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Things to do
in Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Attractions
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Carpenter's Hall
Constructed between 1770 - 1774, Carpenter's Hall became host to the
first Continental Congress gathering which apposed British rule.
Carpenter's Hall (the main headquarters), was designed by the wise master
builder Robert Smith. Located in the hub of colonial and capital Philadelphia,
the Carpenter's Company was organized to share designs, hone their skills, and
help novice craftsmen. A trip to the Hall will reveal eight Windsor chairs used
by members of the First continental Congress for their infamous meeting in
1774.
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Chinatown
Located in a compact neighborhood, Chinatown's intimacy has made it
greater then the famous Chinatown in New York. Bordered by the Convention
Center, Expressway, and downtown shopping, Chinatown is another world apart
from the rest of the city. With street names in Chinese, Ducks hanging in
the windows of restaurants and roasted eels on the menu, Chinatown is like
stepping into a different world. Since the Mei-Hsian Lou opened in 1870, people
have been frolicking to both tour and eat in Chineese restaurants. Until
recently, Chinatown has been hosted by mainly Chinese restaurants,
but now Vietnamese, Burmese, Japanese and Thai are serving vegetarian,
pork, beef and poultry on their menus.
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Christ Church
Rising some 200 feet above the building, to this day the steeple remains
a visible landmark of historic proportions. Constructed between 1727 and 1754
during the reign of King George II, many important people have heard preaching
from its great sanctuary. Looking from the pulpit, Bishop White would have seen
George Washington, Francis Hopkinson, Robert Morris, Benjamin Franklin, and
Betsy Ross all worshipping during a Holy Ghost filled service. Here you can
visit the very spot were William Penn was baptized.
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