Philadelphia City Hall

The Philadelphia City Hall is located in the heart of Philadelphia's Center City district and is at the cross roads of Broad and Market Streets where it has sat since the beginning of its construction in 1871.

Construction lasted from 1871 until 1901 and costed about $24 million dollars at the time, and from 1894 to 1908 it was actually the world's tallest habitable building; and was the tallest building in Philadelphia from 1894 to 1986.

The land which City Hall is situated on was intended to be used as a public square and was actually part of William Penn's original design of Philadelphia from 1682. In honor of William Penn, the founder of Philadelphia, City Hall has a statue of him on top of it.

Today, City Hall is still a popular location for various events and on its West side, there is a park, Dilworth Park, with fountains that spurt from the ground which is a favorite among children during the summer.

Information referenced from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_City_Hall

West facing side of City Hall with Dilworth Park

Path into the center of City Hall through the East gate, Market street East.

Center courtyard of City Hall

City Hall tower as seen from the courtyard with William Penn's statue on top

Photo of William Penn statue prior to being hoisted up on the tower
"Philadelphia. [Photographs.]", Philadelphia, PA, 1897, Publisher: J. Murray Jordan

Historic photo of Market Street East and East facing side of City Hall
"Philadelphia. [Photographs.]", Philadelphia, PA, 1897, Publisher: J. Murray Jordan