LOVE Sculpture - Philadelphia, PA
N 39° 57.249 W 075° 09.928
18S E 485866 N 4422681
This iconic statue was placed here in commemoration of the bicentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Waymark Code: WM9F2A
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2010
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From Wikipedia: The now famous LOVE sculpture, designed by Robert Indiana, was first placed in the plaza in 1976 as part of the United States' Bicentennial celebration. It was removed in 1978, but the sculpture was missed and the chairman of Philadelphia Art Commission, F. Eugene Dixon, Jr., bought the sculpture and permanently placed it in the plaza, in 1978.
The LOVE sculpture is where the JFK plaza gets it better known name, LOVE park. Most Americans recognize this famous sculpture which was a stamp in the 70s and has remained a symbol of Center City Philadelphia. Thousands of people each week, in the warm months, post to have their picture taken with this iconic work of art. Originally created by artist Robert Indiana, the LOVE sculpture is now the subject of many Philadelphia souvenirs and marketing campaigns for the city. Beyond the sculpture, LOVE Park has both romantic and controversial connotations for many from the area.
Parking is available curbside at meters. I would avoid the garages unless you got forty dollars to throw away.
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