I was recently in Pennsylvania and had an hour or so to explore Philadelphia. I have been there once before, when I accompanied Andrea as went to Conshohocken to take an exam for medical school, but as I’m a history buff, I thought I’d take another short walk around town.

I walked up Market Street to the Philadelphia Town Hall.

Philadelphia Town Hall

Way up top is a statue of William Penn, the founder of the colony of Pennsylvania. If you’re looking for a closer looks at his fancy duds:

William Penn

As I wandered about, I discovered this nice little street, Quince Street, blessedly free of shawarma stands:

Quince Street

My favorite spot in historical Philadelphia is Independence Hall, where much of the debate that would determine the future of the United States for done. The statue is of Commodore John Barry, considered the father of the US Navy.

John Barry statue

And finally, Carpenter’s Hall that hosted the first Continental Congress in 1774:

Carpenter's Hall