Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse Square is one of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn during the late 17th century in central Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Park - William Penn - 17th century - Central - Philadelphia - Pennsylvania

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Originally called "Southwest Square", Rittenhouse Square is named after David Rittenhouse, a descendant of the first paper-maker in Philadelphia, the German immigrant William Rittenhouse. William Rittenhouse's original paper-mill site is known as Rittenhousetown, located in the rural setting of Fairmount Park. David Rittenhouse was a clockmaker and friend of the American Revolution.

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David Rittenhouse - German - William Rittenhouse - Fairmount Park - American Revolution

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Today, the tree-filled park is surrounded with trendy shops, fine restaurants, luxury apartments and two hotels, including a five-star. Its green grasses and benches are major lunch-time destinations for workers in Philadelphia's Center City neighborhood.

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Restaurant - Apartment - Hotel - Neighborhood

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