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Liberty Bell
Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
Pennsylvania
The Liberty Bell rang out for important events during the Revolutionary War and America's Federal period, but did not acquire its famous name until the 1830's, when it became a symbol for the abolitionist movement.
Pennsylvania Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
Pennsylvania
19130
Designed by John Haviland and opened in 1829, Eastern State is considered to be the world's first true penitentiary.