Independence Hall
Independence Hall, as seen from near the Liberty Bell.
West Wing of Independence Hall
I think this is the west wing of Independence Hall.
East Wing of Independence Hall
I think this is the east wing of Independence Hall.
Bell Tower
The bell tower of Independence Hall.
Future Liberty Bell Site
They're building a new site to house the Liberty Bell.
Washington Statue
A statue of George Washington.
Washington Statue
Another shot of the statue.
Park
The park behind Independence Hall.
Document
An old copy of the Constitution. (I think. Couldn't use a flash.)
Document
An old copy of the Articles of Confederation. (I think. Couldn't use a flash.)
Document
An old copy of the Declaration of Independece. (I think. Couldn't use a flash.)
Description
A description of the documents below.
Description
A description of the documents below.
Inkstand
An inkstand with Historical Significance.
Description
The gripping description of the inkstand.
Great Essentials
The name of the exhibit. I took the picture so I wouldn't forget what it was.
Congress Hall
The not-very-well-advertised Congress Hall.
Interior of Congress Hall
The area where the people presiding over Congress sat.
Interior of Congress Hall
The area where the delegates sat.
Closeup
Closeup of the area where the presiding people sat.
Delegates
Another view of the delegates' area.
Congress Hall
Apparently, in this building sat the first Senate and the first House of Representatives of the United States of America. In fact, herein George Washington was inaugurated President, March 4, 1793 and closed his official career when herein, also John Adams was inaugurated the second President of the United States, March 4, 1797.
Clocks
Clocks on the side of Independence Hall.
Supreme Court Building
Apparently, in this building met the first Supreme Court of the United States of America, 1791-1800. It was presided over by Chief Justices John Jay, John Rutledge, and Oliver Ellsworth. It was even occupied as a City Hall from 1791-1854.
Supreme Court
The defendant's box, and the seats for the Justices.
Supreme Court
More of the inside of the building.
Supreme Court
Closeup of the Judges' area.
Jury Box
Where they kept the jury.
Philosophical Society
An old society that Franklin used to run.