When did William Penn arrive in the Delaware Valley to establish Philadelphia?
William Penn arrived in the Delaware Valley in 1682. He purchased land from the Lenape people under an elm tree at Shackamaxon, now part of Fishtown.
Questions about Philadelphia
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where was the Declaration of Independence adopted and when did it happen?
The Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence inside Pennsylvania State House in 1776. Thomas Jefferson wrote the document from his apartment on Market Street near the meeting hall.
What year did Philadelphia serve as the nation's capital before Washington D.C. was constructed?
Philadelphia served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800 while Washington D.C. was being constructed. The Constitutional Convention ratified the U.S. Constitution on the 17th of September 1787 within the city limits.
How many residents were there when Philadelphia population peaked in 1950?
By 1950, the population peaked at over two million residents before declining with industry restructuring. African American population grew from 31,699 to 219,559 between 1880 and 1930 due to the Great Migration.
Which building became the tallest structure in Philadelphia after surpassing City Hall in 1987?
One Liberty Place became the tallest building in 1987 after surpassing City Hall which had stood since 1901. The Comcast Technology Center reached completion in 2018 as the tallest building outside Manhattan and Chicago.
When did the Live Aid concert occur at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia?
Live Aid concert occurred at John F. Kennedy Stadium on the 13th of July 1985 drawing global attention. The event took place during a period where the Philadelphia metropolitan area produced a gross metropolitan product of US$479 billion in recent estimates.