Chapter 7 (Megalopolis)

Chapter 7 really relates to my city because it has a section on Philadelphia, PA. It describes the historical sites and features. I wanted to start this post off with a short YouTube video that shows many important historical places in Philadelphia.

 

 

Philadelphia was in many ways the nation's first modern city. It was the first city in America to incorporate right-angle grid streets. The text book A Regional Geography Of The United States And Canada by Chris Mayda states, "Philadelphia remained an important port and historical city because of river access to fertile inland and later its proximity to coal fields. Philadelphia's economy features manufacturing, food services, medical research, and fiance. It is also recognized for its educational and cultural centers" (165). I enjoy being from a city that has a lot of history behind it.

Two of Philadelphia's iconic historic sites and features include Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.


                                                               Independence Hall

Independence Hall is located in Philadelphia, PA on Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets. The building was built between 1732 and 1753. It is known primarily as the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.

                                                                       Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell is known to be an iconic symbol of American independence. It was placed in the Independence Hall. The Bell was said to had acquired its distinctive large crack sometime in the early 19th century. People claimed that it cracked while ringing after the death of Chief Justice John Marshall in 1835.




 Source:

Mayda, Chris. A Regional Geography of the United States and Canada: Toward a Sustainable Future. Lanham, Md: Rowman & Littlefield, 2013. Print.

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