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THE LIBERTY BELL, symbol of freedom, stands in historic glory in the main corridor of Independence Hall.

PHILADELPHIA Cradle of Liberty

There's a city within a city in the heart of hustling, modern Philadelphia. Charming Colonial streets­jus t a short walk from the many a t,.tractions of this great metropolis-breathe the reflecb.ve atmosphere of American history . The lifestream of our great nation flows through Independence Square, the Betsy Ross House, the colfblestoned alleys and neat little houses where Revolutionary statesmen met the problems of creating a ne w nation. But Phila­delphia is more than a place of h istory. It offers un­forgettable attractions for the traveler accustomed to modern luxury, up-to-the-minute entertainment, a rich and va r ied cultural life. Here's everything you could ask for-places to go, things to see, interesting people to meet in a fascinating city-all yours when you come to Philadelphia.

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RECALL TJIE SPIRIT OF '16 IN OLD PHIL.4DELPHIA

BETSY ROSS HOUSE, birthplace of "Old Glory," is located at 239 Arch Street. Here, in 1776, Mrs. Ross was commissioned to make the first American flag, adopted by Congress in 1777.

CHRIST CHURCH, on Second Street above Market, was founded in 1695. Washington, Franklin, Robert Morris and other leaders of the Revolution worshipped in this sedate, graceful building.

DECLARATION CHAMBER in Independence Hall where two of history's greatest documents were signed-the Declaration of Inde­pendence and the Constitution of the United States.

ELFRETH'S ALLEY, located between Second and Front Streets near Arch, is lined by charming Colonial residences that have been occupied continuously for more than 200 years.

CONGRESS HALL, adjoining Independence llall at Sixth and Chestnut Streets, was the national capitol from :1790 to 1800. Washington was inaugurated here for his second term as President.

CARPENTERS' HALL, Chestnut Street, near Fourth, was the meeting place of the First Continental Congress in 1774. Io 1857 Carpenters' Company dedicated it as an historic shrine.

ii10DERN PHILADELPHIA-THE NATION'S 31d LARG.t'ST NJETROPOLIS

RITTENHOUSE SQUARE, with its lovely shaded walks, is a quiet haven in busy center-city. It is one of five original parks included hy William Penn when he first planned his "greene countrie towne."

PORT OF PHILADELPHIA, the nation's second largest seaport, where you may see ships from all over the world. Busy wharves on the Delaware River's deep channel are served hy many miles of railroad.

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_~--~~·~ . BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY extends for more than a mile from City Hall around Logan Circle to the Art Museum. It is flanked by impressive public buildings, including several famous museums.

CITY HALL, tallest structure in Philadelphia, is 547 feet from its base to the crown of William Penn's statue. Within its walls are 14}1 acrea of floo~ apace and 662 offices and rooms.

DOWNTOWN PHILADELPHIA with its many tall office buildings, fine hotels and modern stores, offers a wide variety of entertainment and attractions for visitors. This v iew shows South Broad Street.

PENN CENTER- magnificent project of modern buildings, con"ourse shops, stores and a new hotel. Entire development will eventually extend over 15 city blocks.

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FAIRMOUNT PARK is the world's largest natural park within a ciLy's limits. It offers a wealth of scenic beauty, historic spots, many playgrounds and excellent sports facilities.

CONNIE MACK STADIUM, home of the Philadelphia National League Phillies. During the fool hall season, the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League play their home games here.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC, home of the renowned Philadelphia On·hcslra and a recognized center of cultural life, is noted for its nearly perfect acoustics. It is located at Broad and I .0<·116t Streets.

MORRIS ARBORETUM, in the Chestnut Hill section, is a large estate containing one of the world' s most famous collections of Asiatic plants and trees.

UNIVERSITY Of PENNSYLVANIA, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740, has a 120-acre main campus. It has long been outstanding in many fields 0£ academic achievement.

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PENNSYLVANIA STATION-at 30th and Market Streets- is one of the largest and busiest stations on the Pennsylvania Railroad, served by more than 400 trains daily. Its spacious main con­course is one of Philadelphia's architectural attractions. Here you may see Walker Hancock's magnificent statue erected in memory of Pennsylvania Railroad employes who gave their lives during World War II. Through trains from this station

ties around Philadelphia, and there 1s regular service to Atlantic City and other South Jersey communities.

WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS at Valley Forge is part of an historic state park, approximately 20 miles from Philadelphia. Here the Continent1d Arwy encamped for the winter of 1777 · 7a,

NORTH PHILADELPHIA STATION- at Broad Street and Glen­wood Avenue-is the PRR's main station for East-West trains and is also a stop for North-South trains. From this station passengers may hoard through cars which will take them to almost every corner of the nation­San Francisco and Los Angeles via Chicago- Dallas and El Paso via St. Louis-New Orleans and Miami via Washington-and Montreal and Hoston via New York.

ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, first natural history society in the United States, maintains this fine museum at 19th and Race Streetli, featuring wany fascinating exhibits.

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SUBURBAN STATION-at 16th Street and Pennsylpania Boule­vard-is nsed exclusively by the electric suburban trains which serve the many communities in Philadelphia's su1burbs. The station is close ~o all busi­ness districts and is part of Philadelphia's dramatic Penn Center developmen~. More than 62,000 commuters use Suburban Station every day.

PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL STADIUM. Seating more than 100,000 spectators, it is the scene 0£ many outdoor spectacles and leading 11port1t events including the Army-Navy football game,

PHILADELPHIA ZOO, oldest in America and one of the most modern. You can observe hundreds of unusual animals, reptiles and birds housed in facilities that simulate their natural habitat1t.

MUSEUM OF ART, at the west end of the Parkway, honses priceless paintings, sculpture, antiques, period interiors, as well as current shows of contemporaneous art.

FELS PLANETARIUM, in Franklin Institute on the Parkway, recreates the wonders of the heavens as seen from any place on earth at any time in history. A favorite with students.

U. S. MINT is located on Spring Garden Street, between 16th and 17th Streets. Here you may see the minting of United States coins each weekday as well as many foreign coins.

MUMMERS PARADE is one of Philadelphia's most famous spectacles. On New Year's Day thousands of colorfully cos­tumed Mummers join in an extravaganza of fun and finery.

CONVENTION HALL has been the scene of many notable gatherings. This huge auditorium, one 0£ the finest in the country, ba11 a seating capacity of 15,000,

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