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    Around Washington Square Architecture Walking Tour

    Saturday, September 22, 2012

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM See all dates and Times

    Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia

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    09/22/2012 02:00 PM 09/22/2012 03:30 PM America/Anguilla Around Washington Square Architecture Walking Tour Meet at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, center of Washington Sq. Walk around one of William Penn's original planned public parks. Learn how this square served as a burial ground for over 1,200 Revolutionary War soldiers, then as a potter's field before receiving its present name in 1825. See The Athenaeum, the first Italian Renaissance building in the US, & learn how the Square became home to the publishing industry in the early 20th century. Pricing & more info www.preservationalliance.com/events/walking_tours.php Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/philadelphia/events/preservation-alliance-for-greater-philadelphia/around-washington-square-architecture-walking-tour-11870?ref=uceaddevent Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Various Meet Locations - see description, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

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    Arts Oriented, Educational, Good For Families, Outdoor Event, Tours

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    Art Galleries & Exhibits, Education, Festivals, Kids & Family, Museums & Attractions, Other & Miscellaneous, Performing Arts

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    Center City (Philadelphia)
    Logan Square (Philadelphia)
    Rittenhouse (Philadelphia)
    Washington Square (Philadelphia)

    Meet at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, center of Washington Sq. Walk around one of William Penn's original planned public parks. Learn how this square served as a burial ground for over 1,200 Revolutionary War soldiers, then as a potter's field before receiving its present name in 1825. See The Athenaeum, the first Italian Renaissance building in the US, & learn how the Square became home to the publishing industry in the early 20th century. Pricing & more info www.preservationalliance.com/events/walking_tours.php

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