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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5WH_abraham-lincoln_Philadelphia-PA.html
Abraham Lincolnstood herewhen he raised the flagon Independence HallFebruary 22nd 1861.
This tablet placed by Post 2Department of PennsylvaniaGrand Army of the Republic
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5WG_john-f-kennedy_Philadelphia-PA.html
President of the United Statesstood here when hedelivered his address on theindependence of nationsJuly 4th, 1962This tablet placedby the City of PhiladelphiaJune 29, 1964 James H. J. Tate, Mayor
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5WE_independence-square_Philadelphia-PA.html
...The said ground shall be enclosed and remain a public open green and walks forever.Act of Pennsylvania Assembly 1735The State House Yard, now known as Independence Square, was the scene of both turmoil and tranquility in the late 1700s.On the e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5WC_a-street-scene-in-the-capital-city_Philadelphia-PA.html
The building at the corner of Library Street is a quaint and substantial example of the old style architecture where substance and solidity were objects of the first importance.Public Ledger, April 20, 1887Close by the Pennsylvania State House and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5VP_philosophical-hall_Philadelphia-PA.html
Built 1786-89, Philosophical Hall is the home of the American Philosophical Society, the oldest learned society in America. Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743, the society pursued "useful knowledge."One of the society's early members, artist Cha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5VM_the-signer_Philadelphia-PA.html
The course of history changed with the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the signing of the Constitution of the United States in 1787. Both events took place at Independence Hall, just a short distance to your right.This 1980…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5VK_gilbert-stuart-house_Philadelphia-PA.html
Sirs: I am under promise to Mrs. Bingham to sit for you tomorrow at 9 o'clock, and wishing to know if it be convenient to you that I should do so, and it shall be at your house...The new 3-1/2 story brick house on this site in 1795 was ideally loc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5VI_library-of-the-american-philosophical-society_Philadelphia-PA.html
Held at Philadelphiafor promoting useful knowledgebegun by Benjamin Franklin 1743reorganized under its present name1769
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5VG_robert-morris-1734-1806_Philadelphia-PA.html
Robert Morris risked his life, wealth, and reputation to help create the United States of America. A patriot, he signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and U.S. Constitution.An immigrant orphaned at 16, Robert Morris be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5VF_second-bank-of-the-united-states_Philadelphia-PA.html
"The portico of the glorious edifice . . . always repays me for coming to Philadelphia" —Philip Hone, 1838
Here stands the Second Bank of the United States. Established in 1816 to hold government deposits and regulate currency, it dominat…