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520 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 965-2305

Historical Place Near Independence Hall

Liberty Bell
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6th St & Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 965-2305

The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formerly placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House (now renamed Independence Hall), the bell today is located in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park. The bell was commissioned from the London firm of Lester and Pack (today the Whitechapel Bell Foundry) in 1752, and was cast with the lettering "Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof," a Biblical reference from the Book of Leviticus (25:10). The bell first cracked when rung after its arrival in Philadelphia, and was twice recast by local workmen John Pass and John Stow, whose last names appear on the bell. In its early years, the Liberty Bell was used to summon lawmakers to legislative sessions and to alert citizens to public meetings and proclamations.No immediate announcement was made of the Second Continental Congress's vote for independence, and thus the bell could not have rung on July 4, 1776, at least not for any reason related to that vote. Bells were rung to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776, and while there is no contemporary account of the Liberty Bell ringing, most historians believe it was one of the bells rung. After American independence was secured, it fell into relative obscurity for some years. In the 1830s, the bell was adopted as a symbol by abolitionist societies, who dubbed it the "Liberty Bell."

Independence Hall
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520 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 965-2305

Independence Hall is where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The building was completed in 1753 as the colonial legislature (later Pennsylvania State House) for the Province of Pennsylvania. It became the principal meeting place of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1783 and was the site of the Constitutional Convention in the summer of 1787.A convention held in Independence Hall in 1915, presided over by former US president William Howard Taft, marked the formal announcement of the formation of the League to Enforce Peace, which led to the League of Nations and eventually the United Nations. The building is part of Independence National Historical Park and is listed as a World Heritage Site.Preparation for constructionBy the spring of 1729 the citizens of Philadelphia were petitioning to be allowed to build a state house. Two thousand pounds were committed to the endeavor. A committee composed of Thomas Lawrence, Dr. John Kearsley, and Andrew Hamilton was charged with the responsibility of selecting a site for construction, acquiring plans for the building, and contracting a company for the purpose of construction. Hamilton and William Allen were named trustees of the purchasing and building fund and authorized to buy the land that would be the site of the state house. By October 1730 they had begun purchasing lots on Chestnut Street.

Independence NHP, Edgar Allan Poe NHS & Thaddeus Kosciuszko NM
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143 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 965-2305

If you're looking for the official source of information about Independence National Historical Park, please visit our homepage at www.nps.gov/inde. We also administer the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, located on 7th and Spring Garden Sts., www.nps.gov/edal and the Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial located at 3rd and Pine Sts, www.nps.gov/thko. Don't forget to visit us at twitter.com/IndependenceNHP

National Constitution Center
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Independence Mall, 525 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 409-6700

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Franklin Fountain
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116 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 627-1899

Early 1900's ice cream saloon and soda fountain in the heart of historic Old City Philadelphia.

Liberty Bell Center
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6th and Market Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 965-2305

Betsy Ross House
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239 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 629-4026

The well-known and loved story of Betsy Ross sewing the first Stars & Stripes is tightly woven into the colorful fabric of America's rich history. The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century. Tour the house and then stay a while longer to learn more about Betsy and her exciting life and times through our interactive, historical programming. Also, be sure to experience our special events - like Historic Chocolate Making!

Benjamin Franklin's grave
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Christ Church Burial Ground
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Liberty Bell Philadelfia, PA
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598 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 965-2305

Carpenters' Hall
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320 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2708

(215) 925-0167

Carpenters' Hall is a two-story brick building in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that was a key meeting place in the early history of the United States. Completed in 1775 and set back from Chestnut Street, the meeting hall was built for and is still owned by the Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia, the country's oldest extant craft guild. The First Continental Congress met here. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on 15 April 1970 (#70000552) and is part of Independence National Historical Park.HistoryCarpenters' Hall was designed by architect Robert Smith in the Georgian style based on both the town halls of Scotland, where Smith was born, and the villas of the Palladio in Italy. It would be first used as a meeting site by the guild on January 21, 1771, and would continue to hold annual meetings there until 1777 when the British captured Philadelphia. On April 23, 1773 (St. George's Day), it was used for the founding meeting of the Society of Englishmen and Sons of Englishmen.

