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Old City Hall Review
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Old City Hall
- Address: 5th and Chestnut Sts., Historic Area, Philadelphia, PA | Map It
- Phone: 215/965-2305
- www.nps.gov/inde/old-city-hall.html
- Category: Museums/Galleries
- Location: Historic District
Fodor's Review:
Independence Hall is flanked by Congress Hall to the west and Old City Hall to the east: three distinctive Federal-style buildings erected to house the city's growing government. But when Philadelphia became the nation's capital in 1790, the just-completed city hall was lent to the federal government. It housed the U.S. Supreme Court from 1791 to 1800; John Jay was the Chief Justice. Later, the boxlike building with a peaked roof and cupola was used as the city hall. Today an exhibit presents information about the early days of the federal judiciary.
- Cost: Free
- Open: Daily 9-5
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