page_title: Philosophical Hall
hierarchical_section_title: Philosophical Hall
caption_attribution_description: English: Original watercolor study for "The Old Structure at Fifth and Chestnut Streets and Philosophical Hall", one of Taylor's "Old Philadelphia" prints, showing Philosophical Hall to the left.
context_page_description: Philosophical Hall is a historic building at 104 5th Street in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US. Located near Independence Hall, the building has, for over 200 years, been the headquarters of the American Philosophical Society. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 for its association with that organization.
context_section_description: Philosophical Hall is a historic building at 104 5th Street in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.  Located near Independence Hall, the building has, for over 200 years, been the headquarters of the American Philosophical Society.  It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 for its association with that organization.
caption: Philosophical Hall, Philadelphia, to the left in a watercolor from 1919
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