French Quarter, Philadelphia
| French Quarter | |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood of Philadelphia | |
 French Quarter, June 2014. | |
  French Quarter Location in Philadelphia | |
| Coordinates: 39°57′01″N 75°10′11″W / 39.9504°N 75.1698°WCoordinates: 39°57′01″N 75°10′11″W / 39.9504°N 75.1698°W | |
| Country |
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| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Area code(s) | Area code 215 |
The French Quarter is an official city-designated district of Philadelphia spanning the area between 17th and 19th Streets east and west and Walnut and Sansom Streets from north to south.[1] The designation was made official in 1999.[2][3] According to City Paper, the Philadelphia French Quarter "... is one of the few places outside France that supports a thriving French culture" even though "it remains largely unrecognized by both tourists and natives".[4] The area is closely tied to the culture of Rittenhouse Square.[2]
History
In 1999, in advance of the Republican National Convention the following year, the city added subtle orange signs saying "French Quarter" below the traditional green streets signs in the area. The designation is a tribute to the French culture that has shaped Philadelphia and is based on the establishment of three French restaurants and a creperie in the area in the 1990s.[4]
References
- ↑ "April In Philadelphia's French Quarter".
- 1 2 Gary Lee Kraut. "A primer for exploring art and history in Franco-Philadelphia". Archived from the original on 2013-03-01.
- ↑ Philadelphia Magazine, July 1998. "Dan Rottenberg". Archived from the original on 2011-10-06.
- 1 2 Tom Javian (October 14–21, 1999). "Buddy, Can You Spare a Quarter?".
