Philadelphia City Hall is the seat of government for the city of Philadelphia and is one of the world's largest free-standing masonry buildings. Completed in 1901 after 30 years of construction, it was designed in the elaborate Second Empire style. The building is topped by a massive bronze statue of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. At 548 feet, it was the tallest habitable building in the world for several years and remained the tallest in Philadelphia until 1987. The exterior is adorned with over 250 sculptures representing various cultures and concepts. Visitors can tour the ornate interior or take an elevator to the observation deck just below the Penn statue for a central view of the city's grid layout. It stands as a monumental landmark of civic pride and history.
Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates: 39.9528, -75.1634833
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