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Old State House later called Independence Hall in Philadelphia 1700s. Hand-colored steel engraving Stock Photo

RMA8WKM3–Old State House later called Independence Hall in Philadelphia 1700s. Hand-colored steel engraving

1700s 1770s ENGRAVING OF CARPENTERS HALL PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA IN 1790 Stock Photo

RMF14F8Y–1700s 1770s ENGRAVING OF CARPENTERS HALL PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA IN 1790

Lenten carnival, Philadelphia, colonial America, 1700s. Illustration by Howard Pyle, 1901 Stock Photo

RMKD3R8R–Lenten carnival, Philadelphia, colonial America, 1700s. Illustration by Howard Pyle, 1901

Judge Chew, a Tory, lived in large stone house, in Germantown, where British officers often spent an afternoon or evening. Stock Photo

RFBXPRBY–Judge Chew, a Tory, lived in large stone house, in Germantown, where British officers often spent an afternoon or evening.

An old engraving of people strolling in the grounds at the rear of Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in the 1700s. It is from an American history book of 1895. Independence Hall is a historic civic building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and ratified in 1788 by America's Founding Fathers. The building was completed in 1753 as the Pennsylvania State House. It served as the first capitol of both the United States and of the Province and later the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Stock Photo

RM2T9C54X–An old engraving of people strolling in the grounds at the rear of Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in the 1700s. It is from an American history book of 1895. Independence Hall is a historic civic building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and ratified in 1788 by America's Founding Fathers. The building was completed in 1753 as the Pennsylvania State House. It served as the first capitol of both the United States and of the Province and later the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia, colonial inn, the City Tavern, halftone print, Pennsylvania, circa 1908. Stock Photo

RMCWB7MG–Philadelphia, colonial inn, the City Tavern, halftone print, Pennsylvania, circa 1908.

National historic site of Independence Hall showing the colonial Assembly Room in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Stock Photo

RMBK49B4–National historic site of Independence Hall showing the colonial Assembly Room in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, colonial inn, the London Coffee House, halftone print, Pennsylvania, circa 1908. Stock Photo

RMCWB35B–Philadelphia, colonial inn, the London Coffee House, halftone print, Pennsylvania, circa 1908.

Historic 1730 Home From The Colonial American Time Period Philadelphia PA USA Stock Photo

RFA71T0F–Historic 1730 Home From The Colonial American Time Period Philadelphia PA USA

RMBTK7JD–Philadelphia, colonial inn, the City Tavern, halftone print, Pennsylvania, circa 1908.

1700s 1702 EDWARD SHIPPEN THE FIRST ELECTED MAYOR OF PHILADELPHIA LOOKING AT CAMERA Stock Photo

RMDC0W0W–1700s 1702 EDWARD SHIPPEN THE FIRST ELECTED MAYOR OF PHILADELPHIA LOOKING AT CAMERA

An engraving from a portrait of Sir William Keith, he served as Colonial Governor of Pennsylvania from 1717 to 1726, he is most well noted for his encouragement of Benjamin Franklin to start a printing business in Philadelphia at age 17, however he never provided Franklin with the backing the promised, he ended up leaving his family in Pennsylvania in order to flee creditors, Pennsylvania, 1750. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKK4RXE–An engraving from a portrait of Sir William Keith, he served as Colonial Governor of Pennsylvania from 1717 to 1726, he is most well noted for his encouragement of Benjamin Franklin to start a printing business in Philadelphia at age 17, however he never provided Franklin with the backing the promised, he ended up leaving his family in Pennsylvania in order to flee creditors, Pennsylvania, 1750. From the New York Public Library.

