Washington Square, Philadelphia

Taking its name Washington Square from a large square area between 5th and 7th Streets, the neighborhood borders Society Hill. Washington Square has a rather storied history. It was once home to a flourishing publishing industry but has been replaced by a multitude of insurance companies. In the late 1800s, many banks which once called the area home are now a part of Jewelry’s Row, the largest concentration outside of New York City.

However, before businesses thrived in Washington Square it was the location of a jail, the Walnut Street Jail, which was on bordering Walnut Street. And, the victims of the Yellow Fever epidemic after the Revolutionary War are buried under what are now green grasses, trees, and memorials to the lost. . It is a nearby walk to Pennsylvania Hospital founded by Dr. Benjamin Rush, who performed the first surgery and combated the Yellow Fever epidemic.

Washington Square is home to the Philadelphia elite who have purchased condominiums that frequent the real estate offerings. Many doctors, lawyers and CEOs are counted amongst the residents. Schools are of the highest quality and nannies often walk young children along the square. This beautiful area contains many restaurants, theatre and events.

Washington Square is an attractive neighborhood located in Center City, Philadelphia. It is bound by 7th Street to the east, South Street to the south, Broad Street to the west and Walnut Street to the north. The neighborhood is named after Washington Park, one of the most historic public parks in the city.
It is one of the more hip and trendy areas of the city and is extremely appealing to young people. There is a variety of shopping and dining opportunities in Washington Square as well as bars and cafes. It is also home to the University of the Arts which means that a lot of odd-looking art students can be seen riding their bikes around the neighborhood.
Since Washington Square is so appealing, it also comes with an expensive price tag. There are a lot of luxury apartments, condos, and two and three-story row homes in the area.
The streets are mostly well maintained and some of the smaller roads are tree-lined. Parking can be a bit of a problem since a lot of people live in Washington Square. I recommend that you walk or bike when necessary and also take public transportation if you don’t have the patience to try and find parking every time you drive.

Taking its name Washington Square from a large square area between 5th and 7th Streets, the neighborhood borders Society Hill. Washington Square has a rather storied history. It was once home to a flourishing publishing industry but has been replaced by a multitude of insurance companies. In the late 1800s, many banks which once called the area home are now a part of Jewelry’s Row, the largest concentration outside of New York City.

However, before businesses thrived in Washington Square it was the location of a jail, the Walnut Street Jail, which was on bordering Walnut Street. And, the victims of the Yellow Fever epidemic after the Revolutionary War are buried under what are now green grasses, trees, and memorials to the lost. . It is a nearby walk to Pennsylvania Hospital founded by Dr. Benjamin Rush, who performed the first surgery and combated the Yellow Fever epidemic.

Washington Square is home to the Philadelphia elite who have purchased condominiums that frequent the real estate offerings. Many doctors, lawyers and CEOs are counted amongst the residents. Schools are of the highest quality and nannies often walk young children along the square.
This beautiful area contains many restaurants, theatre and events

Washington Square, also referred to as Washington Square West is located in Center City Philadelphia close to the tourist area known as Independence Mall. It’s a super hip neighborhood with a variety of shops and restaurants all within walking distance. Of course this is part of what makes the neighborhood expensive to live in.

In addition to townhouses and condominiums, there is also a park of the same name located in the northeastern section of the neighborhood. The historic park was once used as a burial ground during the Revolutionary War.

A portion of Washington Square is also known at the “Gayborhood” because of its gay and lesbian friendly businesses. There are gay pride rainbow flags which adorn the street signs of the area. In the 1970s this area was the center of the gay bathhouse culture.

Washington Square is a one of the top neighborhoods in the city. Its diversity, abundant shops and restaurants as well as rich history attract people from all over whether tourists or residents of Philadelphia. It is also within walking distance of many other great areas of Philadelphia. Of course the pros of Washington Square also contribute to the cons. It’s expensive and parking is next to impossible.