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One of America's Largest and Oldest Public Markets
The popular market has been housed National Historic Landmark building since 1893. After open air markets fell out of favor with the general public, as they were considered health hazards, nuisances, and also created obstacles for the ever-increasin . . .
The popular market has been housed National Historic Landmark building since 1893. After open air markets fell out of favor with the general public, as they were considered health hazards, nuisances, and also created obstacles for the ever-increasing streetcar traffic, two main indoor markets spran . . .
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Historic Home Serves As A Museum For Decorative Arts & Rare Books
The Rosenbach was founded in 1954 by Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach and his brother, Philip. Renowned dealers in books, manuscripts, and fine art, the brothers played a central role in the development of private libraries that later became our nation's most . . .
The Rosenbach was founded in 1954 by Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach and his brother, Philip. Renowned dealers in books, manuscripts, and fine art, the brothers played a central role in the development of private libraries that later became our nation's most important public collections of rare books, such . . .
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One of The Nation's First Shot Towers
The historic Sparks Shot Tower opened in 1808, and was one of the first shot towers in the United States. Supplies of lead shot were imported from Europe before the Embargo Act of 1807, and three businessman built the tower to take advantage of the . . .
The historic Sparks Shot Tower opened in 1808, and was one of the first shot towers in the United States. Supplies of lead shot were imported from Europe before the Embargo Act of 1807, and three businessman built the tower to take advantage of the limited available supply. At the start of the War . . .
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America's Oldest Methodist Church In Continuous Use
St. George's was founded in 1767, meeting initially in a sail loft on Dock Street, and in 1769 it purchased the shell of a building which had been erected in 1763 by a German Reformed congregation. At this time, Methodists had not yet broken away . . .
St. George's was founded in 1767, meeting initially in a sail loft on Dock Street, and in 1769 it purchased the shell of a building which had been erected in 1763 by a German Reformed congregation. At this time, Methodists had not yet broken away from the Anglican Church and the Methodist Episcop . . .
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Episcopal Church Founded In 1758 & Burial Ground
By the mid-1750s, Philadelphia's Christ Church was becoming overcrowded. About 60 parishioners organized themselves into a committee to build a new church. St. Peter's was founded in 1758 in newly settled Society Hill with the first service held i . . .
By the mid-1750s, Philadelphia's Christ Church was becoming overcrowded. About 60 parishioners organized themselves into a committee to build a new church. St. Peter's was founded in 1758 in newly settled Society Hill with the first service held in 1761.
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