WebPrendergast was succeeded by Dennis J. Dougherty (1865-1951), an Irish-American from Ashland, Pennsylvania, whose parents were from County Mayo. Dougherty, who was made Philadelphia’s first cardinal in 1921, became the longest-serving archbishop in the history of the Philadelphia archdiocese (1918-1951). WebPenn's Landing is a waterfront area of Center City Philadelphia along the Delaware River.Its name commemorates the landing of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania in 1682. The actual landing site is farther south …

The Irish Memorial at Penn

WebBy JeffBreedlove. A brilliant statue honoring President George Washington immediately in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 7. Ben Franklin National Memorial. 38. Monuments & Statues. City Center West. By 166darleneh. A very large white marble statue to Benjamin Franklin in the Franklin institute. WebThe Irish Memorial An Gorta Mor, translated to “The Great Hunger,” is a monumental bronze sculpture (approximately 12′ x 30′ x 12′) that commemorates the millions of Irish who … chinese modernism in the era of reforms

Philadelphia: The Irish Gateway to America, by Brian Mitchell

WebYesterday, on a chilly but sunny day, a large crowd of Irish and Irish-Americans joined together at Philadelphia’s iconic Irish Memorial for the annual commemoration of An Gorta Mór—the Great Hunger. The centerpiece of the Memorial is the immense bronze statue created by sculptor Glenna Goodacre. Standing 12 feet high, 30 feet long and 12 ... WebThe memorial is designed to be observed from all angles. As you walk around it the Irish immigrant's story slowly unfolds, from the graveyards in Ireland to the arrival in America. Many Irish first set foot on American soil … WebThe Irish Memorial, Inc., have undertaken the maintenance of the sculpture (annual waxing) and hardscape elements of the memorial. The Interstate Land Management Corporation … chinese model slanted eyes