Logan Circle

Logan Circle is a circular park in central Philadelphia featuring a central fountain, paved pathways, and green spaces, with streets connecting to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Buildings surrounding the park frame the space and orient visitors toward nearby museums and cultural institutions.

Thomas Holme designed this space in 1684 as Northwest Square within William Penn's original city plan for Philadelphia. French architect Jacques Gréber later reshaped it to reflect Paris's Place de la Concorde.

The circular space draws people together around its fountain and pathways, creating a gathering point in the heart of the city. Museums and institutions surrounding the circle transformed this area into a hub for arts and learning that shaped the neighborhood's character.

The space is centrally located and easily accessible, with multiple routes to museums, residential areas, and shops nearby. Paved surfaces are flat and walkable, making it simple to navigate through or spend time in the open area.

The space hosted the Great Sanitary Fair in 1864, where President Abraham Lincoln donated signed copies of the Emancipation Proclamation to the event. This gathering tied the location to a moment of major political importance in American history.

Location: Philadelphia

Architects: Thomas Holme

Address: 200 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

GPS coordinates: 39.95782,-75.17093

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40