Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Chestnut Park

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 25, 2022

1. Chestnut Park Marker

Inscription. Chestnut Park was designed by landscape architect John F. Collins and dedicated on June 5, 1979 to celebrate the legacy of William Penn's "greene country towne." Sculptor Christopher Ray (1937-2000) drew inspiration for the Chestnut Street gate from the natural landscape of the Wissahickon Valley and depicted nearby tidal wetlands in the Ranstead Street gate. Native American totems are featured in the fountain. In 2010, Kieran Timberlake architects designed the renovation of the park. Chestnut Park is owned and maintained by the Center City District Foundation. The development and restoration of Chestnut Park was underwritten by the William Penn Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1979.

Location. 39° 57.098′ N, 75° 10.144′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Rittenhouse Square. Marker is on Chestnut Street just west of South 17th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1703 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA 19103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John F. Collins Park (here, next to this marker); John F. Collins: Significant Projects in Center City (within shouting distance of this marker); Brushstroke Group

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(within shouting distance of this marker); On this block in 1970 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Latham Hotel (about 600 feet away); On this block in 1913 (about 600 feet away); 17th & Walnut (about 600 feet away); Alfred J. Reach (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Additional keywords. landscape architecture

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 25, 2022

2. Chestnut Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.