Tower Stair Hall is an 18th century grand staircase and tower attached to the south side of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The stairs turn around a large light well and pass an impressive Palladian Window to the second floor. Constructed by Edmund Woolley, the room retains original wood carvings by Samuel Harding. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1756/00/00 | Edmund Woolley | Master Builder | Tower Stair Hall, a masonry tower with a wooden steeple, is erected on the south side of the Pennsylvania State House, 1750-1756. Samuel Harding created the wood carvings. | |||
| 1785/00/00 | Benjamin Franklin | President of Pennsylvania | The new President (Governor) of Pennsylvania, Benjamin Franklin uses Tower Stair Hall to get to his office on the second floor. He will work here until 1788. |
| Particulars for Tower Stair Hall in Independence Hall: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Area of Design | Decorative Arts |
| Architectural Style | Neo-Palladian Style |
| Architecture | Palladian Window |
| Structure | Stair, Step |
| Sight Category | Structure |
| Structure Type | Tower |
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