Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa.Riley, Edward M.
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Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa.
Riley, Edward M.
Independence National Historical Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)
NO. 26. FREE QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, southwest corner of North Fifth and
Arch Streets;
No. 27. ST. GEORGE’S METHODIST CHURCH, 235 North Fourth Street.
_How to Reach the Park_
Independence National Historical Park is located in the old, or eastern,
section of downtown Philadelphia. It may be reached by automobile via
Chestnut, Market, or Vine Streets, by the Market Street subway, and by
several trolley and bus lines. As a large transportation center,
Philadelphia is served by an extensive system of major highways,
railroads, and airlines.
_Service to the Public_
The Independence Hall group of buildings is open to the public daily
from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. For other buildings in the area, see “Guide to
the Area.” Exhibits relating to the history of the park are on display
in the several historic buildings. Free literature, as well as other
publications, is available in the Information Centers in the west and
east wings of Independence Hall. Services of historians and other
personnel are available. Organizations and groups are given special
service if arrangements are made in advance with the superintendent.
_Administration_
Since January 1, 1951, the Independence Hall group of buildings has been
administered by the National Park Service of the United States
Department of the Interior as a part of Independence National Historical
Park. Under the terms of a cooperative agreement made in 1950 between
the City of Philadelphia and the Department of the Interior, the
National Park Service assumed the administration and maintenance of the
buildings and Independence Square, with the City retaining ownership of
the property. Also under National Park Service administration are the
Deshler-Morris House in Germantown, as well as those properties within
the park which have been acquired by the Federal Government. All
inquiries concerning the area should be addressed to the Superintendent,
Independence National Historical Park, Old Custom House, 420 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia 6, Pa.
_Related Areas_
Independence National Historical Park is one of the several areas of the
National Park System representing the Revolutionary and early Federal
periods in American history. Others are: Colonial National Historical
Park, Va.; Federal Hall Memorial National Historic Site, N. Y.; Guilford
Courthouse National Military Park, N. C.; Hopewell Village National
Historic Site, Pa.; Kings Mountain National Military Park, S. C.; Moores
Creek National Military Park, N. C.; Morristown National Historical
Park, N. J.; and Saratoga National Historical Park, N. Y.
REVISED 1954 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1954 O—309743
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