From the Permanent Collection
Backhoe at Venango Street Curbside — North Philadelphia
Construction machinery, orange-painted steel, glass cab, rubber tires
Streets Department, est. 2026
90 days on view
Curatorial note
Since acquisition in February 2026, the curbside machine has occupied the Venango Street edge. The bright orange beacon atop the cab and the diagonally crossing hydraulic arm define the composition. It remains a durable record of municipal labor within the North Philadelphia collection.