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Historic Attractions: Architectural Interest
In the early 19th century, Philadelphia architects introduced Greek and Roman forms that became the basis for civic architecture throughout the United States. Thomas U. Walter, architect of the U.S. Capitol Building, and William Strickland created the Greek revival style, some of the finest examples of which can be found in the city (Second Bank of the United States, Founders Hall at Girard College).
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Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
The nation’s first municipal water treatment center
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Pennsylvania Hospital
The nation’s first hospital was co-founded by Benjamin Franklin
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The Atwater Kent Museum
Philadelphia’s history museum, and Norman Rockwell, too
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Bartram's Garden
America’s oldest living botanic garden, a 45-acre oasis of quiet fields and modest 18th-century farm buildings
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Carpenters' Hall
Meeting Place of the First Continental Congress
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Christ Church
Where Colonial America made its break with the Church of England
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Congress Hall
Home of the U.S. Congress from 1790-1800
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Eastern State Penitentiary
Radical 19th-century prison designed to create social change
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Fort Mifflin
The fort that withstood the greatest bombardment of the American Revolution
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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Forging weapons and ammunition for the American Revolution
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Independence Hall
Birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
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Masonic Temple
A showcase of grand, almost mythical, architecture and design
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Mechanics' National Bank
Philadelphia's first bank for the working and artist classes — and an architectural wonder
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National Constitution Center
The world’s only museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution
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Second Bank of the United States
A who’s who of Revolutionary War-era portraiture
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Stephen Girard Collection
The treasures of a man of good taste and good deeds
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Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Philadelphia residence of the Revolutionary War’s Polish military engineer
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Woodford
An excellent example of Philadelphia Georgian architecture, set in Fairmount Park
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Wyck
The Quaker way of life preserved for 300 years
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