Memorial Hall, Beaux-Arts building in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, United States.
Memorial Hall features a grand iron and glass dome topped by a 23-foot Columbia statue and four additional sculptures representing different industries.
Built for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, Memorial Hall remains the only major structure from this significant national celebration still standing in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Orchestra selected Memorial Hall for multiple recordings during the 1980s and 1990s due to its superior acoustic properties.
The Please Touch Museum now occupies Memorial Hall, providing interactive educational exhibits and programs for children and families throughout the year.
The structure was constructed entirely without wood, making it one of the first fireproof exhibition buildings in the United States.
Location: Philadelphia
GPS coordinates: 39.97917,-75.20972
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:17
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