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Carpenters' Hall

Address: 320 Chestnut St., Historic Area, Philadelphia, PA | Map It
Phone: 215/925-0167
www.nps.gov/inde

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: Historic District

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.0/5

Fodor's Review:

This handsome, patterned red-and-black brick building dating from 1770 was the headquarters of the Carpenters' Company, a guild founded to support carpenters, who were both builders and architects in this era, and to aid their families. In September 1774 the First Continental Congress convened here and addressed a declaration of rights and grievances to King George III. Today re-creations of Colonial settings include original Windsor chairs and candle sconces and displays of 18th-century carpentry tools. The Carpenters' Company still owns and operates the building.

Cost: Free
Open: Jan. and Feb., Wed.-Sun. 10-4; Mar.-Dec., Tues.-Sun. 10-4

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by bachslunch from US on 10/19/08
Basically just another nice historic building to check out while touring this area. Not more of a standout than others in the vicinity, but worth a look-see.