Rittenhouse Square is a historic public park in central Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Maintained by the non-profit group, The Friends of Rittenhouse Square, the urban park features grassy areas, trees, fountains, sculptures and events. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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| 1862/00/00 | Thomas Holme | Architect | Thomas Holme surveys the plan for the city of Philadelphia. Southwest Square, located deep within dense woods, is one of five squares planned by city founder William Penn. | |||
| 1891/00/00 | Frank Furness | Architect | Thomas A Reilly house is built at 1804 Rittenhouse Square, designed architect Frank Furness. | |||
| 1913/00/00 | Paul Philippe Cret | Architect | The Rittenhouse Square Improvement Association hires Paul Philippe to improve Rittenhouse Square in the style of an urban park in Europe. Philippe's classical design is well preserved. | |||
| 1920/00/00 | Jules E Mastbaum | Home Locale | Jules E Mastbaum has recently become the owner of No 1816 S Rittenhouse Square (lost). | |||
| 1920/00/00 | Etta Wedell Mastbaum | Home Locale | Etta Wedell Mastbaum makes a home at 1816 S Rittenhouse Square (lost) with her husband Jules and their three daughters Louisette (Billie), Margery (Peggy) and Elizabeth (Betty). |
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| 1900 Rittenhouse Square Apartments |
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| Alexander Van Rensselaer Residence |
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| Church of the Holy Trinity |
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| Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts |
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| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Area of Significance | Art |
| Area of Significance | Community Planning and Development |
| Area of Significance | Conservation |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Area of Significance | Landscape Architecture |
| Historic Use | Plaza |
| Sight Category | Structure |
| Work | Type | AsNotedIn | Creator | Note |
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| Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (film) | Film | Howard Hawks Marilyn Monroe | A house on Rittenhouse Square Wouldn't be so hard to take... - Opening lines from "You Say You Care", Gentlemen Prefer Blondes |
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