Editing Rittenhouse Square (section)

== The Neighborhood ==

The Rittenhouse Square neighborhood extends several blocks in all directions from the park and is characterized by:

'''Architecture'''
* Victorian and Edwardian brownstones and townhouses
* Luxury high-rise apartment buildings
* Historic mansions (some converted to apartments or condos)
* Elegant streetscapes with mature trees

'''Demographics'''
* Mix of long-term residents and young professionals
* High concentration of cultural and academic professionals
* Affluent retirees
* Some of Philadelphia's highest median incomes

'''Cultural Institutions'''
* '''[[Curtis Institute of Music]]''' — Elite conservatory (4% acceptance rate); alumni include Leonard Bernstein and Lang Lang
* '''[[Rosenbach Museum]]''' — Rare books museum with James Joyce's ''Ulysses'' manuscript
* '''[[Mütter Museum]]''' — Medical history museum with Einstein's brain tissue (nearby)
* '''Philadelphia Art Alliance''' — Contemporary art exhibitions
* '''Plays & Players Theatre''' — Historic community theater
* '''Ethical Society of Philadelphia''' — Lectures and cultural programs
* '''Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum''' — History museum