Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Hall
Company of Philadelphia -
location of War Department
offices 1791 - 1792.
Reconstructed 1959.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Military • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 39° 56.908′ N, 75° 8.831′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker can be reached from Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the right side of the path leading to Carpenters' Hall in front of New Hall. 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. Fawcitt House Site (a few steps from this marker); First Continental Congress (a few steps from this marker); Carpenters' Hall (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Carpenters' Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Carpenters' Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Quaker School Site (within shouting distance of this marker); What Was Lost? (within shouting distance of this marker); Quaker Meeting House Site (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.