• 13 May 2007: Conceived in the 1860s as a monument to Philadelphia’s industrial might, Philadelphia City Hall was better known for much of its history as a...
  • Philadelphia City Hall, with its architectural grandeur and historical significance, played a pivotal role in Philadelphia's designation as America's first World Heritage...
  • Philadelphia City Hall is a historic and monumental structure located in the heart of downtown Philadelphia.
  • Philadelphia City Hall is the seat of government for the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At 167 m (548 ft), including the statue, it is the world's...
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  • Designed by architect John McArthur Jr. in the Second Empire style, Philadelphia City Hall is renowned for its elaborate facade and grand scale.
  • Philadelphia City Hall The building was constructed from 1871 to 1901 within Penn Square, in the middle of Center City.
  • Lewis, Michael J. “‘Silent, Weird, Beautiful’: Philadelphia City Hall,” Nineteenth Century, vol. 11, nos. 3 and 4 (1992), pp. 13-21. Weigley RF et al. (eds): (1982).
  • "The Philadelphia city hall is the largest municipal building in the United States and the tallest masonry building in the world."
  • 1. Take a Tour: Philadelphia City Hall offers guided tours that will take you through the building and give you a glimpse into the history of the city.