UNESCO WHS - Independence Hall Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Independence Hall - Philadelphia - The Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Constitution of the United States (1787) were both signed in this building in Philadelphia. The universal principles of freedom and democracy set forth in these documents are of fundamental importance to American history and have also had a profound impact on law-makers around the world. The building was completed in 1753 as the Pennsylvania State House, and served as the capitol for the Province and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania until the state capital moved to Lancaster in 1799. World Heritage Sites in the USA - Name: Independence Hall Country: United States of America Location: Philadelphia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Inscription: 1979 Category: Cultural (vi) Unesco Ref: 78 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.