1700s 1770s JULY 4, 1776 SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE PHILADELPHIA BY THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS Stock Photo

RMDC0RK2–1700s 1770s JULY 4, 1776 SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE PHILADELPHIA BY THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS

RFA71T30–Historic 1730 Home From The Colonial American Time Period Philadelphia PA USA

1700s 1777 BETSY ROSS GEORGE WASHINGTON FIRST AMERICAN FLAG STARS & STRIPES PHILADELPHIA ILLUSTRATION BY J FERRIS COLOR HALFTONE - kh13302 CPC001 HARS REVOLUTIONARY COPY SPACE HALF-LENGTH LADIES PERSONS INSPIRATION CARING MALES STRIPES FREEDOM WARS BETSY ROSS AND 1776 WAR OF INDEPENDENCE SEAMSTRESS STARS AND STRIPES STYLISH REVOLT AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1770s 1777 BETSY ROSS COLONIES CREATIVITY JUVENILES RED WHITE AND BLUE 1700s OLD FASHIONED Stock Photo

RMT62X25–1700s 1777 BETSY ROSS GEORGE WASHINGTON FIRST AMERICAN FLAG STARS & STRIPES PHILADELPHIA ILLUSTRATION BY J FERRIS COLOR HALFTONE - kh13302 CPC001 HARS REVOLUTIONARY COPY SPACE HALF-LENGTH LADIES PERSONS INSPIRATION CARING MALES STRIPES FREEDOM WARS BETSY ROSS AND 1776 WAR OF INDEPENDENCE SEAMSTRESS STARS AND STRIPES STYLISH REVOLT AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1770s 1777 BETSY ROSS COLONIES CREATIVITY JUVENILES RED WHITE AND BLUE 1700s OLD FASHIONED

Opened in 1753, Philadelphia's Independence Hall is where the United States Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and adopted. Stock Photo

RF2BJF633–Opened in 1753, Philadelphia's Independence Hall is where the United States Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and adopted.

1700s 1735 DELAWARE RIVER AND CITY SKYLINE FROM NEW JERSEY ILLUSTRATION FROM AN OLD LITHOGRAPH BY F J WADE PHILADELPHIA PA USA - p3585 LAN001 HARS 1700s BLACK AND WHITE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE OLD FASHIONED RIVERS Stock Photo

RM2PG5DR6–1700s 1735 DELAWARE RIVER AND CITY SKYLINE FROM NEW JERSEY ILLUSTRATION FROM AN OLD LITHOGRAPH BY F J WADE PHILADELPHIA PA USA - p3585 LAN001 HARS 1700s BLACK AND WHITE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE OLD FASHIONED RIVERS

Well preserved street of houses from the 1700s, Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia Stock Photo

RMTRGTRR–Well preserved street of houses from the 1700s, Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia

1700s ENGRAVING OF INDEPENDENCE HALL IN PHILADELPHIA 1776 Stock Photo

RMBRA9B2–1700s ENGRAVING OF INDEPENDENCE HALL IN PHILADELPHIA 1776

Quaker meeting house and Academy on South Fourth Street in colonial Philadelphia 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAE1RWE–Quaker meeting house and Academy on South Fourth Street in colonial Philadelphia 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut

1770s 1700s OFFICERS OF THE FRENCH CONTINGENT TO CONTINENTAL ARMY CIRCA 1780 AT INDEPENDENCE HALL PHILADELPHIA Stock Photo

RMDC0M5G–1770s 1700s OFFICERS OF THE FRENCH CONTINGENT TO CONTINENTAL ARMY CIRCA 1780 AT INDEPENDENCE HALL PHILADELPHIA

RMKD3R8X–Lenten carnival, Philadelphia, colonial America, 1700s. Illustration by Howard Pyle, 1901

1700s 1720s DRAWING OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN’S PRINTING PRESS - q73299 CPC001 HARS PUBLISHING Stock Photo

RMM66PC8–1700s 1720s DRAWING OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN’S PRINTING PRESS - q73299 CPC001 HARS PUBLISHING

An old engraving of The Slate Roof House, the colonial home of William Penn, a mansion that stood on 2nd Street north of Walnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA from about 1687 until its demolition in 1867. It is from an American history book of 1895. The house was notable for its slate roof, which was a rarity in early Philadelphia. For two years (1699-1701), William Penn rented the house for use as a city residence. William Penn (1644 –1718) was an English writer, religious thinker, and influential Quaker who founded the Province of Pennsylvania during the British colonial era. Stock Photo

RM2T9C52C–An old engraving of The Slate Roof House, the colonial home of William Penn, a mansion that stood on 2nd Street north of Walnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA from about 1687 until its demolition in 1867. It is from an American history book of 1895. The house was notable for its slate roof, which was a rarity in early Philadelphia. For two years (1699-1701), William Penn rented the house for use as a city residence. William Penn (1644 –1718) was an English writer, religious thinker, and influential Quaker who founded the Province of Pennsylvania during the British colonial era.

