Independence Hall is a historic building located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the adoption of the United States Constitution in 1787. The building is now a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is
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. The building, which is the centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park, was designated a World Heritage Site in 1979. It is an example of American Georgian architecture, which is characterized by symmetry, classical proportions, and exposed brick with stone masonry accents.