Located at Park Towne Place in Philadelphia, “Water Music” showcases how artist Won Choi merges the physical and spiritual. Waterfalls and streaks of rain have inspired her work and that inspiration can literally be seen in “Water Music”, whose shape and form convey a sense of the fluidity of water. However, the deeper spiritual connection […]
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The Liberty Bell Becomes an Icon of American Independence
Proclaiming Liberty Throughout All the Land and Beyond
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Liberty Bell has become an icon of American independence. No tickets are required to view this symbol of Philadelphia and America as a whole that attracts more than one million visitors each year. The notoriety that the Liberty Bell represents has enabled the construction of a facility and park that […]
Logan Square Becomes a Hub for the Transformation of Philadelphia
Cultivating and Celebrating the Identity of Philadelphia
Logan Sqaure is an open-space park in Philadelphia that serves as a critical hub for the city. Also known as Logan Circle, it takes its name from the eponymous neighborhood and has been transformed over the decades from what was a place for public executions into a central hub of Philadelphia’s version of Paris’ Champs […]
Franklin Square Bridges the Past and Present of Philadelphia
From William Penn to Benjamin Franklin to Modern Philadelphia
Located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, Franklin Square is an important element of the past and present of the city. With a history that stretches back to the founding of the city as well as contemporary attractions and activities, Franklin Square highlights what it can mean for a public space to become a favorite […]
Love Park Embodies the Spirit of Philadelphia
Transforming downtown Philadelphia for the better
Officially known as John F. Kennedy Plaza, Love Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania derives its name from its reproduction of the famous Love sculpture that overlooks the plaza. The park brings together both residents and tourists with green areas, walking paths and seating to demonstrate what it can mean to transform a nondescript urban area into […]
Visiting the Rocky Statue Becomes a Rite of Passage in Philadelphia
From Movie Prop to Icon of Philadelphia
A nearly 10-foot bronze statue of iconic movie character “Rocky” resides to the right of the front steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Based on the character of the same name that debuted in the popular film, visiting the statue and climbing these steps is considered by many to be a […]