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John Christian Bullitt (Boyle)

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John Christian Bullitt
Artist John J. Boyle
Year1907
TypeBronze
Dimensions300 cm × 99 cm × 97 cm (118 in × 39 in × 38 in)
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates39°57′11.28″N 75°9′50.34″W / 39.9531333°N 75.1639833°W / 39.9531333; -75.1639833

John Christian Bullitt is a bronze statue by John J. Boyle. It is located in the north plaza of Philadelphia City Hall, at Broad Street, and JFK Boulevard.[1] It was unveiled in July 1907.[2]

The inscription reads:
(Lower proper left side:)
JOHN J BOYLE, SC, 1907
(Lower proper right side:)
ROMAN BRONZE WORKS, NEW YORK
(Base, front:)
JOHN
CHRISTIAN
BULLITT
1842-1892[3]


External videos
video icon John Christian Bullitt by artist John J. Boyle, Association for Public Art[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Philadelphia Public Art Person: John Christian Bullitt".
  2. ^ "Statues around Philadelphia, Part Two – PhillyHistory Blog".
  3. ^ " John Christian Bullitt, (sculpture)". SIRIS
  4. ^ "John Christian Bullitt (1907)". Association for Public Art. Retrieved November 20, 2017.