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The *William Penn* statue was cast as a single, monolithic piece, a process that took nearly two years to complete.
Answer: False
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue was cast in fourteen separate sections, not as a single monolithic piece, a complex process that indeed took almost two years.
The *William Penn* statue is made of steel, chosen for its modern aesthetic and resistance to corrosion.
Answer: False
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue is made of bronze, a metal alloy known for its durability and traditional use in sculpture, not steel.
The *William Penn* statue is approximately 447.5 inches tall, making it a significant sculpture.
Answer: True
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue has approximate dimensions of 447 1/2 inches, referring to its height, which indeed makes it a very large sculpture.
The *William Penn* statue is categorized as a marble sculpture in the infobox.
Answer: False
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue is categorized as a bronze sculpture, not a marble sculpture, in the infobox.
Alexander Milne Calder is depicted in a gallery image alongside the full *William Penn* statue, showcasing its immense scale.
Answer: False
Explanation: A gallery image depicts Alexander Milne Calder alongside the *head* of the William Penn statue, not the full statue.
What material was primarily used to construct the *William Penn* statue?
Answer: Bronze
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue is primarily constructed from bronze, a durable metal alloy commonly used in sculpture.
How many separate sections were cast to construct the *William Penn* statue?
Answer: Fourteen
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue was constructed by being cast in fourteen separate sections.
Who is credited as the sculptor of the *William Penn* statue?
Answer: Alexander Milne Calder
Explanation: Alexander Milne Calder is credited as the sculptor of the *William Penn* statue.
What are the approximate dimensions (height) of the *William Penn* statue?
Answer: 447 1/2 inches
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue has approximate dimensions of 447 1/2 inches, referring to its height.
Approximately how long did the casting process take for the *William Penn* statue?
Answer: Almost two years
Explanation: The casting process for the *William Penn* statue, which involved fourteen separate sections, required almost two years to complete.
Alexander Milne Calder, the sculptor, strongly advocated for the *William Penn* statue to face south to maximize southern exposure, but his preference was overridden.
Answer: True
Explanation: Sculptor Alexander Milne Calder indeed desired the statue to face south for southern exposure, but the Public Buildings Commission ultimately decided on a northeast orientation.
The statue on City Hall currently faces southeast, pointing towards the historic Independence Hall.
Answer: False
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue on City Hall currently faces northeast, pointing towards Penn Treaty Park, not southeast towards Independence Hall.
A copy of the *William Penn* statue is located in Fairmount Park, which the National Park Service proposed to remove in 2024.
Answer: False
Explanation: A copy of the *William Penn* statue is located in Welcome Park, not Fairmount Park, and the National Park Service did propose its removal from Welcome Park in 2024.
Penn Treaty Park is significant because the statue faces towards it, commemorating the legendary treaty between William Penn and Native American tribes.
Answer: True
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue faces northeast towards Penn Treaty Park, a historical site commemorating the legendary treaty between William Penn and the Lenape Native Americans.
Alexander Milne Calder wanted the statue to face north to avoid direct sunlight and preserve the bronze.
Answer: False
Explanation: Alexander Milne Calder desired the statue to face south for southern exposure, not north to avoid direct sunlight.
The geographic coordinates provided for the statue's location are 39.95281°N 75.16352°W.
Answer: True
Explanation: The provided geographic coordinates for the *William Penn* statue's location are indeed 39.95281°N 75.16352°W, which precisely identifies its position on Philadelphia City Hall.
'Southern exposure' in artistic terms refers to a direction that receives minimal direct sunlight, ideal for preserving delicate materials.
Answer: False
Explanation: In architectural or artistic terms, 'southern exposure' refers to a direction that receives a significant amount of direct sunlight throughout the day, not minimal sunlight.
Welcome Park is the location of a copy of the *William Penn* statue.
Answer: True
Explanation: A copy of the *William Penn* statue is indeed located at Welcome Park in Philadelphia.
The National Park Service proposed removing the *William Penn* statue from Welcome Park as part of a renovation in 2024.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2024, the National Park Service proposed a renovation for Welcome Park that notably included the removal of the *William Penn* statue situated there.
The *William Penn* statue is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Answer: False
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specifically atop Philadelphia City Hall, not in Harrisburg.
