Philadelphia is a city rich in many things, chief among them the history of the country. In fact, if you’re looking at Philadelphia house...
Philadelphia is a city rich in many things, chief among them the history of the country. In fact, if you’re looking at Philadelphia houses for sale you may find yourself in a neighborhood that was pivotal to the birth of the United States.
These historical buildings played a massive role in the beginnings of the nation, and are around to enjoy today.
Independence Hall
At the heart of Old City is the birthplace of the United States.
Within is the Assembly Room that is still arranged as it was during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. This is where the Declaration of Independence was signed and was once a meeting place for the branches of the state’s Colonial government.
Its bell tower is where the Liberty Bell once sat.
Congress Hall
Next door to Independence Hall is Congress Hall, where congress met from 1790 to 1800 while Philadelphia was the nation’s capital and where George Washington and John Adams were inaugurated.
Betsy Ross House
Not only can you visit this historic home, you can talk to the proprietor herself! Or, at least someone who portrays her.
Tour the house and learn how Betsy lived in the 18th century, what her relationship to Washington was, and what her role in the design creation of the American flag was.
The President’s House
The White House was not always home to the President of the US. The first and second presidents of the nation – Washington and Adams – once lived in a different executive mansion.
The President’s House is an open-air exhibit that commemorates this once-standing dwelling, and takes a look at the enslaved Africans who worked there during Washington’s presidency.
Only the foundation remains, but the exhibit details how the house would have looked.
Carpenter’s Hall
Delegates from 12 colonies gathered here and performed the first unified act of defiance against King George III: passing a trade embargo against England.
The first Continental Congress was held here in 1774, and later the building became a war hospital during the Revolutionary War.
Fairmount Water Works
This historic water pumping station opened in 1815, a stunning structure that affords views of the light-lined buildings of Boathouse Row as well as the Philadelphia skyline.
Liberty Bell
Sitting right across from its original resting place, the Liberty Bell is housed in a pavilion that’s one of the most famed historic sites in the country. It’s free to view, and the surrounding exhibit shows a history of the bell.
The Powel House
Owner Samuel Powel was the last mayor of Philadelphia under British rule. This Georgian-style home is extravagantly decorated inside and once played host to the likes of Washington, Adams, and Benjamin Franklin.
Edgar Allan Poe National Historical Site
This site is the only remaining home that Poe lived in while living in Philly. Within are exhibits that bring the macabre writer to life.
City Hall
This is the largest municipal building in the US and the world’s largest free-standing masonry building. Atop it sits the 37-foot-high statue of city founder William Penn.
