For 250 years, Philadelphia has been first — first in freedom, first in innovation and first in fun.
To celebrate, local artists created unique
#1 sculptures highlighting some of the city’s most historic achievements.
Temple alum and artist Allegra Yvonne Gia (youngfoxblood) created the following sculptures:
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#1 - First Balloon Flight in America: 1793
📍Athenaeum, 219 S. 6th Street
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#19 - First Mother’s Day: 1908
📍Historic St. George’s Museum, 326 New Street
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#50 - First Electronic Computer: 1945
📍 University of Penn, 3451 Walnut Street
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