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Book Synopsis
A social history of what has been called the best-used public space in America

Trade Review
“Heinzen has created a lively, social history of Rittenhouse Square that will attract readers who want to know what makes this space so special.”—Tom Keels, author of Forgotten Philadelphia

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Prologue: Urban Oasis (2000)
1. Governor’s Woods (1681–1825)
2. The Early Years (1825–1844)
3. Bricks and Mortar (1844–1863)
4. The Family Years (1863–1884)
5. The Encroaching City (1884–1913)
6. Turning Point (1913–1915)
7. Skyline (1915–1945)
8.Things We Should Fight For (1945–1968)
9. The Millennium (1968–2009)
Notes
Bibliography
Index

The Perfect Square: A History of Rittenhouse

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      Publisher: Temple University Press,U.S.
      Publication Date: 02/10/2009
      ISBN13: 9781592139880, 978-1592139880
      ISBN10: 1592139884

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A social history of what has been called the best-used public space in America

      Trade Review
      “Heinzen has created a lively, social history of Rittenhouse Square that will attract readers who want to know what makes this space so special.”—Tom Keels, author of Forgotten Philadelphia

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments
      Prologue: Urban Oasis (2000)
      1. Governor’s Woods (1681–1825)
      2. The Early Years (1825–1844)
      3. Bricks and Mortar (1844–1863)
      4. The Family Years (1863–1884)
      5. The Encroaching City (1884–1913)
      6. Turning Point (1913–1915)
      7. Skyline (1915–1945)
      8.Things We Should Fight For (1945–1968)
      9. The Millennium (1968–2009)
      Notes
      Bibliography
      Index

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