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Split Button

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🧶Split Button
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Size16 ft wide
Built1981
TypeGiant objects

A white-painted aluminum button 16 feet wide, cracked through the middle, by Claes Oldenburg. It was installed in 1981 at the entrance to the University of Pennsylvania's Van Pelt Library and is one of several large Oldenburg works in the city.

Where is Split Button?

Split Button is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is Split Button?

Split Button is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Split Button?

16 ft wide.

When was Split Button built?

Split Button dates from 1981.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Split Button?

The closest on our map are Paint Torch in Philadelphia (about 0 miles away as the crow flies), Clothespin in Philadelphia (about 0 miles away as the crow flies), Our Lady Queen of Peace in New Castle (about 27 miles away as the crow flies).

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