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  2. List of National Historic Landmarks in Philadelphia

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    39°58′28″N 75°09′33″W  /  39.9744°N 75.1592°W  / 39.9744; -75.1592  (Philadelphia School of Design for Women) Cabot. Edwin Forrest House, first home of the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, founded in 1848 by Sarah Peter, the only women's art and design college in the nation. 47. Edgar Allan Poe House.

  3. Germantown White House - Wikipedia

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    72000095 [1] Added to NRHP. January 13, 1972. The Germantown White House (also known as the Deshler–Morris House) is a historic mansion in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest surviving presidential residence, having twice housed Founding Father George Washington during his presidency.

  4. Elfreth's Alley - Wikipedia

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    Elfreth's Alley is a historic street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, dating back to 1703. [2] The street has 32 houses, built between 1703 and 1836. The Elfreth's Alley Museum is located at #124 and 126. [2] [3] The alley, a National Historic Landmark, runs from North Front to North 2nd streets, paralleling Arch and Quarry streets.

  5. Broad Street Historic District (Philadelphia) - Wikipedia

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    Broad Street Historic District (Philadelphia) /  39.95083°N 75.16417°W  / 39.95083; -75.16417. The Broad Street Historic District is a historic district in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is bounded roughly by Juniper, Cherry, 15th, and Pine Streets, covering an area about one block on either side of Broad Street.

  6. Architecture of Philadelphia - Wikipedia

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    Kimmel Center (2001) The architecture of Philadelphia is a mix of historic and modern styles that reflect the city's history. The first European settlements appeared within the present day borders of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 17th century with most structures being built from logs. By the 18th century, brick structures had become common.

  7. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia)

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    Chancel c. 1903, prior to addition of the apse Basilica interior Basilica dome. With its grand façade, vaulted dome, ornate main altar, eight side chapels and main sanctuary that comfortably holds 2,000 worshippers, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is the largest brownstone structure and one of the most architecturally notable structures in the city of Philadelphia.

  8. Fort Mifflin - Wikipedia

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    Fort Mifflin, originally called Fort Island Battery and also known as Mud Island Fort, was commissioned in 1771 and sits on Mud Island (or Deep Water Island) on the Delaware River below Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [nb 1] near Philadelphia International Airport. During the American Revolutionary War, the British Army bombarded and captured the ...

  9. History of Philadelphia - Wikipedia

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    The city of Philadelphia was founded and incorporated in 1682 by William Penn in the English Crown Province of Pennsylvania between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. Before then, the area was inhabited by the Lenape people. Philadelphia quickly grew into an important colonial city and during the American Revolution was the site of the First ...

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