The Carpenters’ Hall reflects the glorious history of Philadelphia. This historical monument has witnessed a number of important events related to various political events. The First Continental Congress was hosted in 1774 at Carpenters’ Hall, it was also a home to the First and Second Banks of the United States, the Franklin's Library Company and The American Philosophical Society.
Located at 320 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, the Carpenters’ Hall has been possessed and controlled by The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia. The Company is the oldest trade guild of America, since the year 1770. Presently, the hall is also a part of Independence National Historical Park. It is open for visitors daily except on Mondays from 10am-4pm. In the month of January and February, Tuesdays are also closed.
Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia can be reached easily as the site is very well connected with different modes of communication such as PATCO High Speed Rail, Amtrak, SPREE Buses and SEPTA Regional Rail, which can be availed to reach this beautiful building.
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A number of interesting things like flags, articles and paintings belong to the main exhibition of Carpenters’ Hall. There is a long list of names on the walls of Carpenters' Hall. It includes the names of the members of the Carpenters' Company. The left-hand column of the list includes the name of some of the master builders who have contributed immensely in the construction of most of the colonial buildings in Philadelphia. Some of beautiful paintings by Gilbert Stuart and Raphael Peale, son of Charles Wilson Peale can be seen at the hall.
The Officers' furniture are also displayed here that dates back to 1890. The office is still used by Carpenters' Company to hold quarterly meetings. The flooring of the room was made by Minton, a British company and was manufactured in the nineteenth century. The Grand Federal Edifice of Carpenters' Hall is a must see for visitors. A famous American artist Charles Willson Peale, created a parade float to celebrate the ratification of the Constitution.
Presently more than 150,000 tourists from all over the world visit the Carpenters’ Hall. This majestic Georgian building has witnessed some of the major historical events.
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