Independence Hall, Legislative building in Philadelphia, United States
The red brick Georgian-style structure features a central building with bell tower, steeple and two symmetrical wings along Chestnut Street.
The Continental Congress gathered in this Pennsylvania State House between 1775 and 1783, leading to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
The building symbolizes the foundation of American democracy through its role in creating both the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution.
Guided tours of Independence Hall require timed entry tickets, available at no cost from the Independence Visitor Center on arrival day.
George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention in 1787 while the windows remained closed to maintain discussion privacy.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1753
Architects: Edmund Woolley, Andrew Hamilton, William Strickland, Robert Mills
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Part of: Independence National Historical Park
Website: https://nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/independencehall.htm
GPS coordinates: 39.94889,-75.15000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:48
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