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Nation's Oldest Opera House Still Used For Its Original Purpose
The Academy of Music opened its doors in 1857. Modeled on Milan's famed La Scala, it is the oldest opera house in the United States still used for its original purpose. It has hosted the American premieres of Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos, Gounod's F . . .
The Academy of Music opened its doors in 1857. Modeled on Milan's famed La Scala, it is the oldest opera house in the United States still used for its original purpose. It has hosted the American premieres of Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos, Gounod's Faust, and Wagner's The Flying Dutchman. Today, it . . .
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The Nation's Largest Quaker Meeting House
Since 1682, the property located at 320 Arch Street has been actively and continuously used by Quakers and the community. The Arch Street Meeting House was designed in 1803-04 and is the largest Quaker meeting house in the country. The meetinghouse . . .
Since 1682, the property located at 320 Arch Street has been actively and continuously used by Quakers and the community. The Arch Street Meeting House was designed in 1803-04 and is the largest Quaker meeting house in the country. The meetinghouse is an example of the Georgian architectural style . . .
Philadelphia, PA
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Historic Library & Museum Collection of American Fine & Decorative Arts
The Athenaeum was founded in 1814 to collect materials "connected with the history and antiquities of America, and the useful arts, and generally to disseminate useful knowledge" for public benefit. Designed in 1845, it is widely hailed as the semin . . .
The Athenaeum was founded in 1814 to collect materials "connected with the history and antiquities of America, and the useful arts, and generally to disseminate useful knowledge" for public benefit. Designed in 1845, it is widely hailed as the seminal American structure in the Italianate Revival St . . .
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Postal Museum & Colonial-Themed US Post Office
B. Free Franklin Post Office & Museum is the only Colonial-themed post office operated by the United States Postal Service. It is a living portrayal of a bygone Colonial lifestyle, and it is the only active post office in the United States that does . . .
B. Free Franklin Post Office & Museum is the only Colonial-themed post office operated by the United States Postal Service. It is a living portrayal of a bygone Colonial lifestyle, and it is the only active post office in the United States that does not fly the American flag (because there was not y . . .
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Museum Dedicated To Benjamin Franklin On The Site of His Former Home
Museum dedicated to the life, times and legacy of Philadelphia's famous founding father. Explore Franklin's life and character in the museum that features artifacts, computer animations, and interactive displays. The exhibits are geared toward visi . . .
Museum dedicated to the life, times and legacy of Philadelphia's famous founding father. Explore Franklin's life and character in the museum that features artifacts, computer animations, and interactive displays. The exhibits are geared toward visitors of all ages, with displays that are education . . .
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