"Major" by Charles Fahlen - Philadelphia, PA
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"Major" by Charles Fahlen on the Northwest corner of 8th and Locust.-- Philadelphia, PA USA
Waymark Code: WM4DHD
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/09/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The abstract sculpture titled "Major" is on display at the Northwest corner of 8th and Locust. The work by Charles Fahlen was dedicated in 1983. The sculpture is made of concrete and the shapes appear to be stacks of colorful cinder blocks.

The plaque says:
Charles Fahlen
"Major"
Commissioned by American Postal Workers House Associates in compliance with the one percent fine arts requirement of the redevelopment authority of the city of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
April 27, 1983



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Title: Major

Artist: Charles Pahlen

Media (materials) used: Concrete

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): 8th and Locust

Date of creation or placement: 04/27/83
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