RMBTJTHK–Philadelphia, colonial inn, the London Coffee House, halftone print, Pennsylvania, circa 1908.

Homestead of Hopewell Forge workers in 1700's Stock Photo

RF2DJKRJA–Homestead of Hopewell Forge workers in 1700's

Still life of 18th century tavern scene Stock Photo

RFE94J4Y–Still life of 18th century tavern scene

BROADSIDE LETTER ANNOUNCING FRANKLIN'S ARRIVAL IN PHILADELPHIA FROM LONDON AND HIS IDEAS ON “‘PREPAREDNESS, MAY 8, 1775 from the book The iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909 compiled from original sources and illustrated by photo-intaglio reproductions of important maps, plans, views, and documents in public and private collections - Volume 4 Stock Photo

RF2JF67XW–BROADSIDE LETTER ANNOUNCING FRANKLIN'S ARRIVAL IN PHILADELPHIA FROM LONDON AND HIS IDEAS ON “‘PREPAREDNESS, MAY 8, 1775 from the book The iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909 compiled from original sources and illustrated by photo-intaglio reproductions of important maps, plans, views, and documents in public and private collections - Volume 4

CLOCK INDEPENDENCE HALL PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA Stock Photo

RMCMRN97–CLOCK INDEPENDENCE HALL PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA

Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge Oliver Ellsworth (1745 - 1807) - the third US Chief Justice (1796 - 1800). Stock Photo

RMCFNKKX–Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge Oliver Ellsworth (1745 - 1807) - the third US Chief Justice (1796 - 1800).

1777 OCTOBER 4TH BRITISH SOLDIERS FIRING MUSKET VOLLEY REENACTMENT CHEW HOUSE BATTLE OF GERMANTOWN PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA USA Stock Photo

RMCMRJ4M–1777 OCTOBER 4TH BRITISH SOLDIERS FIRING MUSKET VOLLEY REENACTMENT CHEW HOUSE BATTLE OF GERMANTOWN PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA USA

Elfreths Alley, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Stock Photo

RMA6N796–Elfreths Alley, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

RFA71T3C–Historic 1730 Home From The Colonial American Time Period Philadelphia PA USA

RF2BJF66B–Opened in 1753, Philadelphia's Independence Hall is where the United States Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and adopted.

Philadelphia, USA - May 27, 2019: Well preserved street of houses from the 1700s, still in use, in Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia Stock Photo

RM2CJ4WKC–Philadelphia, USA - May 27, 2019: Well preserved street of houses from the 1700s, still in use, in Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia

Colonists tearing down the royal arms from Independence Hall July 8 1776 in celebration of American independence. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAEXPCC–Colonists tearing down the royal arms from Independence Hall July 8 1776 in celebration of American independence. Hand-colored woodcut

An old engraving depicting The Treaty of Penn with the Indians (or Penn's Treaty with the Indians at Shackamaxon (present-day Fishtown), Pennsylvania, USA in 1683. It is from an American history book of 1895. William Penn entering into the treaty with Tamanend, a chief of the Lenape (Delaware Indian) Turtle Clan, under an elm tree near the village of Shackamaxon. The peace between the Lenape Turtle Clan and Penn’s successors would endure for over 70 years, until the Penn’s Creek Massacre of 1755. Stock Photo

RM2T9C51T–An old engraving depicting The Treaty of Penn with the Indians (or Penn's Treaty with the Indians at Shackamaxon (present-day Fishtown), Pennsylvania, USA in 1683. It is from an American history book of 1895. William Penn entering into the treaty with Tamanend, a chief of the Lenape (Delaware Indian) Turtle Clan, under an elm tree near the village of Shackamaxon. The peace between the Lenape Turtle Clan and Penn’s successors would endure for over 70 years, until the Penn’s Creek Massacre of 1755.

