Philadelphia Specialty Attractions
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Specialty Attractions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The United States Mint in Philadelphia produces a number of different coins and medallions for circulation. Guided and self-guided tours are available and cover the history of coinage in the United States as well as the current production methods.
The Money in Motion exhibit at the Federal Reserve includes educational displays about banking and the monetary system of the United States. Currency dating back to the 1600s is on display, including a rare $100,000 bill.
This famous bell, 12 feet in diameter, formerly hung in Independence Hall. The last time the it rang was in 1826, on George Washington’s birthday. It's most famous for the crack it possesses, which supposedly occurred tolling the funeral of Chief Justice Marshall. The bell now symbols reconciliation and is located in a concrete-glass pavilion.
Printing Office and Bindery
The Printing Office and Bindery, located in Franklin Court in Independence National Historic Park, features a variety of 18th century bookbinding and printing equipment. Park rangers perform demonstrations on the equipment for visitors.
318 Market Street
Located in Franklin Court, 318 Market Streetn pays homage to Benjamin Franklin's interest in fire-resistant buildings. The building walls are open to reveal the work done inside. The cellar houses ceramics and glassworks collections belonging to Franklin.
General Advertiser
The General Advertiser is the restored office of 'The Aurora and General Advertiser'. This newspaper was published by Benjamin Franklin Bache, the grandson of Benjamin Franklin. It is located in the former residence of James Wilson. Wilson was an editor of the paper, and also grandfather to Woodrow, the 28th President of the United States.
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