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Philadelphia History Museum
15 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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The Philadelphia History Museum was a public history museum located in Center City, Philadelphia from 1938 until 2018. From 1938 until 2010, the museum was known as the Atwater Kent Museum. The museum occupied architect John Haviland's landmark Greek Revival structure built in 1824–1826 for the Franklin Institute.
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attractions: Liberty Bell, Independence National Historical Park, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell Center, Philadelphia History Museum, Lit Brothers, Independence Library, Public Ledger Building, Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, Down Town Club by Cescaphe, restaurants: Independence Beer Garden, LaScala's FIRE - Center City, Koch's Deli, Morimoto, Lamberti Pizza & Market, Time & Peace Café and Gallery, La Colombe Coffee Workshop, Paprica Grill, Don Barriga Bar & Grill, Munchie's Cafe, local businesses: 520 Chestnut St, Market Place East, Five Below, Big Bus Tours Philadelphia, Jewelers' Row District, Lore's Chocolates, American Mortals, Golden Nugget Jewelers, Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours, Tea Around Town
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