All Wars Memorial To Colored Soldiers and Sailors
Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
History, Art, Local Culture
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
All Wars Memorial To Colored Soldiers and Sailors
Tribute to African-American war heroes
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20th St & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy (Across from Franklin Institute) Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
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Description
The All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors was commissioned in 1927 by Pennsylvania's African-American legislator, Samuel Beecher Hart. Created by Swiss sculptor J. Otto Schweizer, the memorial was to be a tribute to African American war heroes, but was originally relegated to a remote location in Fairmount Park, where it remained virtually unseen for many years. The Philadelphia Arts Jury and the Committee to Restore and Relocate lobbied elected officials until it was finally relocated to its current location in November 1994.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hours dailyVisit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Suburban Station
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bus
Subway
Train
Walking
Notes: Bus: Philly Phlash
Parking Availability: Limited
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