Philadelphia Notable Places
Below is a list, in chronically order, of notable places in the city of Philadelphia.
Site of Benjamin Franklin’s Home
Philadelphia As America’s Temporary National Capital
Philadelphia served as America’s national capital for 10 years from 1790-1800. Many of the buildings used by the federal government while Philadelphia served as America’s capital remain standing today and are open to visitors.
Headquarters of the Bank of the United States (1791-1811)
America’s first central bank-like institution, a predecessor to today’s Federal Reserve, established at the behest of Alexander Hamilton.