Old City Hall (Philadelphia)
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5th & Chestnut streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 597-8787

Old City Hall located at Chestnut Street at 5th Street in the Independence Hall complex of Independence National Historical Park in Center City, Philadelphia, was built in 1790-91 in the Federal style. The architect was David Evans, Jr. Although originally intended as Philadelphia's City Hall, it served as the home of the U.S. Supreme Court from completion of its construction in 1791 until 1800, when the national capital was moved to Washington, D.C.Afterward, the building continued to serve as Philadelphia's City Hall until 1854. It is a contributing property to Independence National Historical Park. The owner is the City of Philadelphia, which leases the building to the National Park Service.

Ben Franklin House
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834 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 629-9900

The Ben Franklin House, formerly known as the Benjamin Franklin Hotel, is a historic hotel, now apartment building, located at 834 Chestnut Street in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.HistoryThe Benjamin Franklin Hotel was built by Niagara Falls businessman Frank A. Dudley and operated by the United Hotels Company of America. The hotel, originally opened in 1923, was designed by prominent American architect of the Gilded Age, Horace Trumbauer.The hotel, named for founding father and Philadelphian, Benjamin Franklin, attracted attention in 1947 for refusing to accommodate the Brooklyn Dodgers, who had used the hotel for years, because of the inclusion of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel agreed to house the team that day. The team moved their permanent accommodations to the Warwick Hotel.

Congress Hall
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520 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Congress Hall is a building near the intersection of Chestnut and 6th Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that served as the seat of the United States Congress from December 6, 1790 to May 14, 1800. During Congress Hall's duration as the capitol of the United States, the country admitted three new states, Vermont, Kentucky, and Tennessee; ratified the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution; and oversaw the Presidential inaugurations of both George Washington (his second) and John Adams.Congress Hall was restored throughout the 20th century to its original appearance in 1796. The building is now managed by the National Park Service within the Independence National Historical Park and is open for tours by the public. Congress Hall should not be confused with Independence Hall, which is located next door.

Shane Confectionery
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110 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 922-1048

Shane Confectionery is the oldest continuously-run confectionery in the United States, established in 1863. The Shane family took over the business in 1911, installing elaborately carved woodwork, stained glass and curved windows to showcase the chocolates and confections made onsite. Ninety-nine years later, in 2010, the business transitioned to the Berley Brothers who own the nearby Franklin Fountain and whom embarked on a meticulous restoration of the building and business. Candies continue to be made on-site, with an emphasis on locally-sourced ingredients, seasonal specialties and old-fashioned quality.

Second Bank of the United States
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Chestnut St Between Fourth and Fifth
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 597-8787

The Second Bank of the United States, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the second federally authorized Hamiltonian national bank in the United States during its 20-year charter from February 1816 to January 1836. The bank's formal name, according to section 9 of its charter as passed by Congress, was "The President, Directors, and Company, of the Bank of the United States."A private corporation with public duties, the bank handled all fiscal transactions for the U.S. Government, and was accountable to Congress and the U.S. Treasury. Twenty percent of its capital was owned by the federal government, the bank's single largest stockholder. Four thousand private investors held 80% of the bank's capital, including one thousand Europeans. The bulk of the stocks were held by a few hundred wealthy Americans. In its time, the institution was the largest monied corporation in the world.The essential function of the bank was to regulate the public credit issued by private banking institutions through the fiscal duties it performed for the U.S. Treasury, and to establish a sound and stable national currency. The federal deposits endowed the BUS with its regulatory capacity.Modeled on Alexander Hamilton's First Bank of the United States, the Second Bank was chartered by President James Madison in 1816 and began operations at its main branch in Philadelphia on January 7, 1817, managing twenty-five branch offices nationwide by 1832.The efforts to renew the bank's charter put the institution at the center of the general election of 1832, in which the bank's president Nicholas Biddle and pro-bank National Republicans led by Henry Clay clashed with the "hard-money" Andrew Jackson administration and eastern banking interests in the Bank War. Failing to secure recharter, the Second Bank of the United States became a private corporation in 1836, and underwent liquidation in 1841.

American Philosophical Society
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105 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(+00) 1-215-440-3442

Library Hall Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM Museum Hours Thursday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Regular Hours) Thursday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Ben Franklin Post Office
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316 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Arch Street Meeting House
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320 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 627-2667

The Arch Street Meeting House was built in 1804 on a burial ground originally deeded by William Penn in 1701. Step inside this active Quaker meetinghouse to learn more about the stories of the people, the building, and the grounds of Arch Street.

