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Look into my Eyes!

The Philadelphia City Hall was designed by John McArthur, Jr. in the Second Empire style. Construction began in 1871 and finished in 1901. It was the tallest habitable building in the world until 1908. The central tower is topped by a statue of William Penn sculpted by Alexander Milne Calder. The statue happens to be the tallest on top of any building.

 

It is on the National Register #76001666, and also a National Historic Landmark.

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Uploaded on July 27, 2010
Taken on May 21, 2010