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Location Where The Declaration of Independence & Constitution Were Adopted
The building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. The building was completed in 1753 as the Pennsylvania State House, and served as the capitol of Pennsylvania until th . . .
The building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. The building was completed in 1753 as the Pennsylvania State House, and served as the capitol of Pennsylvania until the state capital moved to Lancaster in 1799. It be . . .
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The Nation's Oldest Residential Street
Elfreth's Alley is our nation's oldest residential street, dating back to 1702. There are 32 Federal- and Georgian-style houses on the street, which were built between 1728 and 1836. The Elfreth's Alley Museum is located on the alley, and there is . . .
Elfreth's Alley is our nation's oldest residential street, dating back to 1702. There are 32 Federal- and Georgian-style houses on the street, which were built between 1728 and 1836. The Elfreth's Alley Museum is located on the alley, and there is a small fee to enter. The alley was dedicated as . . .
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Famed Episcopal Church & Gravesite of Benjamin Franklin
Christ Church, the birthplace of the American Episcopal Church, was founded in 1695. Known as "The Nation's Church," it hosted members of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution and Presidents George Washington and John Adams. Among . . .
Christ Church, the birthplace of the American Episcopal Church, was founded in 1695. Known as "The Nation's Church," it hosted members of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution and Presidents George Washington and John Adams. Among early members were Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, . . .
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The World's First Penitentiary & An Architectural Marvel
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the wo . . .
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world's first true "penitentiary," a prison designed . . .
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Edgar Allan Poe's Philadelphia Home & Museum Dedicated To His Legacy
The house where Edgar Allan Poe lived during his six years in Philadelphia. Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe's writing has engaged readers all over the globe. The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia were his happi . . .
The house where Edgar Allan Poe lived during his six years in Philadelphia. Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe's writing has engaged readers all over the globe. The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive. Yet Poe also struggled w . . .
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