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Things to do in Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Attractions

• Old City Hall
  Home of the Supreme Court from 1791 to 1800, it also served as Philadelphia's second city hall during colonial times. As soon as the building opened the municipal government moved in consisting of the Mayor's office upstairs and the Court downstairs. Here the first Supreme Court of America met overseen by Chief Justices John Jay, John Rutledge, and Oliver Ellsworth. During elections voters had to go to the second floor to hand in their ballots which was controlled by the Country Party. Many do not realize that the Old City Hall was the Capital of the United Stes from 1790 to 1800.
  
  
• National Constitution Center
  Framing the American idea of freedom and liberty is the only National Museum for the world's oldest living constitution. This first ever National Center honoring and explaining the U.S. Constitution tells the legend of how the first document was drafted. Explaining to us as a nation and to the world is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibit with light shows and live actors which engage the audience while explaining the importance of this American icon.
  
  
• Dream Garden
  One of the most artistic partnership in this century is the partnership of TIffany and Parrish. Designed and created by multi-talented Maxfield Parrish also know as the "master of make believe" is the Dream Garden. This enormous glass mosaic was created with alternating oil paints with varnish giving light to the landscape. Measuring 15 x 49 feet, this project uses over 100,000 pieces of febrile glass, all hand fired to achieve the maximum luster of 260 colors. Over much dispute, the work was purchased for $3.5 million by the Pennsylvania Academy and then transported to the Curtis Center lobby.