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Art Museum Area
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The Art Musuem Area of Philadelphia is anchored by one of Philadelphia's premier cultural attractions and is named for the world-renown Philadelphia Art Museum which sits majestically on the hilltop at the end of Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
A tour of the neighborhood will show large stately homes on tree-lined streets as well as a diverse mix of... |
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Bella Vista
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Although not officially considered Center City Philadelphia, Bella Vista just south of Center City East, is a neighborhood to look at if you are seeking the Center City lifestyle. Bella Vista is an established community with great renewal opportunities. It is marked by small parks and community gardens
and includes the famed Italian Market. Walk... |
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Center City
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Center City is the "downtown" and Central Business District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
It is bounded by South Street to the south, the Delaware River to the east, the Schuylkill River to the west and either Vine Street.
Among Center City's neighborhoods and districts are Penn's Landing, Old City (which holds the historic district,... |
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Chinatown
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Philadelphia's Chinatown is a small vibrant neighborhood with a predominantly Asian cultural character. Chinatown is famous for its elaborate landmark "Friendship Arch". This many-colored arch ornamented with fire-breathing dragons and Oriental lettering
was a joint project between Philadelphia and her Chinese sister city, Tianjin. Chinese... |
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Fishtown
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Philadelphia's Fishtown is experiencing a renewal with rising property values and changes due to an influx of artists and professionals.
There has never been an official designation of this area as "Fishtown," but due to locals calling it that, it stuck as a nickname. By the 2nd to 3rd quarter of the 20th century,
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Fitler Square
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Old European charm is the hallmark of the small Fitler Square neighborhood nestled away west of Rittenhouse Square.
With gracious parks and cobblestone streets it is a quiet community nestled within a bustling city. It is mostl residential
with tree-lined streets and single-family homes. Close to University City and Center City it is a... |
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Graduate Hospital
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Philadelphia's Graduate Hospital is just south of Rittenhouse Square and is sometimes referred to as Center City South.
This neighborhood stretches west of Broad Street to the Schuykill Rive and south to Washington Avenue.
This is a truly dynamic area for growth with new construction of townhomes and condos.
The new naval Square project... |
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Logan Square
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Philadelphia's Logan Circle (Square) features the beautiful Swann Memorial Fountain on the picturesque Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Logan Circle is home to many of the city's museums: Franklin Institute, Museum of Natural History, Art Museum and more.
It has a variety of home styles from traditional colonial to modern contemporary styling. ... |
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Olde City
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Philadelphia's Olde City name tells you its origin, it is the oldest historical area of the city. The street names, homes and places date back to
the beginning of America. Olde City still boasts some cobblestone streets and many of the must see historical sites:
Independence Hall and the Constitution Center, Betsy Ross house, Ben Franklin's... |
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Queen Village
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Philadelphia's Queen Village is nestled south of its sister neighborhood Society Hill. It includes the famed
South Street a bustling retail area and restaurant center featuring Philly Cheesesteaks and gourmet fare.
It stretches from south to Washington Avenue and wes to 6th street. Queen Village has always
with its varied home styles has... |
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Rittenhouse Square
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Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is a fashionable center city address with some of the city's best loved sculptures.
Rittenhouse Square still reflects the 1913 renovations of a french architect who also designed the Parkway and Rodin
Museum. The center Plaza is the site of annual flower markets and outside exhibitions. Rittenhouse Square... |
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Society Hill
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Philadelphia's Society Hill neighborhood contains the largest number of original 18th and 19th century
architecture in the US. A gracious and charming community of Federal and Georgian townhomes with many
historic buildings; St. Peters. Church and the Society Hill Synagogue. Society Hill area extends from Front Street to 8th Street
and from... |
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University City
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Philadelphia's University City is made up of wide streets, porched homes, and of course, six colleges and the University of Pennsylvania and Dexel University.
It boasts an intellectual and international feel with residents of varied and diverse backgrounds. University City includes some smaller
neighborhoods Powelton Village, Spruce Hill and... |
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Washington Square
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Philadelphia's Washington Square West features an
expansive park with lush green space and beautiful homes that line the square. It
is one of the original five squares of colonial Philadelphia. The Park, home to the
Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, honors those who fought in
the American Revolution. The neighborhood has a... |
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