Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carpenters' Hall
Meeting of the First Continental Congress in 1774.
Built, owned, and operated by The Carpenters' Company, established in 1724.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 39° 56.896′ N, 75° 8.834′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is on South 4th Street south of Chestnut Street (County Road 3008), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Carpenters' Hall (here, next to this marker); First Continental Congress (a few steps from this marker); Quaker School Site (a few steps from this marker); New Hall (a few steps from this marker); Quaker Meeting House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Fawcitt House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Carpenters' Hall
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
