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Welcome to Logan's Square on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Swann Memorial Fountain

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   This large fountain called 'Swann Memorial Fountain' (first thumbnail on the left) was
named after William J. Swann, President of the Philadelphia Fountain Society. This is
the second focal point of the long vista of Ben Franklin's parkway. In the circular basin of
this fountain are alternately bronze frogs and turtles. In the raised center are three bronze
nude statues of a young girl, a man and a woman, representing the areas three rivers:
The Wissahickon, Delaware, and Schuylkill rivers respectively. (The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
thumbnails on the left). 

    Logan  Square is the venue for many of Philadelphia's ethnic parades and celebra-
tions. The Irony of it all, is that in its early history, some of the uses for this square was
more of a moribund nature.
   In the early 1800s this square was referred to as Northeast Square. Its  functions then
were that of  burial ground and gallows. It was also used as a recreation and sports area.
Present-day this alluring square, comes alive -- no pun intended -- with celebrations of
heritage and pride. During the summer and fall seasons.