Independence Hall

building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Independence Hall, originally known as the State House of the Province of Pennsylvania, is a significant historical building located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Designed by Andrew Hamilton and Edmund Woolley in the Georgian style, this two-story brick structure was the site of pivotal events during the American Revolution.12

Key events that occurred at Independence Hall include:
* The appointment of George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Colonial Army.2
* The agreement on the design of the Stars and Stripes.2
* The signing of the Declaration of Independence.12
* The drafting of the U.S. Constitution.12

When Philadelphia served as the interim U.S. capital from 1790 to 1800, the hall housed the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court. Today, it is the centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park and is recognized as a World Heritage site.1

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