Louis I. Kahn Park occupies what was formerly the site of the Greystone Luxury Hotel. Redesigned in 1983, this public space is dedicated to the memory of world-renowned architect and Philadelphia resident, Louis I. Kahn. Its landscape sprawls across less than an acre, and is replete with lush flora and fountains to create a natural oasis. This park is the venue for concerts in the summer, as well as the city’s annual antique and craft fair.
Walt Whitman House is the home where the renowned poet Walt Whitman,, breathed his last breath. This poet spent a few years here before passing away and had composed several poems and sonnets while he was here. Included in the National Register of Historic Places, this house is now a museum under the purview of New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry. The adjoining area of the house was declared as Walt Whitman Neighborhood and included in the National Register too.
Located in Center City Philadelphia, the Dilworth Park is a 120,557 square foot (11,200 square meter) area public park with lush a green lawn, trees and an interactive fountain which converts into a skating rink in the winter. Favorite among kids and adults alike, this park is the perfect place to seek time in solitude while enjoying being surrounded by greenery and listening to the sounds of excitement in the voices of the kids playing nearby. Scattered throughout the park are areas with works of art on display and laws that are designated picnic areas, while certain tree grove areas have selected tree species conducive to the city. The park also doubles up as a rental space for art festivals, weddings and exhibitions.
En 1751, William Penn pidió que la nueva campana para la Casa de Gobierno de Pensilvania llevase grabas las palabras "Proclama LIBERTAD en toda la tierra y para todos su habitantes". La campana tañó para llamar a todos los habitantes a la primera lectura de la Declaración de la Independencia y más tarde fue apodada "La Campana de la Libertad" por los abolicionistas, quienes la adoptaron como símbolo de la lucha por la libertad para todos los estadounidenses. Durante todo el día podrán participar de las charlas informativas sobre la historia de la campana; los horarios de atención del museo varían según la época del año.
Mario Lanza fue un tenor de Filadelfia popular en Hollywood y Nueva York durante la década de 1950. Fue una especie de "Rocky" de la ópera y muchos lo consideraron un héroe local. El museo cuenta con un busto en tamaño real del cantante, además de afiches, cuadros, discos de oro, fotos, recortes de diarios y telegramas que documentan el ascenso a la fama de Lanza. Todos los días se proyectan filmaciones vintage.