Washington Square: The Colonial Square
Lecturer: Bill Double
Admission $10
PAA Members FREE
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The Philadelphia Art Alliance is pleased to announce the newest series in our programming lineup, Philadelphia Squared. Continuing in our new dedication to the advancement and appreciation of contemporary craft and design, PAA will host a series of 5 lectures exploring the history, design and architectural features of Philadelphia’s 5 main squares, now known as Washington, Franklin, Rittenhouse, Logan (circle) and Penn Square.
Join Bill Double, author of Philadelphia's Washington Square, as he presents a lecture on the development of Washington Square, from it's dark beginnings as a burial ground for prisoners, soldiers, and yellow fever victims, to it's current prominence as one of Philadelphia’s most upscale residential districts, home to such luxury condos as Hopkinson House, Independence Place, and the Ayer. Copies of Mr. Double's book on Washington Square will be available for purchase after the lecture.
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