Robert Morris is a bronze statue by Paul Wayland Bartlett commemorating American Revolution financier and statesman Robert Morris. It is located at Independence Hall, on 4th Street and Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
It was dedicated on June 18, 1926, at the Second Bank of the United States on Chestnut Street, but was relocated in 1961.
The inscription reads:
(Sculpture, lower proper right edge:)
Paul W. Bartlett Sc.
(Sculpture, rear right side:)
J. Arthur Limerick Co.
Founders . Balto.
(Base, front:)
ROBERT MORRIS
PATRIOT.STATESMAN.FINANCIER
signed Founder's mark appears.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "Robert Morris, (sculpture)". SIRIS
External links
- http://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/plaques-and-statues-in-the-park.htm
- http://dcmemorials.com/index_indiv0006540.htm
- http://www.philadelphiafaithandfreedom.com/robertmorrisstatue
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/2550222618/