| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 224 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
Welcome to Philadelphia -- Independence Mall South. Independence Visitor Center ; President's house site ; Liberty Bell ; Independence Hall ; Old City Hall ; West wing of Independence Hall ; Congress Hall ; Philosophical Hall -- Washington Square and Society Hill. Washington Square ; Pennsylvania Hospital ; Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church and Richard Allen Museum ; Old Pine Street Church and Graveyard ; Physick House ; Old St. Mary's Church and Churchyard ; Powel House -- Carpenters' Court. Dolley Todd Madison House ; Bishop White House ; First Bank of the United States ; Carpenters' Hall ; New Hall Military Museum ; Portrait Gallery at the Second Bank of the United States -- Old City. Franklin Court ; Franklin Court Printing Office ; Benjamin Franklin Museum ; Christ Church ; Elfreth's Alley ; Betsy Ross House ; Arch Street Friends Meeting House -- Independence Mall North. Benjamin Franklin's grave ; Christ Church burial ground ; Free Quaker Meeting House ; National Constitution Center -- Farther afield. Gloria Dei (Old Swede's) Church ; Bartram's Garden ; The Woodlands ; Eastern State Penitentiary ; Historic homes of Fairmount Park ; Cliveden ; Germantown White House ; Fort Mifflin ; Pennsbury Manor ; Andalusia ; Hope Lodge ; Valley Forge National Historical Park ; Brandywine Battlefield ; Parking and transportation ; Tours ; Travel resources ; Where to stay ; Where to eat |
| Summary |
"Relive the founding of America in the city where it all began along the historic Philadelphia Liberty Trail. This guide to over 25 landmarks, including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Elfreth's Alley, and the Betsy Ross House, takes a new approach to the birth of America by also going beyond the major sights, including attractions that are often overlooked in other books. It provides the history of each site along with current information on admission fees, hours of operation, and more. It also includes suggested side trips to nearby attractions such as Franklin Square, along with lodging and dining options. Stroll the Philadelphia Liberty Trail and experience history right where it happened"--Publisher's website |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-216) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Historic sites -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Guidebooks
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- General.
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
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Historic sites
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| SUBJECT |
Philadelphia Liberty Trail (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Guidebooks
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Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Guidebooks
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| Subject |
Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Philadelphia Liberty Trail
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Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
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| Genre/Form |
travel guidebooks.
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Guidebooks
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History
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Guidebooks.
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Guides touristiques.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Milne, Michael (Travel writer)
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| ISBN |
9781493016389 |
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1493016385 |
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