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110  NE W Y ORK CIT Y & THE MID-A TLANTIC REGION

Independence National
Historic Park

Known locally as Independence Mall, this 45-acre (18-ha)
urban park encompasses several well-preserved 18th-century
structures associated with the American Revolution. The
Declaration of Independence that heralded the birth of a new
nation was signed in this historic area. Dominated by the tall
brick tower of Independence Hall, the park includes the oldest
street in Philadelphia, the US Mint, and several special-
interest museums exploring Philadelphia’s Colonial and Plaque commemorating
seafaring past as well as its ethnic heritage. Around 20 of the Independence Hall
buildings are now open to the public.
Arch St. Friends
Meeting House

Christ Church Burial
Ground, where Ben Franklin
R A C E S T R E E T
and other notables are buried. A R C H S T R E E T
National Constitution 3 R D S T R E E T
Center

African American Museum
Inspirational stories of Philadelphia’s
famous African-American citizens are 6 T H S T R E E T
displayed alongside exhibits of
M A R K E T S T R E E T
contemporary works.

. National Museum of
American Jewish History C H E S T N U T S T R E E T
This unique museum 7 T H S T R E E T
celebrates the history
of Jews in America
through artifacts such Independence 6 T H S T R E E T
as this Torah scroll Visitor Center
and ark (mid-1700s)
from the collection
of Congre gation
Mikveh The Atwater-Kent Museum
Israel. traces Philadelphia’s history, from
its infancy as a small country
town to current times.

Key
Suggested route

The Liberty Bell
Inscribed with the words, “Proclaim Liberty
throughout all the Land,” the Liberty Bell was 0 meters 500
rung when the Declaration of Independence
was adopted. It is now located in the new 0 yards 500
Liberty Bell Center (see p112).
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp122–4 and pp125–7

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