Philadelphia (English: Philadelphia) is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, United States, is the center of the Delaware Valley metropolitan area, the urban area extends from the Delaware River in the east to the west of the Skukil River, with an area of 369.3km².
Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most historic cities in United States, having been the capital of United States before Washington D.C. was founded from 1790 to 1800, so it has a very important place in United States history.
This is a group of prints from the 18th century that focus on the beauty of Philadelphia.
At that time, Philadelphia, United States, was the most advanced city in the world. From these prints, we can see Philadelphia's advanced urban design, abundant greenery, and strong cultural atmosphere.
Let's take a look.
1. The engraving was completed around 1770 and depicts the landscape of Philadelphia in United States at that time. Philadelphia was the site of two Continental Congresses and was one of the largest and most advanced cities in the United States in the 18th century.
2. The content of the engraving is the Independence Memorial in Philadelphia, United States, which was also the state capitol at that time. The edifice was completed in 1753. In 1776, the United States's Declaration of Independence was adopted here, which gave the building a unique historical significance.
3. Print, panorama of Philadelphia in the eighteenth century. This print depicts a panoramic view of Philadelphia across the Schuylkill River toward west Philadelphia.
4. Print, panorama of Philadelphia in the 18th century. This print depicts a panoramic view of Philadelphia from the top of the State Capitol (Independence Hall) toward the Delaware River to the south. Judging by the prints, the streets and houses are well planned, well organized, and the greenery is sufficient, and one has to admire the advanced vision of the urban designers of the time.
5. Print, panorama of Philadelphia in the 18th century. Panoramic view of East Philadelphia from the top of the State Capitol.
6. Print, panorama of Philadelphia in the eighteenth century. Panoramic view of north Philadelphia from the top of the State Capitol.
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