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Philadelphia City Hall

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Centered in the heart of downtown Philadelphia stands the nation's largest municipal building (larger than the U.S. Capitol), serving the city's government and politics for over 100 years. It is situated in the exact geographical center of William Penn's original 1682 plans for the city, now known as the intersections of Broad and Market Streets, Center Square.

Controversy has surrounded this National Historic Landmark from its earliest conception in 1860 to present day. Yet, it has also earned a great deal of respect as a unique architectural and sculptural achievement. City Hall includes some 700 rooms and more than 250 architectural reliefs and freestanding sculptures, including its most famous bronze William Penn statue topping the clock tower.

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    Philadelphia City Hall

    City Hall
    Philadelphia, PA 19102

    Phone: 215-686-2840   |  

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      05/10/12- 11/21/12

      Billy Penn Tour Philadelphia City Hall Billy Penn Tour Presented by Free and Friendly Tours at Philadelphia City Hall May 10-November 21, 2012 A walking tour that goes beyond Philadelphia’s revolutionary beginnings. Starting at City Hall, a building destined to be the world’s tallest, this tour leads through the bustle of Reading Terminal Market and the luxury of Rittenhouse Square, and looks out toward the steps of the Museum of Art. Along the way you’ll encounter cross-dressing Irishmen and a certain Italian boxer, look into Philly’s famed sports “curse," and learn the sordid history of the...

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  • Current Events

    05/10/12- 11/21/12

    Billy Penn Tour Philadelphia City Hall Billy Penn Tour Presented by Free and Friendly Tours at Philadelphia City Hall May 10-November 21, 2012 A walking tour that goes beyond Philadelphia’s revolutionary beginnings. Starting at City Hall, a building destined to be the world’s tallest, this tour leads through the bustle of Reading Terminal Market and the luxury of Rittenhouse Square, and looks out toward the steps of the Museum of Art. Along the way you’ll encounter cross-dressing Irishmen and a certain Italian boxer, look into Philly’s famed sports “curse," and learn the sordid history of the...

  • Upcoming Events

    There are no upcoming events at this time.

• Past
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  • Past Events

    04/12/12	Mock Bake Sale for Public Education Funding Philadelphia City Hall
    04/12/12	Mock Bake Sale for Public Education Funding Philadelphia City Hall
    04/11/12	Jazz Month: City Hall Presents Jazz Bridge! Philadelphia City Hall
    09/30/11- 10/02/11	Sample the Best of Philadelphia Philadelphia City Hall
    09/17/11	Soul of Center City Tour Philadelphia City Hall
    09/07/11- 09/11/11	The Soul of Center City Tour with Philadelphia Urban Adventures Philadelphia City Hall
    08/24/11	Architectural Walking Tour: Skyscrapers Old & New Philadelphia City Hall
    05/26/11	25 years of Neighborhood Transformation Through Arts, Education and Social Activism Philadelphia City Hall
    05/14/11	Scavenger Hunt in Center City Philly: The Game Launch Promo Philadelphia City Hall
    05/02/11- 05/14/11	Philly: The Game - The Scavenger Hunt Tour Philadelphia City Hall
    04/01/11- 09/11/11	Philly On Tap Philadelphia City Hall
    01/01/11	Philadelphia Mummers Parade Philadelphia City Hall
    07/27/10	Sounds of Philadelphia Philadelphia City Hall
    07/12/10	City Hall's Youth Poetry Night Philadelphia City Hall
    06/19/10	Architectural Walking Tour: City Hall and Center Square Philadelphia City Hall
    05/17/10- 07/23/10	Art in the Open Philadelphia: City Hall Exhibit Philadelphia City Hall
    01/01/10	Philadelphia Mummers Parade Philadelphia City Hall
    10/01/09- 01/15/10	Paper Works! Philadelphia City Hall
    09/04/09- 02/03/12	Philadelphia City Hall Tours Philadelphia City Hall