First Bank of the United States
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116 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Lit Brothers
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Market St. between 7th and 8th Sts.
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Lit Brothers was a moderately-priced department store based in Philadelphia. Samuel and Jacob Lit opened the first store at North 8th and Market Streets in 1891. Lit's positioned itself well as a more affordable alternate to competitors Strawbridge and Clothier, Wanamaker's, and Gimbels. The store's slogan was "A Great Store in A Great City," and it was noted for its millinery department.The Lit Brother Store building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and is located in the East Center City Commercial Historic District.History and architectureIn 1891, Rachel P. Lit (1858-1919, later surnamed Weddel, still later Arnold) opened a woman's clothing shop on the corner of Market and N. 8th Streets. With the administration and innovative advertising techniques of her brothers, Colonel Samuel David Lit (1859-1929) and Jacob David Lit (1872-1950), their small store soon became one of the largest retail stores in Philadelphia. From 1895 to 1907, the store continued to expand, with the company taking over the remaining buildings on the block of Market between North 7th and 8th Streets - including the J. M. Maris Dry Goods Store, the Bailey Store and the J. B. Lippincott & Co. Building - and adding new buildings at either end of the block designed to blend in with the existing buildings. With alterations and additions, the Lit Brothers Store became the only full block of Victorian architecture in Philadelphia, composed of 33 buildings constructed between 1859 and 1918, with a common interior. The new buildings and the alterations were designed by Charles M. Autenrieth and Edward Collins.

Local Business Near Independence Hall

Independence Square
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550 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Independence Hall
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5th and 6th Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Independence Hall is where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building was completed in 1753 as the colonial legislature for the Province of Pennsylvania. It became the principal meeting place of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1783 and was the site of the Constitutional Convention in the summer of 1787. The building is part of Independence National Historical Park and is listed as a World Heritage Site.

Independence Hall
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520 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 965-2305

Independence Hall is where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The building was completed in 1753 as the colonial legislature (later Pennsylvania State House) for the Province of Pennsylvania. It became the principal meeting place of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1783 and was the site of the Constitutional Convention in the summer of 1787.A convention held in Independence Hall in 1915, presided over by former US president William Howard Taft, marked the formal announcement of the formation of the League to Enforce Peace, which led to the League of Nations and eventually the United Nations. The building is part of Independence National Historical Park and is listed as a World Heritage Site.Preparation for constructionBy the spring of 1729 the citizens of Philadelphia were petitioning to be allowed to build a state house. Two thousand pounds were committed to the endeavor. A committee composed of Thomas Lawrence, Dr. John Kearsley, and Andrew Hamilton was charged with the responsibility of selecting a site for construction, acquiring plans for the building, and contracting a company for the purpose of construction. Hamilton and William Allen were named trustees of the purchasing and building fund and authorized to buy the land that would be the site of the state house. By October 1730 they had begun purchasing lots on Chestnut Street.

Duck Tour of Philadelphia
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111 S Independence Mall E, Ste 1020
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(877) 887-8225

The Dow Chemical Company - Philadelphia Office
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100 N Independence Mall W
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Liberty Bell Center
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6th and Market Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 965-2305

Liberty Bell Philadelfia, PA
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598 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 965-2305

Ride The Ducks
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1 N Independence Mall W
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1518

(215) 629-3825

Liberty Bell Agency
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701 Market St, Ste 6001
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(267) 257-9547

Tuny Haven International Early Learning Center
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111 S Independence Mall E, Ste 24
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2521

(215) 440-9614

Arthritis Foundation, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter
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111 S Independence Mall E, Ste 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 574-3060

Strawbridge & Clothier
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S 8th St & Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Italian Consulate Philadelphia
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150 S Independence Mall W
Philadelphia, PA 19106

NKF Serving the Delaware Valley
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111 S Independence Mall E
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 923-8611

Phillys Gourmet Cafe
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111 S Independence Mall E
Philadelphia, PA 19106

The Downtown Club
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600 Chestnut St, Ste 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 238-5750

The Hotel Monaco
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433 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Stratus Roof Top
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433 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

DeSimone Jewelers
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Neff Building on Jewelers Row - 740 Sansom St (Suite 308)
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 625-0320