Tom Shakely

"Really simple, fascinating example of many generations adding their own honors to George Washington to create a great, modest memorial that says as much about the man as the people."

"Beautiful part of the fabric of the city. Blends in as part of Fairmount Park along Kelly Drive and the riverfront much the same way as Rock Creek Park conserves some of Washington D.C.'s beauty."

"The Wanamaker Eagle, originally part of Wanamaker's department store, was a central meeting place in the early 20th century. In the era before ubiquitous communications, you'd "meet me at the Eagle!""

"An architecturally hideous scar on the face of Independence Mall, located near the Quakers and Benjamin Franklin's gravesite. Destroys a city block at the sidewalk level with blank concrete walls."

"The oldest Catholic church in Philadelphia, founded by the Jesuits in 1733. An historic and still lively parish, even while somewhat hidden from the street. Founded nearby St. Mary's on 4th Street."

"Founded as Philadelphia's second Catholic parish in 1763 by nearby Saint Joseph's. Site of the first public religious commemoration of the Declaration of Independence. Hosted Washington, Adams, etc."