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Philadelphia Merchant's Exchange

  • Address: 3rd and Walnut Sts., Historic Area, Philadelphia, PA | Map It
  • Phone: 215/965-2305

Fodor's Review:

Designed by the well-known Philadelphia architect William Strickland and built in 1832, this impressive Greek Revival structure served as the city's commercial center for 50 years. It was both the stock exchange and a place where merchants met to trade goods. In the tower a watchman scanned the Delaware River and notified merchants of arriving ships. The exchange stands behind Dock Street, a cobblestone thoroughfare closed to traffic. The building houses a small exhibit on its history and park offices.

  • Cost: Free
  • Open: Weekdays 8:30-4:30
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