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 Colonial guild hall and museum |
Independence National Historical Park 320 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States +1 215 925 0167 http://www.ushistory.org/carpe... |
Guild halls were as important in the young America as they had been in Europe. Carpenter's Hall stands as a tribute to the hands that built America. This historic locale is appropriately situated amongst the many other historical sites in the area, since none of them would be there if it were not for the tradition of American workmanship. It's a simple, well-made structure. Books and souvenirs relating to American history and architecture are stocked as well as postcards and related children's playthings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 First sessions of the U.S. Congress held here |
150 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States +1 215 965 2305 |
These chambers are where the Congress of the fledgling United States held sessions until relocating to Washington, D.C. in 1801. The Bill of Rights ratification and the inaugurations of George Washington and John Adams occurred within these walls. Mahogany desks and studded leather chairs fill the first floor meeting room. The carpeting is a reproduction of the one used in the early 1790s. Upstairs, 28 of the 32 chairs and the Secretary's desk are authentic. Impressive images in the hall include the 19th-century fresco of an eagle holding an olive branch, signifying peace, and the oval sunburst design commemorating the thirteen original states with thirteen stars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Live bellydancing |
620 S 2nd St Philadelphia, PA 19147 United States +1 215 925 5367 http://www.fezrestaurant.com/ |
Savor the elegance of Northern Africa as you dine on a Moroccan feast. The dining room is available for two seatings at 6pm and 9pm Friday and Saturday evenings. Although an ala carte menu is served during the rest of the week, the weekend is reserved for traditional meals of meat, couscous, salad, fresh fruit, Moroccan pastries and other delicacies. Couscous, a traditional Moroccan favorite, is featured on the menu. Couscous is freshly steamed semolina grain that is seasoned and served with a variety of vegetables. The weekend menu includes everything from dinner, to dessert and beverages and includes chicken and lamb, although a variety of vegetarian dishes can also be ordered. Friday and Saturday nights also feature live belly dancing. You'll become part of this exciting culture as you recline on large pillows and listen to authentic Moroccan music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Swedes' Church |
Columbus Blvd & Christian St Philadelphia, PA 19147 United States +1 215 389 1513 http://www.nps.gov/glde/ |
Built between 1698-1700, Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church survives today as the oldest church in Pennsylvania. The church is known as Old Swedes because Swedish pioneers were the first to settle the area in 1646. There is a fine collection of religious historical and religious artifacts the church has acquired over three centuries, including bronze crosses and 18th Century bibles in Swedish and English. The building itself is a perfectly preserved example of 18th Century public architecture. Today the church is still owned and maintained by its congregation of Episcopalians. The church is part of the Independence National Historical Park system. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest firehouse in the US |
2nd Street (between Pine & South Streets) Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States http://www.ushistory.org/tour/... |
In 1745 sheds were erected to allow merchants to congregate in a marketplace to sell food and wares. At the ends of the sheds were headhouses, which were fire engine houses. This one happens to be one of America's most venerable, built in the early 1800s. Each headhouse had alarm bells and a second-floor fireman's social club. The shed between Lombard and Pine Streets, called the Shambles, was restored in the early 1960s. In the spring and summer, artisans in an open market sell handcrafts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First of its Kind |
419 Richard Allen Avenue (near 6th & Lombard Streets) Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States +1 215 925 0616 |
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is the first A.M.E. church in the world. It was founded by free American blacks in the 1700s. The current building was constructed in 1889 and occupies the same location as three previous structures. Stained glass windows feature masonic and religious themes and the shrine of the church contains the tomb of Bishop Allen, his wife Sarah, and Bishop Morris Brown. Purchased by Richard Allen in 1791, this site is the oldest parcel of land continuously owned by African Americans. The Richard Allen Museum contains 19th century artifacts from the church. Traditionally, all other A.M.E. churches are designed along the plans of this building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous Philadelphia marching bands |
1100 S 2nd St Philadelphia, PA 19147 United States +1 215 336 3050 http://www.mummers.com/ |
It's just not New Year's Day in Philadelphia without a Mummer's parade. Most noted for their incredibly elaborate and eye-popping costumes, outfits typically resemble a Japanese Samurai crossed with a peacock covered with diamonds and rubies. The music is a wild mix of banjos, horns, drums and wind instruments, playing arrangements of old and contemporary songs. The museum chronicles and displays the parade over the years, including many of the grandiose, ostentatious, completely outrageous costumes and masks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First Cathedral of Philadelphia Diocese |
252 S 4th St Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States +1 215 923 7930 http://www.stmaryholytrinity.org |
Old St. Mary's Church was established in 1763 and was the first cathedral of the Diocese of Philadelphia. George Washington, John Adams and other members of the First Continental Congress attended St. Mary's for Sunday Vespers in 1774. Printer and publisher, Matthew Carey; Commodore John Barry; General Stephen Moylan; George Gordon Meade's grandfather, George Meade; and Michael Bouvier, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' great-grandfather, are all buried in the church cemetery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Philadelphia's first mayor |
244 S 3rd St Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States +1 215 627 0364 |
This stunning Georgian townhouse was built in 1765 and purchased by Philadelphia's first mayor, Samuel Powel, in 1769. The house features an original staircase of Santo Domingo mahogany that rises elegantly from an impressive paneled and columned entrance hall. Many pieces of 18th-Century art, furniture, silver and porcelain can still be seen at the Powel residence, although a portion of its contents were sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Visitors can also enjoy a small, formal 18th-Century garden. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First Anglican church in the city |
313 Pine St Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States +1 215 925 5968 http://www.stpetersphila.org |
Built in 1761, Saint Peter's was the early worship house of the Quakers that populated Colonial Philadelphia. Architect Robert Smith was commissioned to erect the Georgian church in 1758. The tower, spire, and two wooden angels were additions made by other architects in the 19th century. A row of Osage trees that surround the church are said to be planted with seeds from trailblazers Lewis and Clark. One of St. Peter's most notable worshippers was George Washington. The grave sites of historical figures such as artist Charles Wilson Peale and James K. Polk's Vice-President George Mifflin Dallas are on the premises. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Revolutionary war hero's home |
301 Pine St Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States +1 215 597 9618 http://www.nps.gov/thko/ |
A key military figure in American victories over the British in the Revolutionary War, Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a Polish-born adopted son of Philadelphia. As a colonel and military engineer in the Continental Army, his greatest triumph over enemy forces was at the Battle of Saratoga. Thomas Jefferson described Kosciuszko "as pure a son of liberty as I have ever known". This National Memorial was Kosciuszko's Georgian style home. Today many of his personal affects are on display. A short movie is available upon request along with a tour of the building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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