Wall of Heroes (Mantua)

Wall of Heroes by artist Calvin Jones and is located in the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Painted on the side of the Mantua Haverford Community Center, this mural features the names and faces of prominent community members. These Mantua Heroes are recognized for their courage, tenacity, and the fellowship they displayed within their community.

This compendium of prominent local Black and African American Philadelphians includes:
-Rose Ford
-Robert Allen
-Jose Livingston
-Falaka Fattah
-Mary Jenkins
-Charles Gucius
-Peggy Jones
-Charlie Booz
-Lucien Blackwell
-Janie Blackwell
-Richard Purdue
-William “Willow” Whitney
-Charles Burnham
-Andrew Jenkins

A portrait of William “Willow” Whitney (possibly painted by Bernie Wilkie) was added ca. 2010.