Rittenhouse Square

Jan 24, 2021 From Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square is one of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn and his surveyor Thomas Holme during the late 17th century. Originally called Southwest Square, Rittenhouse Square was renamed in 1825 after David Rittenhouse, a descendant of the first paper-maker in Philadelphia, the German immigrant William Rittenhouse.

Rittenhouse Square is a first-hand witness of Philadelphia's changes over time: It has seen it grow and transform into the city that it is today. The park is home to many cultural institutions as well as home to many public arts.

Every time I visit Rittenhouse Square I fall in love with something different, but this time I decided to look up a bit more, maybe looking for the sun because it is winter. I came across the architectural history of the city! Impressive right?