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Philadelphia City Hall Tower Tours

Philadelphia City Hall

September 4, 2009-February 3, 2012

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A dominating feature in the City's skyline, the Philadelphia City Hall tower is topped with a 27 ton bronze statue of William Penn, the largest statue on any building in the world. Originally supposed to make the new City Hall the highest building in the world at 547' 3½", the tower was surpassed in height by the Washington Monument at 550' and the Eiffel Tower at 984', which were completed first.
It did remain the tallest structure in Philadelphia until 1986 when the City and Art Commission broke an 85 year "Gentleman's Agreement" and allowed the construction of One Liberty Place to top out at 945 feet. The tour includes a ride up to level 22 (44 floors), where the observation deck is located below the statue. Although the statue itself is inaccessible to the public, it's still a wonderful view from the deck. Please note there is no handicap access to the tower.

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  Tickets: $5 for adults, $4 for children, free for children under 3

  Info Phone: (215) 686-2840

• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  September 4, 2009-February 3, 2012

  Times:
  Tower tours every 15 minutes from 9am to 2pm, Monday-Friday. A full tour of City Hall, including the tower, starts at 12:30. Separate tower tours resume at 3 till 4:15.

• Venue Info

  City Hall

  City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19102

  General Admission:

  Two-hour City Hall Tour: $10 adult; $8 child (3-18) or senior citizen (65+)
  Visits to the tower: $5 adults; $4 child (3-18); $3 senior citizen (65+)

  Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm

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  Accessibility Info: No Handicap Access to Tower

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  • Event Name: Philadelphia City Hall Tower Tours
    "Saturday?"
    Comment posted by: David from Lafayette Hill, PA, Feb 20, 2010
    

    I've wanted to take my children several times, but can never seem to find a time Mon-Fri (work perhaps) to go.

    I've wanted to take my children several times, but can never seem to find a time Mon-Fri (work perhaps) to go.