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Historic RittenhouseTown
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208 Lincoln Dr
Philadelphia, PA
Northwest Philadelphia
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A great place to park to walk the various trails of the Wiss, there are places along these trails to fish or chill along the creek. The area near the parking lot is also great for picnics and hanging out.
1690 historic settlement where the battle of Germantown took place, and connects to miles of Fairmount Park's trails.
Historic RittenhouseTown, sometimes referred to as Rittenhouse Historic District, encompasses the remains of an early industrial community which was the site of the first paper mill in British North America. This is a great starting point for the Wissahickon hiking, running and bike trails.
"Historic RittenhouseTown, a National Historic Landmark District located in Fairmount Park, is the site of British North America’s first paper mill built by the Rittenhouse family in 1690. Eight generations produced paper and textiles and ground grain. Six of the original 45 buildings survive including the 1707 Homestead and ca. 1725 Bake House." GoMtAiry.com
"Historic RittenhouseTown, a National Historic Landmark District located in Fairmount Park, is the site of British North America’s first paper mill built by the Rittenhouse family in 1690. Eight generations produced paper and textiles and ground grain. Six of the original 45 buildings survive includ…