Philadelphia

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9/1 January

A visit with Aaron & Patrick to Philadelphia - It’s place in history was secured by its role as the location of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.



Philadelphia's architectural history dates back to colonial times. Later many Georgian brick styles were introduced.



We viewed the Liberty Bell from the outside, City Hall, Philadelphia Bank Building & Carpenter’s Hall, the official birthplace of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a key meeting place in the early history of the United States.



The area we visited around Chestnut Hill had retained the historic atmosphere with cobbled streets and gas lamps.



Benjamin Franklin was the man who organized America’s first public postal service. The first post office is still open for business.



Lots of dates and info to take in, thank goodness we have the postcards to jog the memory.

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A very interesting tour.

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