Independence Library
Independence Library is a library in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Region, Pennsylvania which is located on South 7th Street. Independence Library is situated nearby to Constitution High School, as well as near the historic building Declaration House.- Opening hours:
Monday—Tuesday: 11:00 AM—7:00 PM
Wednesday—Friday: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays: closed - Type: Library
- Address: 18 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Wheelchair access: yes
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
Liberty Bell
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The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in Philadelphia. Liberty Bell is situated 700 feet southeast of Independence Library.
Independence Hall
Museum
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Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. Independence Hall is situated 880 feet southeast of Independence Library.
Philadelphia History Museum
Historic building
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The Philadelphia History Museum was a public history museum located in Center City, Philadelphia from 1938 until 2018. From 1938 until 2010, the museum was known as the Atwater Kent Museum.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old City and Washington Square West.
Old City
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Philadelphia's Old City is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.
Washington Square West
Neighborhood
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Washington Square West is a neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The neighborhood roughly corresponds to the area between 7th and Broad Streets and between Chestnut and South Streets, bordering on the Independence Mall…
Chinatown
Neighborhood
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Philadelphia Chinatown is a predominantly Asian American neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation supports the area.
Independence Library
- Category: education
- Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Region, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
39.95045° or 39° 57′ 2″ northLongitude
-75.15241° or 75° 9′ 9″ westOperator
Free Library of PhiladelphiaOpen location code
87F6XR2X+52OpenStreetMap ID
node 8588094480OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=libraryOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=yes
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In Other Languages
“Independence Library” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “獨立宮圖書館”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Constitution High School and Declaration House.
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