Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carpenters' Hall
Independence National Historical Park
— National Park Service —
Delegates from the First Continental Congress met here on 1774 to resolve grievances with Great Britain. Escalating differences between the colonies and King George III led to the American Revolution.
Built between 1770 and 1774 to showcase skilled craftsmen, this original building is still owned and operated by The Carpenters' Company. The first floor exhibits feature 18th century building techniques and original chairs used by the Continental Congress.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 39° 56.925′ N, 75° 8.825′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is on Chestnut Street (County Road 3008) east of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 326 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. Anthony Benezet (a few steps from this marker); Fawcitt House Site (a few
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017
3. Carpenters' Hall National Historic Landmark Plaque
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2023
4. Additional sign along Chestnut Street
Carpenters' Hall
Built in 1774
Site of the First Continental congress
Showcase of Colonial Design & Architecture
Original Home of the Revolutionary War Dept. & Hamilton's First Bank
Gift Shop
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 253 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 26, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
