街區
Society Hill
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Society Hill is one of Philadelphia’s most sought-after neighborhoods. While mostly residential, the community also includes a comfortable combination of restaurants, historic attractions and shops that meet the needs of residents and visitors alike. During the post-Revolutionary era the neighborhood was home to a number of luminaries — Samuel Powel, the first mayor of the city after independence was declared, former first lady Dolley Todd Madison and Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko, to name a few. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the diverse neighborhood slipped into a state of decline. Despite its slump, many of the historic buildings remained, which inspired city planners — chief among them, famed Philadelphia architect Edmund Bacon — to revive Society Hill and help residents rediscover the advantages of city living.
Society Hill is one of Philadelphia’s most sought-after neighborhoods. While mostly residential, the community also includes a comfortable combination of restaurants, historic attractions and shops that meet the needs of residents and visitors alike. During the post-Revolutionary era the neighborho…
Tour the oldest neighborhood in America and visit the Liberty Bell, the home of Betsy Ross, or grab an ice cream from the rustic ice creamery, The Franklin Fountain. Make sure you set your alarm clock if you wish to touch the Liberty Bell-the lines stretch for several city blocks!
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Philadelphia, PA
Society Hill