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Independence National Historical Park
Old City Hall
Old City Hall

Try Independence National Historical Park Cell Phone Audio Tour! Call 267-519-4295, press Prompt #16 for Old City Hall information. Read the flyer with stops.

Located on the corner of Chestnut and 5th Streets, Old City Hall is open year round, with hours varying by season. Visitors are admitted free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. A portion of the building serves as the security screening entrance onto Independence Square. Ranger led programs are offered. Built as the City Hall of Philadelphia, the building was used by the U. S. Supreme Court from the time the building was completed in 1791 until 1800 when the Federal Government was moved to Washington D. C.. The municipal government and courts occupied the building during the 19th century.

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Photo of Glass Armonica

Did You Know?
Did you know Benjamin Franklin is accredited with being the first American to invent a musical instrument? He invented the glass armonica in 1761 after seeing wine glasses being used to make musical sounds.

Last Updated: February 19, 2010 at 16:11 MST