Aero Memorial, Bronze memorial in Aviator Park, Philadelphia, United States.
The Aero Memorial features a six-foot diameter bronze celestial sphere with Latin inscriptions of constellations and planets on a granite foundation.
The Aero Club of Pennsylvania initiated this monument in 1917 to honor aviators who died during World War I, completing its installation in 1950.
Artist Paul Manship combined classical and Art Deco elements to create this bronze sphere, which stands among Philadelphia's collection of public sculptures.
The memorial stands at the intersection of Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 20th Street, near The Franklin Institute science museum.
The celestial sphere displays zodiac signs and astronomical elements, connecting the memorial to both aviation and celestial navigation traditions.
Website: https://associationforpublicart.org/artwork/aero-memorial
GPS coordinates: 39.95810,-75.17203
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:14
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