RMCFNB8Y–Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge Oliver Ellsworth (1745 - 1807) - the third US Chief Justice (1796 - 1800).

RMCMRJ4J–1777 OCTOBER 4TH BRITISH SOLDIERS FIRING MUSKET VOLLEY REENACTMENT CHEW HOUSE BATTLE OF GERMANTOWN PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA USA

RMA6N794–Elfreths Alley, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

RFA71T49–Historic 1730 Home From The Colonial American Time Period Philadelphia PA USA

PAINTING OF THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE JULY 4 1776 BY TRUMBULL Stock Photo

RMBRA1EF–PAINTING OF THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE JULY 4 1776 BY TRUMBULL

RF2BJF6HX–Opened in 1753, Philadelphia's Independence Hall is where the United States Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and adopted.

Crowds outside Independence Hall hearing John Nixon read the Declaration of Independence July 4 1776. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA27NHK–Crowds outside Independence Hall hearing John Nixon read the Declaration of Independence July 4 1776. Hand-colored woodcut

RMCFPB6R–Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge Oliver Ellsworth (1745 - 1807) - the third US Chief Justice (1796 - 1800).

RFA71T20–Historic 1730 Home From The Colonial American Time Period Philadelphia PA USA

RF2BJF6C5–Opened in 1753, Philadelphia's Independence Hall is where the United States Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and adopted.

Colonial book-worm in the old Philadelphia library, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMD94W09–Colonial book-worm in the old Philadelphia library, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut

RMCFPGAW–Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge Oliver Ellsworth (1745 - 1807) - the third US Chief Justice (1796 - 1800).

RF2BJF6BN–Opened in 1753, Philadelphia's Independence Hall is where the United States Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and adopted.

Bridge over Front Street at Arch Street in Philadelphia 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMB256TB–Bridge over Front Street at Arch Street in Philadelphia 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut

Vintage portrait painting of American statesman and judge John Rutledge (1739 - 1800) - the second US Chief Justice (July - December 1795). Stock Photo

RMCFED6F–Vintage portrait painting of American statesman and judge John Rutledge (1739 - 1800) - the second US Chief Justice (July - December 1795).

Colonists reading newspapers in the Philadelphia library 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a Howard Pyle illustration Stock Photo

RMA27P3K–Colonists reading newspapers in the Philadelphia library 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a Howard Pyle illustration

Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge John Rutledge (1739 - 1800) - the second US Chief Justice (July - December 1795). Stock Photo

RMCFEN1F–Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge John Rutledge (1739 - 1800) - the second US Chief Justice (July - December 1795).

Benjamin Franklin in a colonial drawing-room. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration Stock Photo

RMDX8N2D–Benjamin Franklin in a colonial drawing-room. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration

Opening prayer of the First Continental Congress in Carpenters Hall Philadelphia 1774. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA4KK7J–Opening prayer of the First Continental Congress in Carpenters Hall Philadelphia 1774. Hand-colored woodcut

Benjamin Franklin's bookshop next to Christ Church in Philadelphia. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMDXA1WN–Benjamin Franklin's bookshop next to Christ Church in Philadelphia. Hand-colored woodcut

Typical Quaker in early Pennsylvania. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA8FDJD–Typical Quaker in early Pennsylvania. Hand-colored woodcut

One-room school in colonial Pennsylvania 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAE1RX4–One-room school in colonial Pennsylvania 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut

Carpenters Hall Philadelphia where the First Continental Congress met. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAKFG1C–Carpenters Hall Philadelphia where the First Continental Congress met. Hand-colored woodcut

Young Benjamin Franklin carrying his typecases into Philadelphia. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMB8G85A–Young Benjamin Franklin carrying his typecases into Philadelphia. Hand-colored woodcut

Map of the Philadelphia area, Valley Forge, and the Brandywine. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMBM7YDH–Map of the Philadelphia area, Valley Forge, and the Brandywine. Hand-colored woodcut

Independence Hall in Philadelphia while the Continental Congress met to write the Declaration of Independence 1776. Color lithograph Stock Photo

