Bring Back “the Beacon”

Join the effort to relight the sky over the Parkway by 2026

Neons for Buttonwood, last illuminated in 2015. Photos by Chuck Homler.

It’s time to bring this acclaimed sculpture back to life.

The ReLight the Sky Committee works toward restoring the iconic sculpture to its original glory and assure its maintenance for up to 25 years. The City View II Condominium Association invested $60,000+ to create the work specifications and help launch the campaign. Residents also have contributed more than $65,000 toward the fund-raising goal of $750,000.

Intensive outreach has begun to individual and corporate neighbors on The Parkway, in Logan Square, and The Art Museum area—and beyond—for financial support. Committee members have met with decision-makers able to give or help get contributions,

The ReLight the Sky Committee is partnering with the Parkway Council to serve as the fiscal sponsor for this project. The Parkway Council is a Philadelphia-based, Not-for-profit organization working to accelerate the transformation of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway into a great urban park for all. To make a tax deductible contribution, donate online with a credit card here or send a check payable to the “Parkway Council Foundation” & mail to:

Parkway Council c/o Friends Select School 1651 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

For more information, contact relightthesky@outlook.com

ReLight the Sky Committee

Sonja Eveslage, Co-chair
Lynda Orfanelli, Co-chair