Hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter | 2 AIA Learning Units|Elective and 2 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
The neighborhoods surrounding Rittenhouse Square provide some of the most intriguing and diverse forms of domestic and institutional architecture in Philadelphia’s Center City. The city’s booming economy after the Civil War fostered expanding upper middle and upper classes who wanted to live around the historic square in houses designed by some of the city’s leading architects of the day such as: Frank Furness, Theophilus Parsons Chandler, Charles Barton Keen, Wilson Eyre and many others.
This tour of the neighborhood’s late 19th and early 20th century architectural legacy, with a focus on notable historic windows and doors, will provide a visual and historical introduction to the still vibrant urban neighborhood.
The tour will meet at The Union League of Philadelphia, where coffee and light refreshments will be provided. The group will then embark on a three hour walking tour.
Sponsored By North American Window & Door And Kolbe Windows And Doors
This event is hosted by an ICAA Chapter. Please check the Chapter website, or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
Jim Mundy