The Public Buildings Commission ultimately decided the statue's orientation, prioritizing southern exposure over the sculptor's preference.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Public Buildings Commission made the final decision on the statue's orientation, overriding the sculptor's preference for southern exposure, meaning they did not prioritize it.
Where is the *William Penn* statue primarily located?
Answer: Philadelphia City Hall
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue is primarily located atop Philadelphia City Hall.
In which direction does the *William Penn* statue on City Hall currently face?
Answer: Northeast
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue on Philadelphia City Hall currently faces northeast.
Why did sculptor Alexander Milne Calder object to the statue's chosen orientation?
Answer: He wanted it to face south for southern exposure.
Explanation: Alexander Milne Calder objected to the statue's northeast orientation because he desired it to face south to benefit from southern exposure, which he believed would enhance its visual impact.
Who made the final decision regarding the *William Penn* statue's orientation on City Hall?
Answer: The Public Buildings Commission
Explanation: The city's Public Buildings Commission made the final decision on the *William Penn* statue's orientation, overriding the sculptor's preference.
Where is a copy of the *William Penn* statue located, besides the one on City Hall?
Answer: Welcome Park
Explanation: A copy of the *William Penn* statue is located at Welcome Park in Philadelphia, in addition to the one on City Hall.
What proposed change was announced for the *William Penn* statue at Welcome Park in 2024?
Answer: Its removal as part of a renovation
Explanation: In 2024, the National Park Service proposed a renovation for Welcome Park that would involve the removal of the *William Penn* statue located there.
What historical event is Penn Treaty Park known for, which relates to the statue's orientation?
Answer: The legendary treaty between William Penn and the Lenape Native Americans
Explanation: Penn Treaty Park is known for the legendary treaty between William Penn and the Lenape Native Americans, and the statue's northeast orientation points towards this significant historical site.
What does 'southern exposure' typically mean in architectural or artistic terms, as desired by Calder?
Answer: A direction that receives significant direct sunlight throughout the day
Explanation: In architectural or artistic terms, 'southern exposure' refers to a direction that receives a significant amount of direct sunlight throughout the day, which can enhance the visual impact of a sculpture.
What is the precise geographic coordinate for the *William Penn* statue's location on Philadelphia City Hall?
Answer: 39.95281°N 75.16352°W
Explanation: The precise geographic coordinates for the *William Penn* statue's location on Philadelphia City Hall are 39.95281°N 75.16352°W.
In which U.S. state is the *William Penn* statue located?
Answer: Pennsylvania
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The 'gentlemen's agreement' in Philadelphia, which limited building height, was officially broken in 1995 with the construction of the Liberty Place complex.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'gentlemen's agreement' was officially broken in 1985 with the final approval for the Liberty Place complex, not 1995.
One Liberty Place and Two Liberty Place were the first buildings to exceed the height of the *William Penn* statue, marking the end of a long-standing tradition.
Answer: True
Explanation: The construction of One Liberty Place and Two Liberty Place in 1985 marked the end of the 'gentlemen's agreement' that had limited building heights to that of the *William Penn* statue's hat.
The 'Curse of Billy Penn' is a related topic listed in the 'See also' section for the *William Penn* statue.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Curse of Billy Penn' is indeed listed as a related topic in the 'See also' section, reflecting its cultural significance in relation to the statue.
The 'gentlemen's agreement' regarding building height in Philadelphia was in effect for approximately 70 years.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'gentlemen's agreement' regarding building height in Philadelphia was in effect for almost 90 years, not approximately 70 years.
The 'gentlemen's agreement' was an official city ordinance that legally restricted building heights in Philadelphia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'gentlemen's agreement' was an unwritten stipulation, not an official city ordinance, that limited building heights in Philadelphia.
What was the nature of the 'gentlemen's agreement' regarding building height in Philadelphia?
Answer: An unwritten agreement limiting building height to the statue's hat
Explanation: The 'gentlemen's agreement' was an unwritten stipulation that no building in Philadelphia should exceed the height of the hat on the *William Penn* statue.
When did the 'gentlemen's agreement' regarding building height in Philadelphia officially conclude?
