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City Hall:
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 relief’s and freestanding sculptures, including its most famous 37’ bronze William Penn statue topping the clock tower.
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Virtual Tour:
View the building’s most elaborate rooms and magnificent sculptures through a map directory.
Featured Items: Require this QuickTime plug-in. View 360-degree panorama's of Caucus Room / Conversation Hall / City Council Chambers / Mayor's Reception Room.
Coming soon: view live camera feeds while touring the tower section.
Visitors Info:
Enter to receive information about visiting City Hall. Also included here is a room directory.
City Hall Tower Cameras:
These unique cameras are located atop the City Hall in center city Philadelphia. Also have a look at the Vetrans Stadium implosion in the featured section.
Past Collection:
Browse through a gallery of unique photos from City Hall's past.
City Council:
Download and view clips of City Council hearings. These clips have been edited down to show a brief summary of a particular City Council hearing. Videos require the Windows Media plug-in.
History:
Featuring historical events, construction phases, and leaders that have made a major impact on the buildings timeline.
Gift Shop:
COMING SOON! Browse a selection of unique online gift shop items. |
