The 1873 Masonic Temple in Philadelphia is located directly across from Philadelphia City Hall. It still serves at the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Free and Accepted Masons. It house the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. There is a statue of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington outside. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) This post is going… Continue reading Scenes from a visit to Philadelphia
Independence Hall clock tower. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) A visit to Philadelphia has been on my bucket list for many years. As a history buff, I’d always wanted to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell and even more so after the film National Treasure came out in 2004. Parts of the film took place… Continue reading Check out these Philly filming locations from ‘National Treasure’
Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) One of the most fun places I toured on my weekend in Philly was Eastern State Penitentiary, billed as “once the most famous and expensive prison in the world.” My traveling friend, Suzanne, and I went on the nighttime tour, although it was still daylight when… Continue reading Eastern State Penitentiary is a creepy-cool Philly tourist attraction
The French Renaissance-style Bellevue Hotel, as seen from the top. The balconies flank the domed dining room where we looked out at the city. (Courtesy of Hyatt) On a recent trip to Philadelphia, my first visit, my friend and I stayed in the historic Bellevue Hotel. I knew nothing about it when I chose it;… Continue reading Our stay at the reportedly haunted Bellevue Hotel in Philly
Detail of City Hall (Photo by Kelly Kazek) I took a recent weekend trip to the city of Philadelphia, the sixth largest in the nation, with my old high school pal, Suzanne. We decided we needed a break and, as a history lover, I’ve always wanted to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where… Continue reading This stunning, world’s largest building in Philly will make your jaw drop
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