Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, History of the Liberty Bell

History of the Liberty Bell

Originally ordered to commemorate the 50th year of Pennsylvania under Penn's Charter of 1701, the bell was cast by Thomas Lister of London.  Arriving here in 1752 with an inscription from the Old Testament.

"Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof"

The bell was to hang in the tower of the Pennsylvania State House, later known as Independence Hall.  Cracked during testing, it was melted and recast by two Philadelphia foundry-men, Pass and Stow.

On July 4, 1776, the Newly written Declaration of Independence was read to the Continental Congress in the State House.   Four days later the bell was rung to alert the people to the public reading of the Declaration.

The Liberty Bell's traditional association with the events of the American Revolution and its prophetic "Proclaim Liberty" inscription, have made it the most cherished and revered symbol of American Freedom.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Birthplace of Liberty

The Liberty Bell in the Liberty Bell Pavilion on Independence Mall.

This postcard is from 2011.

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Fairmount Park, Multiview

Philadelphia
Fairmount Park

The park was the site of the Contennial Exposition of 1876.  Memorial Hall, is one of the beautiful monuments still standing.  The locals use the park for recreational activities, as it is the largest manicured park in the United States.
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The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States.

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Rocky Balboa Statue

Philadelphia

Rocky
The character who represents the courageous spirit of th great City of Philadelphia and the Brotherhood of its People.

The Rocky Statue, sculpted by A. Thomas Schomberg, is titles "Thunder in the Heart" and found at the Spectrum in the heart of Philly's Sports Complexes.
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Before Rocky III, released on May 28, 1982, Stallone commissioned A. Thomas Schomberg to create a bronze statue of Rocky.  It was installed atop the steps for the filming of Rocky III and was ultimately relocated at the bottom of the steps. 

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Zoological Gardens

Flower Bed and Reptile House, Zoological Gardens, Philadelphia, Pa.

The Zoological Garden is located in Fairmount Park on the west side of the Schuylkill River, stretching over 33 acres.  It contains a large collection of wild animals, birds and reptiles from all over the world.
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The Philadelphia Zoo is now 42-acres with victorian gardens and is home to more than 1300 animals, many of them rare and endangered.

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Phillies, Stadium

***Make sure to read till the end of the description!

Phillies, Philadelphia

Citizen Bank Park,  home of the Philadelphia Phillies opened to delighted fans in April of 2004.  Not your average ballpark, this exciting new stadium packs an unrivalled entertainment punch.  It boasts real grass, state-of the art technology, angled seating, rooftop bleachers and Philadelphia culinary delicacies galore.  moose can run 35 miles per hour and can easily swim 10 miles.

Photo: David Schofield
2010.

And yes, the last line of the postcard is written on the card, just like I wrote it here!!  Most 'error' cards are pretty small, this one is fantastic!  In 2011 I was able to purchase another one of these postcards, this time with no error.  

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, World's Largest Pinball Machine

The Franklin Institue Science Museum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"The World's Largest Pinball Machine"
The world's largest pinball machine invites visitors to start a billiard ball on a roller coaster course.  The ball sets other parts of the machine into motion, demonstrating many transformations of mechanical energy and a delightful chain of physical events.
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The Franklin Institute (named after the noted American scientist and statesman Benjamin Franklin) is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the United States, dating to 1824. 

Titanic - Surpassing the Greatest Buildings, Olympic and Titanic

Surpassing the Greatest Buildings and Memorials of Earth
The White Star Line's New Triple-screw Steamers

"Olympic" "Titanic"
Largest and Finest in the World
(See Over)

the back reads:

Interesting Comparisons
read from left to right

1. Bunker Hill Monument, Boston - - 221 Feet High
2. Public Buildings, Philadelphia  - - 534 Feet High
3.  Washington Monument, Washington - - 555 Feet High
4. Metropolitan Tower, New York - - 700 Feet High
5. New Woolworth Bldg, New York - - 750 Feet High
6. White Star Line's Triple Screw Steamers Olympic and Titanic - - 882 1/2 Feet Long
7. Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, Germany - - 516 Feet High
8. Grand Pyramid, Gizeh, Africa - - 451 Feet High
9. St. Peter's Church, Rome, Italy - - 448 Feet High

This postcard is a pre-sinking Advertising Titanic / Olympic postcard

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Franklin Field and the Downtown Skyline

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Franklin Field
The University of Pennsylvania's historic football stadium, hosted the best in collegiate and professional competition for most of the century.  Originally opened in 1895, it was rebuilt 72 years ago.  It overlooks the downtown skyline.
2011

Pennsylvania - Greetings From Philadelphia, Large Letter

Greetings from
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Philadelphia's "Old City" is considered America's most historical square mile.
The City of Brotherly Love
2011

Pennsylvania - The Barclay, Rittenhouse Square

The Barclay
Philadelphia's newest and smartest hotel.  Center city on Rittenhouse Square.  Convenient to shops and theatres.  Superior facilities for dining and entertaining.