Bust of William Penn - Philadelphia, PA
N 39° 58.420 W 075° 09.525
18S E 486443 N 4424846
This bronze bust sits inside the foyer area of William Penn High School. It is in a display case and can be seen without much effort.
Waymark Code: WM7N2N
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2009
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William Penn (next to Ben Franklin) is probably the most significant and important single person in Philadelphian history. This high school, named after him, honors his name and legacy.
This forty-year old school is located near Temple University in the North section of Philadelphia. The school can trace its history back to the 19th century. The school is quite modern in comparison to the other schools, some going 100 years! The school features an underground parking lot for district employees. Also, there is a fantastic mosaic mural inside the entrance and foyer area as well as a terrific bust of William Penn. Outside, an expansive and colorful mural graces the left side of the building. The high school is located on busy Broad Street.
Penn was the man who secured the land for Philadelphia. He was a renown Quaker known for his ideals of peace and was vehemently opposed to religious intolerance.