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Things to do in Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Attractions

• Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
  Living for about six years from 1838 to 1844 in Philadelphia, Poe dedicated his life to writing.  Many of his tales such as "Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "The Pit and the Pendulum" were written while he lived on North 7th Street. Subsequently, congress chose this site as a national memorial to Edgar Poe life and times. The Poe house provides a eight-minute film on Poe's life, biology and critical information. A tour can be taken to walk through the house were Poe actually lived. The house remains unfurnished because all of his belongings have vanished.
  
  
• Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
  The central bank is a network of 12 banks which are responsible for the Third District covering eastern Pennsylvania, state of Delaware, and southern New Jersey. Philadelphia was the home of the first bank of the United States. Consisting of depository institutions, local business, consumers, investors creates a varied constituency. Several exhibits are available for viewing such as the Money in Motion which helps the visitor understand the complex relationships of money, banking and the Federal Reserve.
  
  
• Franklin Court
  Moving from Boston to Philadelphia at the age of 17, Franklin is perhaps the most fascinating personality in revolutionary times. Aside from begin a great statesman, he was a printer, inventor, author, Postmaster, publisher and much more. Today, visitors can view the area where the Postal Service Museum, Franklin and Print Shop are all located. Take a journey below the court and discover a museum filled with paintings, glass harmonica, a piece written by Mozart, and other Franklin inventions.