A museum dedicated to Philadelphia’s rich maritime history.The HistoryOriginally founded in 1960 as the Philadelphia Maritime Museum, the Independence Seaport Museum is dedicated to helping visitors understand and experience Philadelphia’s long and important relationship to its waterways. The museum was founded by J. Welles Henderson, a Philadelphian lawyer with a lifelong fascination… Read More
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The Constitutional Walking Tour may be best known for our walking tours of Historic Philadelphia, but we also love ALL of Philadelphia. In this blog, we will tell you about some of our favorite places in Philadelphia, share news and give you the insider tips you can use to enjoy them like a real Philadelphian. Some of our favorite places in Philadelphia are iconic landmarks, others are hidden gems, all of them are worth a visit!
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A World Class Botanical Garden The HistoryThe land that would become Longwood Gardens was first purchased by George Pierce in 1700. Pierce, a Quaker farmer, purchased 402 acres from William Penn himself. The 1730 farmhouse that was built by Pierce’s son Joshua still stands today and is the oldest structure on the property. Joshua would have two twin grandsons, Samuel and Joshua.… Read More
The first institution built by a major United States city to interpret the life and work of African Americans.The HistoryIn 1976, Philadelphia prepared for a Bicentennial celebration that organizers estimated 100 million people would attend. Many of Philadelphia’s historic buildings were restored and readied for tourists, while the Liberty Bell was moved out of Independence Hall to… Read More
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See Philadelphia from an entirely new perspective.The HistoryFor nearly a century, Philadelphia’s City Hall reigned over Philadelphia as the tallest building in town. That distinction came to an end in 1987 and since then, nearly a dozen buildings have been constructed that have surpassed the height of Philadelphia’s City Hall. Despite this, for many years, Philadelphia’s City Hall… Read More
In the center of Philadelphia sits a testament to Philadelphia’s grand ambition and the tallest masonry building in the world.The HistoryWhen William Penn first planned the street grid of Philadelphia in 1682, the land on which Philadelphia’s City Hall now stands was called Centre Square and was designed to be the center of Philadelphia, not just geographically, but of city government as… Read More
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