy tubing and fishnet

Located at: Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall AtriumSuspension: Occupies 30 feet of vertical space (varies) by 20 feet wide by 150 feet long.Gross Area (square feet): 360 inches by 240 inches by 1800 inchesYear Built: 1986Architect: Nick VidnovicExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Lily Composition # 3

Located at: Steinhart Plaza, Woodland Walk3 pieces 14 foot diam 7 foot radiusGross Area (square feet): 168 inches by 84 inchesYear Built: 1993Architect: Anne FroehlingExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Six Triangles

Located at: Fagin Hall, west courtyardOrange, yellow, green, blue, purple &, red, painted steel.Gross Area (square feet): 6 pieces, each 144 inches highYear Built: 1979Architect: Ephraim Peleg

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Seated Woman

Located at: Fagin Hall, roof terraceGross Area (square feet): 28 and a half inches by 15 inches by 34 and a half inchesYear Built: 1987Architect: Herbert Seiler

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Construction For Outdoors #7

Located at: Fagin Hall, exterior court.Year Built: 1987Architect: Stephen PorterExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Pyramid

Located at: Nursing Education Building, exterior courtYear Built: 1975Architect: Ernest Shaw (M.D.)External Links: Penn Art Collection

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Quadrature #1

Located at: T. G. Miller Plaza, Hamilton Walk, between HUP and Med Ed Bldg.Painted mild steel. 4 pieces, irregular. Appears as cut from a single cylinder and separated.Gross Area (square feet): 192' by 48' by 48'Year Built: 1977Architect: Robert EngmanExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Thomas Sovereign Gates

Located at: HUP, Spruce Street, in front of Gates PavilionGross Area (square feet): 24 inches by 12 inches by 12 inchesYear Built: 1941Architect: Evelyn B. Longman BatchelderExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Memorial Gates

Located at: Spruce Street, Admissions WalkTwin Wrought Iron Gates, painted black.Gross Area (square feet): 240 inches by 168 inchesYear Built: 1873Architect: Unknown

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Charles Lennig

Located at: South West corner of College HallOn pedestal, 32 inches by 32 inches, Total 8 foot 8 inches highGross Area (square feet): 36 inches by 28 inches by 20 inchesYear Built: 1900Architect: John J. BoyleExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Dr. William Pepper

Located at: Class of '55 Courtyard, Wynn Commons, Perelman QuadrangleSeated Bronze figure on 42 inches Wide by 60 inches Depth granite base. Total 9 feet in HeightGross Area (square feet): 65 inches by 44 inches by 55 inchesYear Built: 1895Architect: Karl (William) BittlerExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Love - Art

Located at: Blanche Levy ParkBlack painted, polygon form. Four 3 dimensional lettersGross Area (square feet): 6 foot by 3 foot by 3 footYear Built: 1966Architect: Robert IndianeExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Kelly Family Gates

Located at: Addams Hall CourtyardTwo gates, each with 8 horizontal bars supporting human hands engaged in aritistic endeavors . Each gate contains 27 representations.Gross Area (square feet): Left Gate: 6 foot 7 inches by 3 foot 10 inches - Right Gate: 6 foot 7 inches by 3 foot 10 inchesYear Built: 2003Architect: Mark Carsten Lueders

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Construction '66

Located at: Annenberg School of Communications LobbyChrome Nickel Steel- welded sheet tubing. 35 pounds. Carrera marble base 48 inches by 20 inches by 20 inches w/motor, replaced 1985:1 rpm. Also: 'Memory of Moses Annenberg School of Communications Found'Gross Area (square feet): 52 inches by 41 inches by 43 inchesYear Built: 1959Architect: Jose De RiveraExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Celebration

Located at: Annenberg School of Communications, Lobby15 pieces in original installation, 1976. 1 percent money granted April 8th, 1975, $11,000.00. (possibly 10 pieces prior to Annenberg installation). Expanded to 18 painted wood pieces in 1985.Gross Area (square feet): 180 inches by 180 inchesYear Built: 1976Architect: Sam MaitinExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Homage to Performing Art

Located at: Annenberg Center, LobbyBronze- tensil spandrel. Ceiling hung.Gross Area (square feet): 96 inches by 96 inches by 420 inchesYear Built: 1975Architect: Harry BertoiaExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Antillean Couple

Located at: 36th & Sansom StreetsGross Area (square feet): 180 inchesYear Built: 1957Architect: Agustine CardenasExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Ivy Composition #2

Located at: Law School Courtyard50 leaves of various sizes on 5 main stems. Centered within granite poolGross Area (square feet): 3 feet by 3 feetYear Built: 1993Architect: Robert LundgrenExternal Links:Penn Art Collection

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Wave Forms

Located at: 3401 Chestnut StreetGross Area (square feet): 34 feet highYear Built: 2007Architect: Dennis Oppenheim

