Rehabilitation of the Second Bank Block

Statue of Robert Morris. The statue will be conserved off-site and protected while the project work takes place. The statue will be reinstalled after repairs are completed.

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Location
The landscape project is located directly south of the Second Bank of the United States, and bound by 4th and 5th Streets and Library and Walnut Streets.

Project Overview
The project will address the deficiencies within the landscape south of the Second Bank of the United States. This entails:

• replacing damaged walkways
• repairing brick walls
• improving site drainage
• resetting the based of the Robert Morris statue

The Robert Morris statue will be conserved off-site and protected while the project work takes place. The statue will be reinstalled after repairs are completed.

A new pathway will connect the existing plaza, where the statue is located, with the site's northeast corner to improve pedestrian flow. Various planting beds and areas of vegetation will also be established or restored to enhance the visitor experience.

Timeline
The project will begin on (or around) October 13, 2026 and is expected to be completed fall of 2027.

Tags: independence national historical park, historic preservation, robert morris, repair and rehabilitation, current projects, statue, philadelphia