Anthony J. Drexel

The bronze statue of Anthony J. Drexel sits on a marble base at the corner of 32nd and Market Streets on the Drexel University campus. The monument shows the founder in full figure and serves as a visible landmark on the grounds.

The memorial was created in 1904 by sculptor Moses Jacob Ezekiel and installed at its original location in 1905. It was moved to its current location near the main entrance in 2003 during a campus renovation project.

The statue depicts the university's founder and occupies a central place on campus grounds. Students and visitors see it as a symbol of the institution and it shapes how people experience the space.

The monument sits near the main entrance of the university and is easy to locate when visiting. The location provides a good overview of the upper part of campus and the surrounding buildings.

The sculptor Moses Jacob Ezekiel was an internationally recognized artist honored by three different monarchs. Before working on this memorial, he had already won the prestigious Michel Beer Prix de Rome competition.

Location: Philadelphia

Inception: 1904

Creator: Moses Jacob Ezekiel

GPS coordinates: 39.95410,-75.18690

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15