Rand McNally Philadelphia guide to the city and environs . Philadelphia Viewed from Lemon HilPage 62 Fairmount Park RAND McNALLY PHILADELPHIA GUIDE 13. William Penns Mansion, Fairmount Park First Brick House Built in Philadelphia Page 55 laid out what is now known as New Castle, Del. These werefollowed in 1675 by the Quakers. WilHam Penn landed atNew Castle, October 27, 1682. The first Continental Congressmet here in 1774. Philadelphia was the capital of the Coloniesuntil June, 1778; and here was written and proclaimed theDeclaration of Independence. The national convention whichframed the pre
Rand McNally Philadelphia guide to the city and environs . Philadelphia Viewed from Lemon HilPage 62 Fairmount Park RAND McNALLY PHILADELPHIA GUIDE 13. William Penns Mansion, Fairmount Park First Brick House Built in Philadelphia Page 55 laid out what is now known as New Castle, Del. These werefollowed in 1675 by the Quakers. WilHam Penn landed atNew Castle, October 27, 1682. The first Continental Congressmet here in 1774. Philadelphia was the capital of the Coloniesuntil June, 1778; and here was written and proclaimed theDeclaration of Independence. The national convention whichframed the present Constitution of the United States methere in 1787 and the city was the national capital from 1790to 1800. At this place Washington dcHvered his farewelladdress to the people. The Protestant Episcopal Church inthis country was formally organized here (1695), and in thiscity were established the first bank in the colonies (1781),and the first mint for coining United States money (1792).Philadelphia is also distinguished for establishing in this coun-try the first art school (1805) and the pioneer school for thetraining of teachers. Here is lo
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