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Hall tower rings out again
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[Philadelphia Inquirer] - It preserved the historical integrity of the steeple, which dates to 1828, when the city hired Greek Revivalist architect William Strickland to rebuild the original wooden one; the new steeple at the time also got a new clock, by Isaiah Lukens
Renovations completed, Hall bell to toll Saturday
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[Philadelphia Daily News] - The tower, designed by architect William Strickland, dates to The original tower was removed in the late 18th century after it was found to be structurally unsound. The Park Service's next project will be a renovation of the Benjamin Franklin
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The building also houses the tomb of its architect, William Strickland, and is the burial site of U.S. President James K. Polk and his wife. "Women's right to vote was ratified in the halls of that building," Hood said. ...
Watchdog has 'no confidence' in B.C. ministry's review of child...
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A judge found that the ministry recklessly disregarded its responsibility when it removed four children from their mother’s care and accused her of being...
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