Catholic Total Abstinence Fountain - Fairmount Park

[Colin P. Varga]

Model for statue.


Herman Kirn with Archbishop Carroll.


Fr. Matthew statue damaged by lighting.


Herman Kirn making repairs to Fr. Matthew statue.
Photos from PAHRC (Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center)

Philadelphia Public Art: Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain

[History Geek]

How many people stroll by this, coming to and from the Mann Centre, and have no idea the name or purpose of this decidedly creepy but wonderful relic of the Centennial?