Philadelphia Neighborhood

Washington Square West

History of Washington Square West

Washington Square West is one of Philadelphia’s many distinctive neighborhoods. Its story is connected to the city’s Indigenous history, colonial founding, industrial growth, immigration, migration, housing, transit, commerce, architecture, faith communities, schools, parks, and civic institutions.

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