anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours. The Liberty Bell was nearly always met with military salutes, parades, patriotic music and throngs of cheering men, women and children. In 1873, Philadelphian Henry Seybert donated to the City of Philadelphia a new bell and a large clock for tower of Independence Hall. Seybert commissioned the Meneely and Kimberly Bell Foundry to cast the bell and have it installed in the steeple by July 4, 1876 in time to usher in the Centennial anniversary celebration
Elijah Anderson, a modern day sociologist, takes us on a walk down Germantown Avenue. Germantown Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the City of Philadelphia, which connects to inner city Philadelphia to some of the surrounding high-wealth suburbs. Philadelphia has a rich and long history, not all of which is good. Many people when speaking of Philadelphia comment on their diverse neighborhoods, much like little towns. Unfortunately, while some of these neighborhoods are good, some are just life threatening
Once the British took over in 1664, they expanded the slave trade. By the middle of the 1700s, New York’s African community made up 20% of the population. At that time, New York had the second-largest number of slaves in the nation after Charleston, South Carolina. Individuals who grew up in Africa and were later enslaved had healthier childhoods than those born into slavery in New York. Those who survived the voyage to North America had to routinely haul 80-100 pounds on a daily basis. This kind of
Renaissance style. McArthur lived in Philadelphia from the age of ten and he designed many other buildings throughout the city in his lifetime with City Hall being one of his last projects before his death in 1890. In this paper, I will discuss John McArthur Jr.’s background and his contribution to City Hall as well as the
William Penn was born on October 14th, 1644 in London, England. His parents were William and Margaret Penn. In his early childhood he attended Chigwell Grammar School. In 1653, his family moved to Ireland after the closing of Parliament. In October of 1660, he began attending Christ Church College, Oxford University. This is where the beginning of his persecutions started. Penn was more of an outcast. He did not practice religion the same way as the law stated. He was found praying somewhere
men, sometimes leaving out a few equally great men. William Penn, for example, is one of these great men. William Penn and his accomplishments changed the way we think about the early colonization of America. Penn founded Pennsylvania as well as Philadelphia, which became the greatest city in the new world. Penn was devoted to religious freedom. Most early settlers only wanted to convert people but Penn wanted tolerance for all religions. Penn also developed important legislature, for that time. William
left home and ventured out to Philadelphia to work as a printer. There, he met a man named William Keith who
The African Burial Ground National Monument and Museum (NPS) is New York’s earliest known African American cemetery, which dates back to 1626. The burial ground was in-active use from 1626 to 1794. The African Burial Ground was the setting for thousands of funerals during the time period. The families that would lay their loved ones to rest would do so with dignity and respect in a ceremony that was rich in traditions. These ceremonies would weave together traditions from their African homeland and
his writings are the reason he why he an American Icon today. On January 17, 1706, Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the eighth child of seventeen children. By the time young Mr. Franklin was eight years old he was sent to South Grammar School. The next year he attended George Brownell’s English School, a school for arithmetic and writing. He showed great talent for writing and little for arithmetic. “Young Franklin
Benjamin franklin was born in Milk Street, Boston, on January 6, 1706. His father, Josiah Franklin, was a tallow chandler who married twice, and of his seventeen children Benjamin was the youngest son. He was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat .Benjamin franklin apprenticeships is igniting a movement to overhaul our ailing national and state workforce training and education systems
highlights his achievements, and shows that he is not afraid to work to succeed. Benjamin Franklin was a very intelligent man from start to finish. Since he had a passion for improvement, he did not only improve himself, but he helped improve Philadelphia.
achievements of Philadelphia. Thomas Eakins, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was born in 1844. After graduating from high school, he attended Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He also participated in dissections and observed surgeries at Jefferson Medical College. In 1866, he continued his artistic training in Paris at the École des Beaux-Arts. His experience at the medical college and in Paris helped him develop an appreciation for the human body. When he returned to Philadelphia, he devoted
In 1996, the Pennsylvania Legislature enacted an amendment to the state Liquor Code that is popularly known as “Act 199.” A provision of this amendment, prohibits “any advertising of alcoholic beverages” in virtually any medium of mass communication that is affiliated with “any educational institution,” including a college or university. The Pitt News is a certified student organization at the University of Pittsburgh. The University has more than 25,000 students, at least two-thirds of whom are
largest city in America, after Boston. William enforced trade and anti-pirate laws and acted as an arbitrator of tribal wars, a significant task as the French were making great progress with the American Indians. Prior to William Penn’s death, Philadelphia was America's largest city with almost 18,000 citizens. It was a significant commercial center with sometimes more than a hundred trading ships anchored there during a single day. In 1711, Penn suffered a minor stroke, preventing the sale of
When studying an ancient culture, it is important for one to comprehend the many unique elements that make up that culture. The study of architecture enables historians to deepen their understanding of a culture and identify the modern influences of that society. Architecture is an essential aspect of ancient Greek culture and its long lasting influence is evident in most cities today. The Greek Revival style dominated American architecture during the nineteenth century. Many prosperous citizens
The West Philadelphia Landscape Project West Philadelphia Landscape project has worked with the community for over twenty-five years to restore nature and rebuild the neighborhood through design, strategic planning and educational projects. They have worked in the Mill Creek neighborhood since 1987 and use their experiences to demonstrate how the human population can live healthier, more economic lives. The aim of the project is to make the Philadelphia community more sustainable, with the proposal
Pennsylvania’s Founder: William Penn William Penn was an English philosopher, entrepreneur, and he had many other occupations. Penn’s most important title was the founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His many accomplishments include writing “No Cross, No Crown,” and colonizing Pennsylvania. Penn also had an unique life full of both hardships and delights. Penn was born on October 14, 1644, near the Tower of London. His father was Captain William Penn, who later became Rear Admiral William
William Penn and the Quakers The Quakers, also known as the Society of Friends was religious group that founded Pennsylvania. William Penn, one of the leaders, worked with the Quakers, Indians and the other population to make an ideal world for him, his followers, and the other people in his environment. With his efforts, and the help of others, the Quakers left a huge impact on Pennsylvania and the entire nation. The Quakers are a religion that originated in England in protest of the Anglican Church's
groundbreaking film anymore. Even back when it was released, I personally didn’t think it was that big of a deal because by that time we’d already seen the subject matter covered for years, in news reports, documentaries and independent films; so when PHILADELPHIA finally came along, it seemed like it was just a little overdue… What the film does succeed in doing is taking a deep look at a new kind of discrimination that grew as AIDS became more prevalent in the minds of the general public and how some people’s
Benjamin Franklin and the Quakers had a very different ideological stance on the formation of a militia. This difference in opinion shows us the clash of their “mental worlds”. Ben Franklin’s push to raise a militia subverted the Quakers’ moral authority, thus leading to their withdrawal from the public arena. The Quaker’s inability to separate their religious dogma from secular necessities, along with some of their contradictions of principle forced them to leave public office over time. Also