Independence+Hall

= History: = It was started in 1732 and it was finished in 1756 as the state house in Pennsylvania. It’s Georgian style architecture. In this place was signed the independence act of the U.S. = Characteristics: = The basement once served as a dog pound. The second floor was home of for the Charles Wilson Peale’s museum of natural history. Ben Franklin would occasionally trip to delegate from his aisle seat. The windows were always kept closed so no one would hear the discussions kept inside. It’s located in Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th streets. The building has only 4 rooms, It’s two stories high and it’s built in Georgian style architecture. It has a clock and a bell on top. = People and Places: = The town where the independence hall is located is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The architects were Andrew Hamilton, and Edmond Woolley. George Washington was here when the independence act was signed. Charles Wilson’s museum was on the top floor. Ben Franklin came as well. Renovations or Changes = Changes and Renovations: = It was renovated a lot do time during the 18th century and since is a touristic attraction this days they had been taking good care of the building, doing lots of renovations and changes.

http://www.ushistory.org/tour/independence-hall.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Hall http://www.nps.gov/inde/independence-hall-1.htm

Natalia Aguirre