Answer: 1985
Explanation: The 'gentlemen's agreement' officially concluded in 1985 with the final approval for the construction of the Liberty Place complex.
Which buildings were the first to surpass the traditional height restriction set by the *William Penn* statue?
Answer: Liberty Place complex (One and Two Liberty Place)
Explanation: One Liberty Place and Two Liberty Place, part of the Liberty Place complex, were the first buildings to surpass the traditional height restriction.
What is one of the related topics listed under the 'See also' section for the *William Penn* statue?
Answer: Curse of Billy Penn
Explanation: The 'Curse of Billy Penn' is listed as a related topic in the 'See also' section for the *William Penn* statue.
How long did the 'gentlemen's agreement' regarding building height in Philadelphia remain in effect?
Answer: Almost 90 years
Explanation: The 'gentlemen's agreement' regarding building height in Philadelphia remained in effect for almost 90 years, influencing the city's skyline development.
William Penn is depicted in the statue as the founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Answer: True
Explanation: The statue depicts William Penn, who is historically recognized as the founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The *William Penn* statue was installed on Philadelphia City Hall in 1884, making it one of the oldest public art pieces in the city.
Answer: False
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue was installed on Philadelphia City Hall in 1894, not 1884.
The City of Philadelphia owns the *William Penn* statue located on Philadelphia City Hall.
Answer: True
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue on Philadelphia City Hall is indeed owned by the City of Philadelphia.
The full title of the artwork, as referenced, is *William Penn: Founder of Pennsylvania*.
Answer: False
Explanation: The full title of the artwork is *William Penn*, described as a sculpture by Alexander Milne Calder, not *William Penn: Founder of Pennsylvania*.
An image of the *William Penn* statue from its front view, featured in the infobox, was taken in December 2007.
Answer: False
Explanation: The front view image of the *William Penn* statue in the infobox was taken in January 2007, not December 2007.
A gallery image from 1894 shows the *William Penn* statue already installed atop City Hall.
Answer: False
Explanation: The gallery image from 1894 shows the *William Penn* statue ready for lift-up to City Hall, not already installed.
The short description for the article identifies *William Penn* as a historical figure.
Answer: False
Explanation: The short description for the article identifies *William Penn* as a sculpture by Alexander Milne Calder, not directly as a historical figure, although the subject is a historical figure.
The *William Penn* statue is 131 years old as of the information provided, having been installed in 1894.
Answer: True
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue was installed in 1894, making it 131 years old as of the information provided in the source material.
The *William Penn* statue is considered part of a broader collection of public art in Philadelphia.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'See also' section references a 'List of public art in Philadelphia,' indicating that the *William Penn* statue is indeed considered part of a broader collection of public artworks in the city.
Who was the founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, depicted by the bronze statue atop Philadelphia City Hall?
Answer: William Penn
Explanation: The bronze statue atop Philadelphia City Hall depicts William Penn, who is historically recognized as the founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
In what year was the *William Penn* statue installed on Philadelphia City Hall?
Answer: 1894
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue was installed on Philadelphia City Hall in 1894.
Who is the current owner of the *William Penn* statue located on Philadelphia City Hall?
Answer: The City of Philadelphia
Explanation: The *William Penn* statue on Philadelphia City Hall is owned by the City of Philadelphia.
When was the front view image of the *William Penn* statue, featured in the infobox, taken?
Answer: January 2007
Explanation: The front view image of the *William Penn* statue featured in the infobox was taken in January 2007.
What does the gallery image from 1894 depict regarding the *William Penn* statue?
Answer: The statue ready for lift-up to City Hall
Explanation: The gallery image from 1894 depicts the *William Penn* statue ready for lift-up, indicating its preparation for installation atop Philadelphia City Hall.
What is the short description provided for the *William Penn* article?
Answer: A sculpture by Alexander Milne Calder
Explanation: The short description for the *William Penn* article identifies it as a sculpture by Alexander Milne Calder.
Which of the following is NOT a related topic mentioned in the 'See also' section for the *William Penn* statue?
Answer: History of William Penn's family
Explanation: The 'See also' section for the *William Penn* statue mentions the 'Curse of Billy Penn' and a 'List of public art in Philadelphia,' but not the 'History of William Penn's family'.