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Hall-Birthplace of
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A draft of the historic Declaration of Independence and the actual inkstand used in the signing are displayed at the Hall. When you visit, you can see where each representative sat--the room just exudes history and drama!
There are free tickets at the Independence Visitor Center, but for $1.50 you can get a ticket that allows you to enter at a particular time which may help you avoid a long line. Independence Hall is open daily from 9 am-5 pm. Timed tickets are necessary Mar.-Dec. Address: Chestnut between 5th and 6th StreetPhone: 215-965-2305Website: www.nps.gov/inde/
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 View of Hall from across the
Mall by emilienoelle
Independece Hall also served as a temporary "White House" as well as from where The US Congress operated until the buildings that are still in use in Washington DC were built.
You must go through a security checkpoint in order to enter the Hall and are allowed in by guided tour only, but admission is free to everyone. Leave a Comment Address: Independence MallDirections: Across the Mall from the Constitution Center.
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When Benjamin Franklin needed an architect to build his house, he turned to master builder Robert Smith of the Carpenters' Company. Smith not only belonged to the Carpenters' Company — he designed their headquarters, Carpenters' Hall. Founded in Philadelphia in 1724, the Carpenters' Company was organized to share information about the art of building, determine the value of completed work, hone architectural skills, and help indigent craftsmen. Simulating the trade guilds of 18th century England, the Carpenters' Company has held regular meetings for over 275 years, making it the oldest trade guild in the country. This organization was founded in 1724 and remains the oldest extant trade guild in the United States. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on 15 April 1970 and part of Independence National Historical Park.
Located in the hub of colonial and capital Philadelphia, the Carpenters often found themselves in the center of political activity. This building housed the seven-week session of the First Continental Congress that met in 1774. Why, one might ask, did they not meet at the State House (Independence Hall) just a block away? The State House was perceived to be a hive of Tory sympathizers. In fact, some members of the Royalist press even suggested that the necks of the Revolutionary insurgents "might be inconveniently lengthened" if they did not desist in their activities.
Carpenters' Hall also served as the headquarters of the First Bank of the United States in 1791. Others to occupy the venerable rooms include: the Bank of the State of Pennsylvania, United States Custom House, Franklin Institute, Society of Friends, the United States Law Office, the Apprentice's Free Library, the Second Bank of the United States, and the Philadelphia Auction Market.
Opens: March to Dec Tu-Su 10-4; Jan and Feb We-Su 10-4 Address: 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106Phone: 1-800-537-7676Directions: between Third and Fourth Streets on Chestnut StreetWebsite: www.nps.gov/inde/carpenters-hall
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 Carpenter's Hall,
Philadelphia by VeronicaG
This building has been the site of the First Continental Congress; formerly housed Benjamin Franklin's Library Company and was the location for the First and Second Banks of America. It is considered part of Independence Hall.
Hours are daily 10 am-4 pm (except Mondays); In January and February it is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. There is no charge.
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 Independence Hall by dlandt
The guides here are really good, almost at the level of historians themselves. However, not many historians can interact with children so proficiently.
When you go here, you will be given a tour of several buildings which will include not just the rooms, but also original documents, such as the Declaration of Independence and others. The rooms have been preserved or recreated to as close an approximation of how they would have looked in historical times as is possible.
Trivia: The last official act of the United States government in this building was to authorize the creation of the navy. I joined 205 years later. Leave a Comment Address: Independence ParkDirections: Independence Park
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 Independance Hall by kazander
The tours are free and the wait is not that long. These buildings you travel through have been the settings for many important historical happenings. We sat in on a lecture in the room where George Washington relinquished the presidency to John Adams. Leave a Comment
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 by smschley
Located in the hub of colonial and capital Philadelphia, the Carpenters often found themselves in the center of political activity. This building housed the seven-week session of the First Continental Congress that met in 1774. Why, one might ask, did they not meet at the State House (Independence Hall) just a block away? The State House was perceived to be a hive of Tory sympathizers. In fact, some members of the Royalist press even suggested that the necks of the Revolutionary insurgents "might be inconveniently lengthened" if they did not desist in their activities.
Architecturally, the building is in the form of a Greek cross. The pedimented doorway with Doric detail is gracious and welcoming. Three Palladian windows line the second floor under which is stone balustrades. The belt course (band separating the floors) is unusual in that it is outlined in wood instead of brick.
Today Carpenters' Hall is kept open free to the public. Over 150,000 visitors from around the world come each year to see this beautiful and historic building. Inside the Hall eight Windsor chairs used by members of the First Continental Congress are on display. Also displayed are early carpentry tools. Don't miss an opportunity to see a remarkable confluence of history and architecture. Leave a Comment Directions: Carpenters' Court between Third and Fourth Streets on Chestnut Street
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 Constitution Center by bct341
There will be an unobstructed view of Independence Hall which visitors will be able to see after their tour of the Constitution Center
Museum Hours
Opening July 4, 2003, the National Constitution Center will welcome visitors seven days a week (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day), from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theater show that begins the visitor experience will run 2-3 times every hour Leave a Comment
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 Visitor Center by bct341
Just park your car in the (very convenient!) underground Autopark at Independence Mall and take a few minutes to get acquainted with the region through a new, state-of-the-art video theater... Make reservations at the region’s hottest new restaurants… Purchase tickets to an exhibit or special performance through an on-site ticketing services…Sign up for a heritage tour through a Philadelphia neighborhood… Discover an interesting new museum or an out-of-the-way hiking trail or a trendy boutique at our information kiosks…Plan your day and print out your itinerary on the visitor computer stations…Relax for a few minutes at the Old Capital Coffee bar and peruse the racks of attraction brochures…
Of course, you can't get away from your standard tourist gift and book shop which is also located on the premises :)
Open Daily 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Leave a Comment
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