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

Louis I. Kahn

(1901-1974)

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 25, 2015

1. Louis I. Kahn Marker

Inscription. Among the foremost architects of the late 20th century. Trained in the Beaux-Arts method at the University of Pennsylvania, Kahn redefined architecture through his extraordinary use of mass, light, and structure. A Penn professor, his office was here.

Erected 2004 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 39° 56.983′ N, 75° 9.97′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Rittenhouse Square. Marker is on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1501 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 15th & Walnut (within shouting distance of this marker); S. Weir Mitchell (within shouting distance of this marker); 16th & Walnut (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Racquet Club (about 500 feet away); Spirit of '61 (about 500 feet away); Washington Grays Monument (about 500 feet away); 1608 Walnut Street

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(about 500 feet away); The Walk of Fame (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 25, 2015

2. Louis I. Kahn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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