In 1783, STATE HOUSE YARD was improved, elms planted, walks laid out, and seats placed. Contains statue of Commodore Barry. 104 South Fifth Street, in State House Yard, the American Philosophical Society, built 1789, brick, Georgian; originated in “The Junto,” formed by Benjamin Franklin 1727. See Historic Institutions. Southeast corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets, site residence of William Moore Smith, son of first provost of the University of Pennsylvania. Washington’s portrait was painted here by Gilbert Stuart. Northeast corner of Fifth and Sansom Streets, site Philadelphia Library 1790-1830. 427 Chestnut Street, site of Lawrence mansion, Howe’s headquarters, 1777-78. 421 Chestnut Street, site of United States Hotel. Charles Dickens stayed here March, 1842, first visit to America. South side of Chestnut Street, below Fifth, United States Custom House; marble, classic; Doric portico; built 1819; architect, John Haviland. Northwest corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets, Provident Life and Trust Company, of Philadelphia, modern; contains oil portraits of the directors; among the artists represented are Bernard Uhle, Cecilia Beaux, and Thomas Eakins. Southeast corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets, site of Friends meeting-house in 1701, later site of Mathew Carey’s book store in 1800. 320 Chestnut Street, head of Carpenters’ Court. CARPENTERS’ HALL; open free daily 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., Saturdays to 12.30 P.M.; Georgian, brick; built, 1770 for use of the Carpenters’ Company, founded in 1724. 307 Chestnut Street, Bank of North America; founded in 1781 on the same ground; oldest and first bank, chartered by Congress, in the United States. Through Robert Morris, the first president, victory was made possible to Washington and the Continental Army. Contains portrait of Robert Morris. Third Street above Chestnut; Post Office in 1713; later Judd’s Hotel during war of 1812. 27 South Third Street, site United States Post Office, 1792. 250 Chestnut Street, site first United States Treasury, 1798. 243 Chestnut Street, site of residence of Governor Thomas Lloyd in 1684, appointed by William Penn. Letitia Street, west side above Chestnut, east of Second; site of Letitia House, William Penn’s residence, moved to Fairmount Park. Southeast corner of Second and Black Horse Alley, above Chestnut Street, site Bradford House and printing office, used for colonial Post Office, 1728; Andrew Bradford, postmaster; in 1719 he published the first newspaper in Pennsylvania, _The Mercury_, a weekly, second in America. Southwest corner of Front and Market Streets, site of London Coffee House, in 1754, where, in 1780, Robert Morris met with others to consider the establishment of the first bank. Horses, slaves, and cattle were sold here. About 221-23 North Water Street, site Stephen Girard’s last residence.