William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Independence Hall Office
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 3, 2023
1. Independence Hall Office Marker
of
The Pennsylvania Company
for Banking and Trusts
Successor by merger in 1929 to the
Bank of North America
America's oldest bank
The Continental Congress
on December 31, 1781
to assist in the financing of the
War of the Revolution
and to act as Fiscal Agent
for the colonies in their struggle
for Independence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1781.
Location. 39° 56.962′ N, 75° 9.062′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is on Chestnut Street (County Road 3008) just west of South 6th Street (County Road 2005), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 607 Chestnut Street, 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. Richard M. Hoe (a few steps from this marker); Signers Walk (a few steps from this marker); Gay Rights Demonstrations (a few steps from this marker); Evolution of Old Glory (within shouting distance of this marker); Congress Hall
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 3, 2023
2. Independence Hall Office Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
