Street Art: The People's Progression Toward Equality Wall Mural in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is known as the city of "Brotherly Love" and "America's Birthplace", but did you also know that it's home to the world's largest outdoor art gallery? There are more than 3,800+ outdoor wall murals in Philly and that number continues to grow. The murals are collaborations between the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and local citizens. You'll find thousands of beautiful murals painted on the outside walls of various buildings throughout the city.

On our blog today we're featuring the People's Progression Toward Equality Wall Mural painted on the side of an apartment building in downtown Philadelphia. You'll find it located at 720 Ranstead Street. You can park on the side of the street or pull into the parking lot to photograph it.

The mural artist was Jared Bader who was commissioned by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and Lincoln Financial. It was completed in the spring of 2007. Across the top of the mural you'll find one of President Lincoln's famous quotes (partial quote) "With Malice Toward None, With Charity For All."

If you enjoy outdoor wall murals and urban street art, you'll definitely want to visit downtown Philadelphia. The murals which are found throughout the city are a popular tourist attraction. You can opt to do your own self-guided tour or sign-up for one of the "paid" tours that are offered by local businesses. We personally recommend the trolley tours offered by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. They're informative and fantastic!]

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