Philadelphia City Hall
- Also Known As: Public Buildings
- Address: Penn Sq, Broad and Market Sts
- Neighborhood of Center City West in Philadelphia, PA
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1870/00/00 | Thomas Ustick Walter | Architect | Thomas Ustick Walter works during the end of his career in the architectural office of John McArthur, Jr. It is assumed Walter contributed to the design of Philadelphia's City Hall. | |||
| 1890/00/00 | John Struthers | Master Stone Mason | John Struthers supplies the stone and supervises its installation at Philadelphia City Hall | |||
| 1894/00/00 | John McArthur Jr | Architect | Philadelphia City Hall building is built from 1871 until 1894. | |||
| 1901/00/00 | George Herzog | Architect | Interiors of Philadelphia City Hall are completed. George Herzog's work includes the Mayor's Reception Room ceiling, Supreme Court Room, Judges' Consultation Room and Law Library. | |||
| 1908/05/11 | Alma Emma Charlotte Spreckels | Bride | After a five year courtship, Adolph B Spreckels marries Alma Emma Charlotte Corday le Normand de Bretteville in Philadelphia, PA. | |||
| 1908/05/11 | Adolph B Spreckels | Groom | Alma Emma Charlotte Corday le Normand de Bretteville, daughter of Oscar and Mathilda De Bretteville, weds Adolph B Spreckels in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
| Particulars for Philadelphia City Hall: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Area of Significance | Art |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Historic Use | City or Town Hall |
| Criteria | Exemplar |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Other Description | New Louvre |
| Area of Significance | Politics-government |
| Architectural Style | Second Empire |
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