Debido a su arquitectura fascinante y su grandeza total, la Catedral de San Pedro y San Pablo es un sitio imperdible si visitan Filadelfia. Esta catedral preciosa es uno de los puntos de referencia de una de las poblaciones católicas más numerosas del país. Fue diseñada por el célebre arquitecto Napoleo LeBrun y construida entre 1846 y 1864 con una mezcla de influencias paladinas e italianas. El bellísimo baldaquino ubicado sobre el altar evidencia una fuerte influencia italiana, mientras que la fachada de la iglesia refleja el estilo paladino. De hecho, creerán que están en Europa dentro de esta catedral. Embárquense en un audio tour y aprendan más sobre las ocho capillas, el santuario de 2.000 asientos, el domo abovedado de cobre y el espectacular ábside con sus tallados en mármol rojo y sus vitrales. Durante el recorrido, se familiarizarán con la fascinante historia de la basílica. Al ser la iglesia católica más grande de Pensilvania, el monumento es parte del Registro Nacional de Sitios Históricos.
Barclay Farm House is a Federal-style farmhouse dating back to the 19th Century. Spanning across 32 acres (12.95 hectares) of land, the farmhouse features a herb garden, farm buildings, playground, community gardens, orchard and nature trails following River Cooper. Besides numerous tours of the interiors, the house also plays host to outdoor concerts, craft fairs and other such cultural events. If you want to glimpse at a slice of local history and culture, then a visit to Barclay Farm House can be a great idea. Note that besides the usual timings, Barclay Farm House is also open to the public on the first Sunday of every month from April to November between 12p to 4p.
La penitenciaría fue un experimento social del siglo XIX que se basó en los principios cuáqueros. La regla principal era que los prisioneros se encontrarán absolutamente recluidos para que pudieran emplear su tiempo rezando, pensando y cumpliendo penitencia. De hecho, la soledad destruyó a muchos y finalmente la superpoblación impulsó una miseria que ya no buscaba ninguna clase de reforma. Finalmente, la prisión fue clausurada en la década de 1970. El grado de infamia que se vivió en la Penitenciaría Estatal Eastern hacía que Alcatraz fuera juego de niños. Algunos de los prisioneros que moraron entre estos muros fueron el criminal Al Capone y el ladrón de bancos Willie Horton. Aunque la prisión hoy está totalmente derruida, sentirán escalofríos cuando contemplen las celdas abovedadas y la rotonda central.
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.
Franklin Square se encuentra en Filadelfia, Pensilvania. Es uno de los cinco paisajes planeados por William Penn a fines del siglo XVII. Antiguamente se lo conocía como Northeast Square, y más tarde, en 1825, adquirió su nombre actual en honor a Benjamin Franklin, un pionero, inventor y activista. El parque forma parte del Registro Nacional de Sitios Históricos desde el 14 de septiembre de 1981.
The Winterthur Museum is an old house that used to be inhabited by Henry Francis du Pont. Located on the Country Estate, there are over 150 rooms in the house that are beautifully maintained. The house is decorated with artifacts that he collected over the years as well as items added after he died. Tastefully laid out, the house has 85,000 pieces of priceless artifacts that include paintings, furniture, artwork and lots more in the galleries at the house. It is also home to the Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens. You can also take a self-guided tour around the vast estate.
The Bergdoll House was owned by the Bergdoll's family that was touted to be one of the most affluent families around. This luxurious and classy structure speaks volumes about the owners riches and good taste. A blend of Beaux Arts and Italianate style of architectural design, it was included in the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Currently, it has been transformed in to a modern apartment.
Established in 1799, Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church is one of the town's oldest places of worship. The modest church building has been constructed in the 19th-century Revival style of architecture. The church played a significant role in the history of the African population of the time, by serving as an Underground Railroad station.
Spread over 0.3 acres (0.12 hectares) of land, the Jenkins Homestead is a stunning historical home. With it's English Vernacular Farmstead design, this two and a half levels structure with the five bay bay fornt facade is simply beautiful. Popularly known as the oldest structure of Lansdale, this home is simple and beautiful with the greenery all around the place. This beauty is now open to the public with the displays of all the artifacts of the house.
The St. Paul's Church is a beautiful hstoric church with pristine white exteriors that give it a ancient look. Established in 1828, it displays a mix of Rural Gothic and Gothic Revival styles of architecture. This church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The church continues to be active and hosts services regularly.
The construction of the significant Pennsylvania State Official Building was done from 1957 through 1958. It comprehensively encompasses a land area of 1.9 acres (0.77 hectares). The structure of the building exemplifies the modern movement style of architecture. The building towers 18 floors high and is a steel frame construct with reinforced concrete. The historical building stands listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The St. Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic church located in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. This Gothic style gray stone structure was first built in 1861 and modifications were made by Jay Cooke and Horace Trumbauer over the years. The stone structure of the church also features a two story clock tower and an adjoining cemetery. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.