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{{Infobox Neighborhood
{{Infobox Park
| name = Fitler Square
| name = Fitler Square
| type = Neighborhood
| image =
| location = Center City
| image_caption = Fitler Square in Center City West
| zip_codes = 19103
| type = Neighborhood square
| named_for = Edwin Fitler, Philadelphia mayor
| location = Center City West (Fitler Square)
| boundaries = North: Locust Street, South: South Street, East: 21st Street, West: 25th Street
| coordinates = 39.9470,-75.1750
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Rittenhouse Square]], [[Graduate Hospital]]
| area = 0.5 acres
| major_streets = Pine Street, 23rd Street
| established = 1896
| transit = SEPTA bus routes, walkable to Broad Street Line
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation / Center City District
| notable_landmarks = Fitler Square park
| features = Fountain, seating, dog area, neighborhood gathering space
| hours = Dawn to dusk
| transit = SEPTA trolley; walk from 30th Street Station
| website = https://www.centercityphila.org
}}
}}


'''Fitler Square''' is a small, affluent neighborhood in southwest [[Center City]], [[Philadelphia]], named for the park at its center. The neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined streets, Victorian rowhouses, and a quiet residential character. Fitler Square offers a more tranquil alternative to nearby [[Rittenhouse Square]] while maintaining easy access to Center City amenities.
'''Fitler Square''' is a small neighborhood park in [[Center City]] West, serving as the heart of the upscale '''Fitler Square neighborhood'''. Named for Mayor Edwin H. Fitler, the square provides a peaceful green respite among the townhouses of one of Philadelphia's most desirable residential areas.<ref name="fitler">{{cite web |url=https://www.centercityphila.org |title=Fitler Square |publisher=Center City District |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref>
 
The square anchors a walkable neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and proximity to the Schuylkill River.


== History ==
== History ==


The neighborhood is named for '''Edwin Fitler''' (1825-1896), who served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1887 to 1891. The park was established as part of the city's expansion westward in the late 19th century.
=== Naming ===
 
Named for '''Edwin Henry Fitler''' (1825-1896):
* Mayor of Philadelphia 1887-1891
* Prominent cordage manufacturer
* Republican reformer
* Died in office 1891
 
=== Development ===
 
The square was established in '''1896''':
* Part of neighborhood development
* Traditional Philadelphia square concept
* Residential neighborhood centerpiece
* Evolved with neighborhood
 
=== Neighborhood Growth ===
 
Fitler Square neighborhood developed as:
* Late 19th century rowhouse construction
* Early gentrification area (1970s-80s)
* Now among city's most desirable neighborhoods
* Mix of families and professionals
 
== Features ==
 
=== Central Area ===
 
'''Park elements:'''
* Central fountain
* Benches and seating
* Mature shade trees
* Landscaped beds
* Pathways
 
=== Dog Area ===


== Character ==
'''Informal dog gathering:'''
* Popular with neighborhood dog owners
* Morning and evening socializing
* Strong dog community


* Quiet residential streets
=== Character ===
* Victorian and Edwardian rowhouses
* Tree-lined blocks
* Small neighborhood park
* Affluent demographics


== Fitler Square Park ==
* Intimate scale
* Neighborhood feel
* Peaceful atmosphere
* Well-maintained


The small park at the neighborhood's center features:
== Using the Square ==
* Green space
* Benches
* Dog-friendly
* Neighborhood gathering spot


== Living in Fitler Square ==
=== Daily Activities ===


=== Housing ===
* Dog walking
* Historic rowhouses
* Reading and relaxation
* Some apartment buildings
* Lunch breaks
* High property values
* Neighborhood socializing
* Predominantly owner-occupied
* People watching
 
=== Community Role ===
 
Fitler Square serves as:
* Neighborhood living room
* Dog owners' gathering spot
* Green space amid rowhouses
* Community identity anchor
 
== Visiting ==
 
=== Hours ===
 
* Dawn to dusk
* Open year-round
 
=== Getting There ===
 
'''Location:''' 23rd and Pine Streets
 
'''By Public Transit:'''
* SEPTA trolley (routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36) to 22nd or 23rd Street
* Walk from 30th Street Station
 
'''By Car:'''
* Street parking (challenging)
* Typical Center City parking
 
=== Tips ===
 
* The neighborhood around the square is lovely for walking
* Great restaurants on nearby streets
* The Schuylkill River Trail is a short walk
* Quiet alternative to busier Center City parks


=== Demographics ===
== Neighborhood ==
* Young professionals
* Families
* Affluent residents


