Society Hill

Society Hill is a historic district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located east of Penn Square and along the Delaware River. It is one of the oldest sections of the city, with its origins dating back to Swedish settlement in 1643. The area, along with Southwark and the Independence Hall area, showcases some of Philadelphia's finest old houses, taverns, and churches, reflecting colonial design. While restoration efforts began in the 1950s, some modern high-rise buildings are present. Society Hill is part of the larger Independence National Historical Park, which preserves significant sites from the Revolutionary and early federal periods. The district is characterized by two- and three-story red-brick structures that line the sidewalks, many of which are certified historic buildings.1