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125 Years

Located at: Hill SquareEnvironmental / Mixed. The Women's Sculpture Project transforms the Woodland Walk diagonal through Hill Square into a gateway to the University of Pennsylvania campus. Landscaping and lighting accentuate a poplar-lined, curving brick walkway integrated with 125 Years, a sculpture by Jenny Holzer comprised of granite elements inscribed with text commemorating 125 years of women at the University. At the path's midpoint, a wooden bridge crosses a low-lying area containing wetlands plantings.Year Built: 2003Architect: Jenny HolzerExternal Links: 125 Years of Women at Penn

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Eltanin

Located at: Labroatory for Research on the Structure of Matter, N.E. corner, 33rd & WalnutDonated by the Graduate School of Fine Arts. To give online go to: giveto.psu.eduGross Area (square feet.): 5 foot 9 inches by 5 foot 9 inches by 5 foot 9 inchesYear Built: 1992Architect: : Bathsheba L. GrossmanExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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We Lost - Art

Located at: 3205 Walnut StreetBlack painted, polygon form. Originally located in Blanche Levy Park in 1976, the sculpture has been refurbished and in 2013 is relocated to the green front lawn of the Singh Center For Nanotechnology.Gross Area (square feet): 126 inches by 126 inches by 126 inchesYear Built: 1966Architect: Tony SmithExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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War Memorial Flagpole

Located at: 33rd Street at Shoemaker GreenA 6 figure grouping on 17 foot, hexagonal granite base. Pole is 84 feet high.In November 1952, Harold E. Stassen, President of the University, led the dedicatory exercises on a rainy Saturday afternoon just before the Army vs. Penn football game of that year., The timing of the ceremony guaranteed a huge crowd and nation-wide press coverage., The printed program carried this title: ",Dedication of the War Memorial Honoring the Sons of the University Who Died in the Service of their Country."Gross Area (square feet): 120' high x 84' diameterYear Built: 1951Architect: Charles RudyOther Name: All Wars MemorialExternal Links:Penn Art Collection

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Chuck Bednarick

Located at: North Arcade, Franklin FieldHeroic standing figure. Gross Area (square feet): 78 and a half inches by 24 inches by 24 inchesYear Built: 2012Architect: Brian Hanlon

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George Munger

Located at: Franklin Field70 inches, Height by 20 inches, Wide by 40 inches, Depth Bronze sculpture cast by Laran Foundry on 48 inches, Height by 52 inches, Wide by 50 inches, Depth Granite/limestone base, installed October 15th, 2002.Gross Area (square feet): 70 inches by 20 inches by 40 inchesYear Built: 2001Architect: John Horn

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The Youthful Franklin

Located at: Weightman Hall on 33rd Street.aka Benjamin Franklin 1/23. 96 inches high. Striding full figure. Pedestal by Paul P. Cret. 1910-1914Gross Area (square feet): 96 inches highYear Built: 1910-1914Architect: R. Tait McKenzieExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Asia - Art

Located at: University Museum, Entrance Gateway. South Side of Upper Gate, above arch.1 of 4 companion pieces- 'America','Africa', 'Asia','Europe'.Gross Area (square feet): 7 inches highYear Built: 1931Architect: Alexander CalderExternal Links: Penn Museum

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Europe - Art

Located: University Museum, Entrance Gateway. North Side of Upper Gate, above arch1 of 4 companion pieces- 'America','Africa', 'Asia','Europe'.Gross Area (square feet): 76 inches highYear Built: 1931Architect: Alexander Calder

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University Museum Fountain

Located at: University Museum, North side of east courtyard, on south facade of enclosure wall.Gross Area (square feet): 115 inches by 108 inches by 37 inchesYear Built: 1920Architect: Alexander CalderExternal Links: Penn Museum

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Corinthian Column Capitals (S) - Art

Located at: University Museum, East Courtyard, on lawn. There are twoCorinthian Column capitals - Jerash, Jordan (ancient Gerasa), Roman Period.Architect: UnknownExternal Links: Penn Museum

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Africa - Art

Located at: University Museum, Entrance Gateway. North Side of Lower Gate, above arch1 of 4 companion pieces- 'America','Africa', 'Asia','Europe'.Gross Area (square feet): 76 inches highYear Built: 1931Architect: Alexander CalderExternal Links: Penn Museum

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America - Art

Located at: University Museum, Entrance Gateway. South Side of Lower Gate, above arch1 of 4 companion pieces- 'America','Africa', 'Asia','Europe'.Gross Area (square feet): 76 inches highYear Built: 1931Architect: Alexander CalderExternal Links: Penn Museum

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Guardian Lion : Female

Located at: University Museum, East Courtyard, Flank EntranceMale &, Female Guardian Lions Lime Stone. From a pair at the entrance to a building in the Imperial City, Beijing, China, Ming DynastyArchitect: UnknownExternal Links: Penn Museum

