Tour The Art
Tour The Art
- Title:
- Thomas Fitzsimons Memorial
- Artist:
- Donato, Giuseppe
- Date:
- 1946
- Materials:
- bronze, granite
- Location:
- Logan Square, on 18th Street north of Race Street
- District:
- 5
- Description:
- Thomas Fitzsimons (1741-1811) was a signer of the Constitution of the United States, and a member of the Continental Congress. Born in Ireland, Fitzsimons came to Philadelphia around 1760 and stayed until his death. For this memorial, Sculptor Giuseppe Donato depicted Fitzsimons standing with a quill in his right hand. The artwork was received as a gift from the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
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