Congress Hall, in the heart of the historic district of Philadelphia, is a venerable building with a very colorful past. It first existed as the Philadelphia County Courthouse and in the following years many very important decisions that influenced the country were made here. Located in the Independence Hall area, it provides a welcome addition to a day-trip in the area.
The United States Congress used the building as its meeting place from 1790 until the turn of the century, during which time Alexander Hamilton's proposals for institutions were heard. Perhaps the hall's biggest claim to fame is that the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution within its hallowed halls. Other important events which occurred within Congress Hall were the addition of new states like Tennessee and Vermont, and the inaugurations of John Adams and of George Washington in 1797, which took place on the second floor of the building.
With so many achievements, and wonderful Colonial architecture to boot, Congress Hall is definitely deserving of a stop on your tour of the historic district. While in Independence Hall, be sure not to overlook this very storied, very important building.
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