"Deinonychus - Terrible Claw" - Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
N 39° 57.433 W 075° 10.270
18S E 485380 N 4423022
This statue was dedicated April 29, 1987 to commemorate the 175th year of the Academy of Natural Sciences and to honor the Academy Women's Committee for their loyalty and dedication to the institution. Designed by Kent Ullberg.
Waymark Code: WM5BHW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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This scary, vicious and quite possibly dangerous 25ft bronze on stone statue is located in front of The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia across the street from Logan Circle.

There are scores and scores of waymarks all within .1 mile. This is the richest area I have visited for waymarking.

To learn more about this statue click HERE or HERE.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Terrible Claw

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Kent Ullberg

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: April 29, 1987

Materials used: metal

Location: Logan Square/Circle
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