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"City Council meets here on the 4th floor on Thursdays."(3 Tips)
"With 700 rooms it's still the largest municipal building in the US."(3 Tips)"Still the largest masonry building in the world."(2 Tips)
"36-foot tall statue of William Penn by Alexander Milne Calder."(2 Tips)
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U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNovember 5, 2012Check out this vintage Documerica photo taken in the Center Courtyard of City Hall in 1973. Take a photo of in Philadelphia today and share it with our State of the Environment Photo Project. Read more
Fluying ✅November 8, 2017Every Wednesday at 12:30 don’t miss the city hall tour guided by a Walker Brown. He is good!
Be sure to check the food truck schedule. The vendors rotate between different sites. There's nothing like a meatball sandwich and a cupcake while at City Hall!Upvoted Oct 8
Tour of City Hall: Bring your camera! French 2nd empire architecture, 100's of artworks, amazing views, beautiful tile work, lot's of history. World's largest masonry building. Paris on Broad Street.Upvoted Sep 11- Museum Without WallsNovember 10, 2011Look on top of City Hall to see the 36-foot tall statue of William Penn by Alexander Milne Calder. Until 1986 there was a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ that no building would be taller than Penn’s hat.
JasonFebruary 21, 2015Beautiful building. Fun fact: Same architect as the Old Executive Building next to the White House in D.C.!- Largest and costliest city hall in the country when it was built (1871-1902). Still the largest masonry building in the world. A marvelous Second Empire building beloved by all Philadelphians.
JH H-DJanuary 16, 2020You can walk through the building without entering. Easy short cut through the block but still take a moment to appreciate all the architecture!
Be sure to buy your PHLASH tickets from their Visitor Desk. You'll save $2.00 for an all-day individual pass and $1.00 for an all-day family pass!
Michelin Travel & LifestyleDecember 31, 2013String Bands + Comics put on their show at City Hall, but Fancy Brigades perform full routines in the Convention Center during the Mummers Parade. – Green Guide Editor
Visit PhillyDecember 14, 2011Did you know you can actually climb to the top of the tower? The Tower Observation Deck is open weekdays, 9:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. For tours and tower admission go to Room 121.- Andrew FurmanNovember 10, 2015At 167m, this was the tallest building in the world from 1894 to 1908. With 700 rooms it's still the largest municipal building in the US.
NBC PhiladelphiaJuly 18, 2011The largest municipal building in the U.S. Head to the north portico to see a bronze plaque containing William Penn's prayer for the city of Philadelphia written in 1863 as he departed for England.
LAMPS PLUSAugust 17, 2011Did you know it would take about 106 standard 100 watt light bulbs stacked end to end to equal that massive 37 foot tall bronze statue of William Penn that tops the Philly city hall building?
- Visit PhillyOctober 10, 2012History lesson: this is where Sweet Dee from It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia played sassy Latino reporter character Martina Martinez and where Philly Green Man puts Dennis in a world of pain.
Ignore the address shown here, 1601 Market. City Hall is at Broad and Market Streets.
The public entrance is at the northwest corner of the building - the one nearest the Masonic Temple
I come here to do my most important (and private) filing.
ErikJuly 17, 2012If you're not a city employee, make sure to use the Visitor's Entrance at the NE corner of the building.
Jennifer LeeJuly 9, 2011Check out the cornerstone, and the 4 pillars supported by white, black, Asian, and Native American people.
Brendan LowryMay 18, 2011Check out the art gallery Monday - Friday, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is some great photography.
THELONERANG3RNovember 30, 2011City Hall is a landmark that has stretched through almost every generation of Philadelphians
Clay WilliamsOctober 3, 2012I totally love this building, no matter how many homeless people are sleeping in its crevices.- Look familiar? They filmed "Twelve Monkeys" , "Law-Abiding Citizen" and "National Treasure" here!!!
Eric ParaskevasJanuary 25, 2011Some of the best views of the city crossroads, head to the top any clear day
- When trying to visit the tower, make sure it's not the wknd! They are only open Monday thru Friday!
NewsWorksSeptember 27, 2012Suspicions of corruption in city government continue to this day, but WHYY senior reporter Dave Davies wrote this eloquent defense of Philadelphia: http://ph.ly/kQfeM
Go to a City Council Mtg, Thursdays at 11:00 AM!!!
- :D a n n ySeptember 10, 2011William Penn stands 37 feet tall, and faces northeast, towards Fishtown.
- Phila. City Council meets here on the 4th floor on Thursdays.
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Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd (at Broad & Market St)
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
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