Fitler Square

Fitler Square

Type	Neighborhood
Location	Center City
ZIP code(s)	19103
Named for	Edwin Fitler, Philadelphia mayor
Boundaries	North: Locust Street, South: South Street, East: 21st Street, West: 25th Street
Adjacent	Rittenhouse Square, Graduate Hospital
Major streets	Pine Street, 23rd Street
Transit	SEPTA bus routes, walkable to Broad Street Line
Landmarks	Fitler Square park

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.

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.

Character

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

Fitler Square Park

The small park at the neighborhood's center features:

• Green space
• Benches
• Dog-friendly
• Neighborhood gathering spot

Living in Fitler Square

Housing

• Historic rowhouses
• Some apartment buildings
• High property values
• Predominantly owner-occupied

Demographics

• Young professionals
• Families
• Affluent residents

Getting There

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

See Also

• Rittenhouse Square
• Graduate Hospital
• Center City