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Guardian Lion : Male

Located at: University Museum, East Courtyard, Flank EntranceMale &, Female Guardian Lions Lime Stone. From a pair at the entrance to a building in the Imperial City, Beijing, China, Ming DynastyArchitect: UnknownExternal Links: Penn Museum

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Doorway Lintel: Center

Locate at: University Museum, Main Entrance. There are three (3), one each above entrance archesYear Built: 1931Architect: Alexander CalderExternal Links: Penn Museum

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Doorway Lintel: Right

Located at: University Museum, Main Entrance. There are three (3), one each above entrance archesYear Built: 1931Architect: Alexander CalderExternal Links: Penn Museum

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University Museum Arms / Insignia

Located at: University Museum, On Building Facade, at 2nd LevelGross Area (square feet): 54 inches high by 213 inches wideYear Built: 1920Architect: Alexander CalderExternal Links: Penn Museum

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Doorway Lintel : Left

Located at: University Museum, Main Entrance. There are three (3), one each above entrance archesYear Built: 1931Architect: Alexander CalderExternal Links: Penn Museum

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Lion's Head Fountain

Located at: University Museum, Upper Courtyard, at South End of PoolGross Area (square feet): 17 inches by 17 inchesYear Built: 1929Architect: A. Stirling CalderExternal Links: Penn Museum

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After Iyengar

Located at: Chemistry Laboratories - 1973 Wing, LobbyGross Area (square feet): 190 inches by 90 inches by 90 inchesYear Built: 1976Architect: Robert EngmanExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Column + Capital

Located at: Hayden Hall Rear LawnColumn &, Capital (ancient Philadelphia) Roman Period. Philadelphia was a city of Lydia in the Aegean region of Turkey situated at the foot of Mount Tmolus, founded by Attalus Philadelphus.Architect: UnknownExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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John Harrison 1773-1833

Located at: Open green between Hayden Hall and Chemistry LaboratoriesBronze, standing figure (chemist). Some collaboration with S.T. Stevens. Bureau Brothers Foundry. 1% money $4,900.00, for relocation May 25th, 1973.Gross Area (square feet): 120 inches highYear Built: 1934Architect: Frank Lynn Jenkins & Lawrence Tenney StevensExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Untitled - Art

Located at: Vagelos Labs IASTGross Area (square feet): 90 inches by 32 inches by 46 inchesYear Built: 1999Architect: Robert EngmanExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Edgar Fahs Smith

Located at: Smith Walk on 34th Street.Seated figureGross Area (square feet): 72 inches highYear Built: 1925Architect: R. Tait McKenzieExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Jerusalem Stabile - Art

Located at: Blanche Levy Park at Meyerson HallMaquette, painted redGross Area (square feet): 90 inches by 144 inches by 174 inchesYear Built: 1979Architect: Alexander CalderExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Polyhedron Forms (Black Forest) - Art

Located at: 34th & Walnut, South West Corner : Blanche Levy ParkPainted black with have three, 16 foot plate steel, weighing 4,000 pounds, also known as Black ForestGross Area (square feet): 130 inches by 48 inches by 96 inchesYear Built: 1977Architect: Robinson FriendenthalExternal Links: Penn Art Collectio

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Penn Monolith - Art

Located at: Southwest corner of 34th & Walnut Streets20 foot high, 3 sided, black steel monolith, designed by Ivan Chermayeff (Chermayeff and Geismar), installed in 1979 on the southwest corner of 34th and Walnut Streets.Gross Area (square feet): 20 foot by 2 foot by 2 foot by 2 footYear Built: 1979Architect: Ivan Chermayeff

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Pan With Sundial - Art

Located at: Van Pelt Library, Rosengarten courtGross Area (square feet): 36 inches by 20 inches by 18 inchesYear Built: 1938Architect: Beatrice FentonExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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#3 Williamsburg Series - Art

Located at: Van Pelt Library Center on the 3rd floorGross Area (square feet): 36 inches by 48 inches by 36 inchesYear Built: 1963Architect: Robert EngmanExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Peace Symbol - Art

Located at: Van Pelt Library, Blanche Levy ParkStainless steel, welded. Designed and fabricated by 8 U of P Fine Arts students. Linquist was primary and R. Engman supervised.Gross Area (square feet): 156 inches by 104 inches by 3 inchesYear Built: 1967Architect: David LinquistExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Split Button - Art

Located at: Blanche Levy Park at Van Pelt LibraryPainted Aluminum, White. 2,900 pounds, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje Van Bruggen.Gross Area (square feet): 192 inches diameterYear Built: 1981Architects: Claes Oldenburg and Coosje Van BruggenExternal Links: Penn Art Collection

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Benjamin Franklin - Art

Located at: Blanche Levy Park, in front of College HallSeated bronze FranklinGross Area (square feet): 81 inches highYear Built: 1899Architect: John J. BoyleExternal Links: Penn Art Collection