National Historic Landmark-Philadelphia Contributionship

National Historic Landmark-Philadelphia Contributionship

In 1752, Benjamin Franklin helped organize the Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire, the first fire insurance compnay in the United States and a pioneer institution in the development of ...

National Historic Landmark-Philadelphia City Hall

National Historic Landmark-Philadelphia City Hall

Designed by John McArthur, Jr. (1823-1890), this is the largest and most elaborate City Hall in America that is still in use.

It is also the world's tallest bearing-wall construction laid up without a steel ...

National Historic Landmark-Pennsylvania State Capitol Building

National Historic Landmark-Pennsylvania State Capitol Building

The Pennsylvania State Capitol building is an example of Renaissance Revival architecture as defined through Beaux Arts Classicism.

It also reflects an outstanding collaboration between architect, artist, sculptor, and craftsman, seeking to develop a true ...

National Historic Landmark- Pennsylvania Hospital

National Historic Landmark- Pennsylvania Hospital

Authorized by the Pennsylvania legislature in 1751 and at its present location since 1756, this is the earliest established public hospital in the country.

Conceived by Dr. Thomas Bond, an eminent Philadelphia physician of the 18th ...

National Historic Landmark- Pa Academy of the Fine Arts

National Historic Landmark- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Completed in 1876, this two story, fireproof building is the best-preserved of Furness' exuberant Victorian structures, and one of the outstanding Art Schools and Museums in America.

Courtesy National Park Service National ...

National Historic Landmark- Charles Willson Peale, House

National Historic Landmark- Charles Willson Peale, House

From 1810 to 1820, this was the home of Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827), the country's preeminent painter during its early national period.

Peale, remembered for his miniatures and portraits of notable Americans, painted seven likenesses ...

National Historic Landmark-Asa Packer Mansion

National Historic Landmark-Asa Packer Mansion

This is one of the most perfectly preserved mid-19th-century Italian villas in America, with original furniture, chandeliers, and silver.

A huge orchestrion - a giant Swiss music maker with organ, bells and drum - is a ...

National Historic Landmark-USS Olympia (C-6)

National Historic Landmark -USS OLYMPIA (Cruiser)

The oldest extant steel-hulled warship in the world, OLYMPIA served as Commodore Dewey's flagship in the Battle of Manila Bay (1898), which marked the emergence of the U.S. Navy as one of superior power.

The cruiser ...

National Historic Landmark -Old West, Dickinson College

National Historic Landmark -Old West, Dickinson College

Designed in 1803 by Benjamin H. Latrobe, one of America's first professional architects, Old West was completed in 1822.

It lies at the heart of the college founded by Dr. Benjamin Rush with ...

National Historic Landmark -Old Economy

National Historic Landmark -Old Economy

This thirty-acre historic district is significant as the most complete site of the utopian community known as the Harmony Society.

The district includes over 90 privately-owned buildings, mainly residences, as well as a four-acre museum ...