Congress Hall, Historic building in Philadelphia, USA
Congress Hall is a historic building located at 6th and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
It served as the seat of the United States Congress from December 6, 1790 to May 14, 1800.
The building is now part of the larger Independence National Historical Park and serves as a museum.
Visitors can tour the building and learn about the early history of the United States government.
Congress Hall is the site where the Bill of Rights was ratified.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1789
Official opening: 1789
Architectural style: Federal architecture
Floors above the ground: 2
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Material: brick
Address: 598 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 19106
Website: nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/congresshall.htm
Source: Wikimedia
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