Arch Street Meeting House

In 1693 this property was given by Wiliam Penn to fellow Quakers for use as a burial ground. The wall surrounding it was built to keep out meandering cows and rowdy boys.

The Meeting House dates to 1804 (expanded 1811) and was built to accommodate Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, a gathering of Quakers from eastern PA, South Jersey, Delaware, and northern Maryland.

The building is still used for that purpose, for worship on a weekly basis by a local Quaker congregation, and serves as a Quaker interpretive center.

Location: 4th and Arch
Website: http://www.archstreetfriends.org/

Masonic Temple

A showcase of grand, almost mythical, architecture and design

The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia was constructed in 1873. It has been called one of the great "wonders" of the Masonic world. Adorned with some of the finest artifacts of Freemasonry and magnificent Lodge rooms based on themes of the ancient architectural world, the Masonic Temple connects us with our past by outwardly displaying our Masonic traditions and values.

Experience the magic of the Masonic Temple. You will not be disappointed.

Slideshow
Experience the beauty of the Masonic Temple. - Virtual tour on Flickr

Location
Across from City Hall
One North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Hours of Operation
Open Tue - Fri with tours 11 a.m. and 2 and 3 p.m.
Open Sat (except July and August) with tours at 10 and 11 a.m.