Washington Square is located in Philadelphia's historic district, and has gone through many evolutionary steps to bring it to what it is today. Until the Revolutionary War, it was surrounded by woods on three sides and a prison on the fourth; later, it became the cemetery for those who did not survive the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 as well as burial ground for Revolutionary War soldiers from both sides of the war.
By the middle of the nineteenth century however, the square enjoyed some brighter times. It was the center of Philadelphia's most prolific neighborhood, and also became the publishing center of the city.
These days, it's back to a park, with lots of shade-giving trees and benches, as well as a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, this one commemorating the Colonial troops who gave their lives so that we might enjoy our independence. As with any of the plaza areas in the historic district, we recommend Washington Square as a place to cool your heels while you explore the other buildings, but it's not really worthy of a special trip. This one might behoove you to visit, though, if only to stand on the spot where so much American history has taken place over the years.
From
patriotic themed accommodations to European styled hotels, Washington D.C.
offers a host of lodging options. For instance, the Crowne Plaza is a four-star, deluxe hotel
located in Franklin Square, just a few blocks from the White House. Downtown Washington D.C. offers a wide
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Waldorf Astoria Staff Room Hotel is on par to the 202 hotels in the city. In
New York, Park/50th Waldorf Astoria - Staff Room can be found at 301 Park
Ave. Waldorf Astoria - Staff Room New York City contains Hot Tub/Whirlpool,
Fitness Facility, and Hotel Parking - $45.00. Room options include:
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