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Philadelphia Skyline, Philadelphia, PA
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Fairmount Water Works, Philadelphia, PA
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Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA
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Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA
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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Philadelphia, PA
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Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA
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Rodin Museum, Philadelphia, PA
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William Penn's treaty with the Indians, when he founded the province of Pennsylvania in North America 1681

Philadelphia

WHAT'S OUT THERE® CULTURAL LANDSCAPES GUIDE

In Partnership with the National Park Service

The What’s Out There Cultural Landscapes guides are produced as a partnership between the National Park Service and The Cultural Landscape Foundation. The series began in 2016 in acknowledgement of the 100th anniversary of the NPS’ founding.

In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service (NPS), The Cultural Landscape Foundation and NPS partnered to document nationally significant landscapes in five cities. The interactive online guides focus on Baltimore, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Richmond.

View of Philadelphia, 1875, Currier & Ives
About Philadelphia

From the city’s founding in 1682 to a wave of urban renewal in the 20th century, Philadelphia’s landscape legacy is rich and nationally significant. learn more

Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia, PA
Explore Landscapes

Discover the extraordinary range of Philadelphia’s designed landscapes through illustrated essays of more than 50 sites, all of which can be explored on an interactive map. learn more

George Patton
Designers + Shapers

Read the profiles of 50 designers and visionaries whose work has shaped Philadelphia over the course of three hundred years. learn more

Explore Philadelphia's Cultural Landscapes

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