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(215) 925-0167
320 Chestnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
39.9486
-75.147
Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City
Last updated 8.29.11
What People Are Saying About Carpenter's Historic Hall
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In Short – Carpenters' Hall was designed by Robert Smith as a place for carpenters to hold their guild meetings. The Carpenters' Company, formed in 1724, is the oldest trade guild in the United States; it continues to maintain the building. Carpenters' Hall played host to 1774's First Continental Congress; chairs used for that meeting are on display. Colonial building methods are also examined, and a selection of late 18th century carpentry tools also is available for viewing.
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- The Extras:
- The modern-day Carpenter's Company still holds quarterly meetings in the hall and use the original 18th century furniture.
