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Old City Hall: A Unique Historical Site in PA!

Old City Hall is the site of Philadelphia's Second City Hall. Originally, the building housed the Municipal Government of Philadelphia, with the Mayor upstairs, and Municipal court downstairs. In an added historic twist, the space was shared with the U.S. Supreme Court, which took it in turns to share the courthouse on the first floor. It remained City Hall until the latter half of the 19th century, and has been a part of other important national duties, like serving as the naturalization center for established immigrants taking their oaths.Today the Hall is primarily a testament to the earliest days of our nation, a storied and authentic building, well worth a trip for any visitor to Philly!