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What Was Going On In Philadelphia In 1776?

PHILADELPHIA July 4, 1776 – In language certain to inspire patriots, and gall the King and England, a Declaration of Independence was adopted today by the Continental Congress. The Declaration is the defiant culmination of years of struggle between the new nation and its former protector. What happened in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War? Philadelphia …

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What Is The Oldest Standing Building In Philadelphia?

Curbed Philadelphia informs us that the oldest building in PA, named The Lower Swedish Cabin, is actually located on Creek Road in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. What is the oldest building in Philly? List of the oldest buildings in Pennsylvania Name Location Year Rittenhouse …

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