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HooptieWagon

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12. Yes. It dates to the mid 1700s.

Sun Apr 21, 2013, 01:28 PM

Apr 2013

It was the Pennsylvania State Assembly house. Many of the independence rallies were held in the quad right in front. The Liberty Bell hung in the bell tower for about 200 years, now its in a museum accross the street. My hotel room looked out over Independence Hall. The whole area is fascinating, not only for it's part in US history, but all the beautiful old buildings. Across from Independence Hall is the first public library, founded by Ben Franklin...although its a reproduction. Down the street though, is the original Quaker Meeting House. Across from that is Ben Franklin's grave.

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News Flash Philadelphia: Independence Visitor Center closed due to emergency [View all] PCIntern Apr 2013 OP

Odds are it will turn out to be nothing. MineralMan Apr 2013 #1

OK...nt PCIntern Apr 2013 #3

Sounds like u are right. roamer65 Apr 2013 #13

I was just there 10 days ago. HooptieWagon Apr 2013 #2

You shoulda stopped by and said 'Hello'... PCIntern Apr 2013 #4

I stayed at the Omni at Chesnut and 4th. HooptieWagon Apr 2013 #5

Great stuff: PCIntern Apr 2013 #7

Beautiful! gateley Apr 2013 #6

Isn't it though? PCIntern Apr 2013 #9

Yep -- I know what you mean. I get a wave of pride about our country gateley Apr 2013 #10

The Omni and Wyndam Hotels are right there. HooptieWagon Apr 2013 #15

Thanks for the insider info and tips!! gateley Apr 2013 #17

Yes. It dates to the mid 1700s. HooptieWagon Apr 2013 #12

It's promising that you don't hear any sirens. gateley Apr 2013 #8

????? (from your link) gateley Apr 2013 #11

UPDATE---> Man In Custody After Reports Of Suspicious Person Near Independence Visitor Center Poll_Blind Apr 2013 #14

Now reopened as per Philly.com nt PCIntern Apr 2013 #16