Architectural, Cultural sights in Pennsylvania
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Philosophical Hall
Philosophical Hall, south of Old City Hall, is the headquarters of the American Philosophical Society, founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin. Past members have included Thomas Jefferson, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein.
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Elfreth's Alley
The tiny, cobblestoned Elfreth's Alley is believed to be the oldest continuously occupied street in the USA. Its 32 well-preserved brick row houses are still inhabited with real live Philadelphians, so be considerate as you stroll along.
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Physick House
Physick House, the home of surgeon Philip Syng Physick, was built in 1786 by Henry Hill - a wine importer who kept City Tavern well stocked - and is the only freestanding, Federal-style mansion remaining in Society Hill.
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Cliveden of the National Trust
Cliveden of the National Trust was the summer home of wealthy Benjamin Chew. It was built in 1760 and used as a de facto stronghold in the Battle of Germantown during the Revolutionary War in 1777.
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Betsy Ross House
The Betsy Ross House is where it is believed that Betsy Griscom Ross (1752−1836), upholsterer and seamstress, may have sewn the first US flag.
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