More About the A.J. Drexel Statue

Moses Ezekiel (1844-1917) crafted the bronze statue of Anthony J. Drexel in 1904. On the University’s 75th anniversary, it was moved from Fairmount Park to 33rd and Market Streets, and it was moved in 2003 to its present site overlooking the pedestrian plaza at 32nd and Market. Kenneth Matheson, Drexel’s president from 1922 through 1931, was reported by his son (later a Drexel dean himself) to have snapped to attention before the statue when passing through Fairmount Park, saluting it as he had seen Alexander Van Rensselaer (Anthony J. Drexel’s son-in- law) do before. Ever after, the Matheson offspring waved to the statue when they passed by.

~PLACES IN PROXIMITY~

• Main Building and the Great Court
-Located South but in the general vicinity of the Statue, Drexel's Main Building holds many classes and offices, the auditorium, a cafe and the Great Court.
• Food Truck Lane
-Located behind Main Building and only steps from the A.J. Drexel Statue, Food Truck Lane has a variety of food trucks to get something quick and tasty!

A Walk Through Drexel