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Philadelphia

Philadelphia. A Walking Tour of this Historic City By: Andy Gorniowsky. Overview of Tour. Liberty Bell Independence Hall Betsy Ross’ House City Hall Art Museum Love Park South Street Stadiums. Liberty Bell. Ordered in 1751 to commemorate William Penn First rang on July 8, 1776

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Philadelphia

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  1. Philadelphia A Walking Tour of this Historic City By: Andy Gorniowsky

  2. Overview of Tour • Liberty Bell • Independence Hall • Betsy Ross’ House • City Hall • Art Museum • Love Park • South Street • Stadiums

  3. Liberty Bell • Ordered in 1751 to commemorate William Penn • First rang on July 8, 1776 • Used to call citizens to the reading of the Declaration of Independence

  4. Independence Hall • Built between 1732-1753 • Constitution and Declaration of Independence were both signed here

  5. Betsy Ross’ House • Located at 239 Arch Street • Where the first American Flag was sewn

  6. Art Museum • Finished in 1928 ( 12 years to build) • Located on the Ben Franklin Parkway • Made famous by the movie Rocky • Works by Rodin and Picasso

  7. Love Park • Symbol of Philadelphia’s motto as the city of brotherly love • Located just south of City Hall

  8. City Hall • Built between 1871 and 1901 • Largest and tallest Masonry Building in the world • There are 695 rooms and over 240 sculptures

  9. South Street • Located in Old City • One of the most popular places in Philadelphia for shopping, eating, and entertainment

  10. Stadiums • Lincoln Financial Field • New home of the Philadelphia Eagles • Completed in 2003 • Located at the corner of Broad and Pattison Streets

  11. Stadiums • Citizens Bank Park • New home of the Philadelphia Phillies • Completed in 2004 • Located at the Corner of Broad and Pattison Streets

  12. Websites • Liberty Bell Link • Independence Hall • City Hall Art • Philadelphia Philles • Philadelphia Art Museum Right click on the link and choose open hyperlink to get to the website.

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