RMA9YY01–Independence Hall in Philadelphia while the Continental Congress met to write the Declaration of Independence 1776. Color lithograph

Young Ben Franklin in a Philadelphia printing shop told to go to England by Pennsylvania Governor Keith. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAXJ2H4–Young Ben Franklin in a Philadelphia printing shop told to go to England by Pennsylvania Governor Keith. Hand-colored woodcut

Shoemaker farm the first farm in Germantown Pennsylvania Colony 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAG4EG4–Shoemaker farm the first farm in Germantown Pennsylvania Colony 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut

General Washington informed that the British crossed the Brandywine to occupy Philadelphia. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAYFMKN–General Washington informed that the British crossed the Brandywine to occupy Philadelphia. Hand-colored woodcut

Meschianza at Philadelphia 1778 a festival in the form of a medieval tournament for the British officers. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA9PR5T–Meschianza at Philadelphia 1778 a festival in the form of a medieval tournament for the British officers. Hand-colored woodcut

General Washington is brought the news that the British had crossed the Brandywine to occupy Philadelphia, 1777. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMMYPJ5X–General Washington is brought the news that the British had crossed the Brandywine to occupy Philadelphia, 1777. Hand-colored woodcut

Betsy Ross meeting with the committee about the design of the first United States flag. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA8FCX9–Betsy Ross meeting with the committee about the design of the first United States flag. Hand-colored woodcut

Thomas Jefferson reading his rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to Benjamin Franklin 1776. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration Stock Photo

RMAE5XC8–Thomas Jefferson reading his rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to Benjamin Franklin 1776. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration

Continental Congress leaving Independence Hall to hear reading of the Declaration of Independence 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of Howard Pyle illus. Stock Photo

RMA9PPWG–Continental Congress leaving Independence Hall to hear reading of the Declaration of Independence 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of Howard Pyle illus.

American garrison in Fort Mifflin holding the Delaware River 1777. Printed color woodcut Stock Photo

RMBB4KME–American garrison in Fort Mifflin holding the Delaware River 1777. Printed color woodcut

John Nixon reading the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia July 8 1776. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMB5N8BW–John Nixon reading the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia July 8 1776. Hand-colored woodcut

Bellman told to ring the Liberty Bell to announce the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia July 4 1776. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAC2GF9–Bellman told to ring the Liberty Bell to announce the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia July 4 1776. Hand-colored woodcut

Reading the Declaration of Independence to cheering colonists in Philadelphia July 4 1776. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA45H28–Reading the Declaration of Independence to cheering colonists in Philadelphia July 4 1776. Hand-colored woodcut

American Declaration of Independence 1776. Woodcut Stock Photo

RMA44XDF–American Declaration of Independence 1776. Woodcut

Delegates signing the Declaration of American Independence July 4 1776. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA8FENA–Delegates signing the Declaration of American Independence July 4 1776. Hand-colored woodcut

Signers of the Declaration of Independence with the drafting Committee in the middle 1776. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAE5XD3–Signers of the Declaration of Independence with the drafting Committee in the middle 1776. Hand-colored woodcut

Committee writing the Declaration of Independence 1776: Franklin, Jefferson, Livingston, Adams and Sherman (left-right). Hand-colored engraving Stock Photo

RMA45H1F–Committee writing the Declaration of Independence 1776: Franklin, Jefferson, Livingston, Adams and Sherman (left-right). Hand-colored engraving

Draft of the Declaration of Independence in the handwriting of Thomas Jefferson page 3. Woodcut with a watercolor wash Stock Photo

RMA64PH3–Draft of the Declaration of Independence in the handwriting of Thomas Jefferson page 3. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser protesting Stamp Act by replacing a royal tax stamp with a skull 1765. Woodcut with a watercolor wash Stock Photo

RMA9GJG8–Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser protesting Stamp Act by replacing a royal tax stamp with a skull 1765. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

Desk on which Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Hand-colored halftone Stock Photo

RMA64PH6–Desk on which Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Hand-colored halftone

Colonial philadelphia 1700s Stock Photos and Images

Colonial philadelphia 1700s Stock Photos and Images

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