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Philadelphia
The largest city in Pennsylvania which was founded in 1682 and incorporated in 1701
1,634 Questions
What train from Penn Station goes to Belmont Race Track?
Long Island Railroad - there is a schedule on race days http://mta.info/
What is the best hardware store in Philadelphia PA?
S & H Hardware located on Castor Ave in the 19111 zipcode. They have been there for years!
Where do rich people live in Philadelphia?
The old money live in the suburbs on the Main Line.
Also Chestnut Hill, which is slightly more bohemian and within city limits, along one of the largest natural parks in the world.
The more urbane live in Rittenhouse.
Where is the American Womens Heritage Society in Philadelphia Pennsylvania located?
The address of the American Womens Heritage Society is: 2000 Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131-3713
Where is the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia Pennsylvania located?
The address of the American Philosophical Society is: 104 S 5Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3387
Is there a Scooter Store located in Philadelphia PA?
There is indeed a Scooter Store located in Philadelphia. Here is their number 610-364-0942 so that you may call them with any further questions that you may have for them.
How long would it take to walk from Philadelphia PA to Burlington Ontario Canada?
my big a.s.s. d.i.c.k. in your mouth.....hahahahahahaha
How long is the flight from cabo san lucas to philadelphia?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 5.2 hours
This is an approximate travel time. The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc.
Is the Philadelphia Zoo near Sesame Place?
About an 90 minute drive. There's a ton for kids at both places, though, so don't try to do them in the same day.
Philadelphia is not Gay. A percentage of the people that live there are Gay though. It must be a Gay friendly place.
How much anthracite is located in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has about 7 billion tons of minable anthracite coal reserves.
Named one reason philadelphia was chosen as the site of the convention?
One reason why Philadelphia was chosen as the site of the convention was because of the symbolic Independence Hall.
What did Benjiman Franklin contribute to the colonists?
He invented the Franklin stove but did not patent it. He invented the lightening rod which saved people's homes from being sturck by lightening. He was a citizen of of the world; he was for the people and did his best to help them. He had asked France for weapons in the Revoluntionary War. He had written articles, started the PA Gazzete, opened aprint shop. He organized Philadelphia's first firrew brigade, free public libraries, and a police force. He was an inventor. The Franklin institution is in his honor it is in Philadelphia Pennslyannia in the Untied States. It has a lot of info on him and his legacy.
Where was the first female police officer from?
In September 1910,Alice Stebbins Wells became the first female police officer in the world when she joined the Police Department in her home town of Los Angeles,California.
Another View: Alice Stebbins may have been the first female police officer in California however she is far from the first female police officer ever.
What was special about the street plan of Philadelphia?
William Penn's city plan was radical for its time, but is common design today in all cities. His plan for a green area that would surround the city, became the outline of the modern suburb. He accurately predicted the city would need to have a semi-urban area for the middle class, and that the city, once established, would grow rapidly.
What was founded in Philadelphia in 1791?
- The First Bank of United States was founded on 25 February 1791.
- The US Mint was established on 3 March 1791.
- Vermont became a US State on 4 March 1791.
- The Bill of Rights which was added to the US Constitution on 15 December 1791.
These all happened in Philadelphia because it was the US Capital in 1791.
How much are tolls between Hartford Ct and Philadelphia?
Hartford,CT to Philly,PA is ZERO if you go 84 West to I-81 South around to I-95 South near Philly.
What state did not attend the 1787 Consitutional Convention in Philadelphia PA?
Rhode Island did not send any representatives to philadelphia
What did Robert Morris do at the constitutional convention?
Robert Morris was a delegate from Pennsylvania at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. He became a strong advocate for the new Constitution.
The us capitol is located in the of Columbia?
The U.S capital is located in the DISTRICT of Columbia.
What was not a leading industry in Philadelphia of the 1800s?
Automobiles. They didn't even become an industry until the 1900's.
