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Gloria Dei (Old Swedes' Church)

Before William Penn, the Swedes were here, building log homes and a brick church, GLORIA DEI. Imagine the transformation - town becomes city - 13 colonies become a nation – Swedish Lutheran church becomes Episcopalian. Re-discover Patriots and ordinary citizens buried in the cemetery. Enter Pennsylvania’s oldest church and feel 300 years of history welcoming you.

 
 
 
 
 

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143 S. Third Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

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Visitor information
(215) 389-1513

Fax

(215) 861-4950

Climate

Four distinct seasons with moderately cold winter and hot, humid summer. January average temperature, 33 degrees Fahrenheit; July average temperature, 75 degrees; average yearly rainfall, 41 inches; normal seasonal snowfall, 21 inches.
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Did You Know?
Fort Stanwix National Monument was the first historic area to be added to the National Park Service under the Historic Sites Act. This was the same day the act was signed the U.S. Congress, August 21, 1935.
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Last Updated: April 11, 2008 at 08:57 EST