== Getting There ==
'''Fitler Square neighborhood:'''
* Bordered roughly by Pine to Lombard, 21st to 25th
* Historic rowhouses
* Tree-lined streets
* Among Philadelphia's most expensive real estate
* Walking distance to Rittenhouse


* Walking distance to Rittenhouse Square
== Nearby ==
* SEPTA bus routes along Pine Street
* Broad Street Line at Lombard-South (10 minute walk)


{{FAQ
* '''[[Rittenhouse Square]]''' — East (larger square)
| q1 = Where is Fitler Square in Philadelphia?
* '''[[Schuylkill River Trail]]''' — West
| a1 = Fitler Square is in southwest Center City, bounded roughly by Locust Street (north), South Street (south), 21st Street (east), and 25th Street (west). It's located west of Rittenhouse Square.
* '''[[Graduate Hospital]]''' — South
| q2 = What is Fitler Square like?
* '''[[Center City]]''' — Surrounding
| a2 = Fitler Square is a quiet, affluent residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets and Victorian rowhouses. It offers a more tranquil alternative to nearby Rittenhouse Square while maintaining walkable access to Center City.
* '''[[Schuylkill Banks]]''' — River access
| q3 = Who was Fitler Square named after?
| a3 = The neighborhood is named for Edwin Fitler (1825-1896), who served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1887 to 1891. The park at the neighborhood's center bears his name.
}}


== See Also ==
== See Also ==


* [[Center City]]
* [[Rittenhouse Square]]
* [[Rittenhouse Square]]
* [[Schuylkill River Trail]]
* [[Graduate Hospital]]
* [[Graduate Hospital]]
* [[Center City, Philadelphia|Center City]]
 
== References ==
<references />
 
== External Links ==
 
* [https://www.centercityphila.org Center City District]
* [https://www.fitlersquare.org Fitler Square Neighborhood Association]


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Revision as of 18:48, 30 December 2025

Fitler Square
Type Neighborhood square
Location Center City West (Fitler Square)
Coordinates 39.9470,-75.1750
Area 0.5 acres
Established 1896
Operated by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation / Center City District
Features Fountain, seating, dog area, neighborhood gathering space
Hours Dawn to dusk
Transit SEPTA trolley; walk from 30th Street Station
Website Official Site

Fitler Square is a small neighborhood park in Center City West, serving as the heart of the upscale Fitler Square neighborhood. Named for Mayor Edwin H. Fitler, the square provides a peaceful green respite among the townhouses of one of Philadelphia's most desirable residential areas.[1]

The square anchors a walkable neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and proximity to the Schuylkill River.

History

Naming

Named for Edwin Henry Fitler (1825-1896):

  • Mayor of Philadelphia 1887-1891
  • Prominent cordage manufacturer
  • Republican reformer
  • Died in office 1891

Development

The square was established in 1896:

  • Part of neighborhood development
  • Traditional Philadelphia square concept
  • Residential neighborhood centerpiece
  • Evolved with neighborhood

Neighborhood Growth

Fitler Square neighborhood developed as:

  • Late 19th century rowhouse construction
  • Early gentrification area (1970s-80s)
  • Now among city's most desirable neighborhoods
  • Mix of families and professionals

Features

Central Area

Park elements:

  • Central fountain
  • Benches and seating
  • Mature shade trees
  • Landscaped beds
  • Pathways

Dog Area

Informal dog gathering:

  • Popular with neighborhood dog owners
  • Morning and evening socializing
  • Strong dog community

Character

  • Intimate scale
  • Neighborhood feel
  • Peaceful atmosphere
  • Well-maintained

Using the Square

Daily Activities

  • Dog walking
  • Reading and relaxation
  • Lunch breaks
  • Neighborhood socializing
  • People watching

Community Role

Fitler Square serves as:

  • Neighborhood living room
  • Dog owners' gathering spot
  • Green space amid rowhouses
  • Community identity anchor

Visiting

Hours

  • Dawn to dusk
  • Open year-round

Getting There

Location: 23rd and Pine Streets

By Public Transit:

  • SEPTA trolley (routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36) to 22nd or 23rd Street
  • Walk from 30th Street Station

By Car:

  • Street parking (challenging)
  • Typical Center City parking

Tips

  • The neighborhood around the square is lovely for walking
  • Great restaurants on nearby streets
  • The Schuylkill River Trail is a short walk
  • Quiet alternative to busier Center City parks

Neighborhood

Fitler Square neighborhood:

  • Bordered roughly by Pine to Lombard, 21st to 25th
  • Historic rowhouses
  • Tree-lined streets
  • Among Philadelphia's most expensive real estate
  • Walking distance to Rittenhouse

Nearby

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Fitler Square". Center City District. Retrieved December 30, 2025
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