Timeline Of Philadelphia
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 17th-18th centuries * 1682 – Philadelphia founded as capital of the English Crown Province of Pennsylvania by William Penn. * 1689 – William Penn Charter School founded. * 1691 – Appointment of first mayor, Humphrey Morrey, by Penn. * 1700 – Swedish Lutheran Gloria Dei Church consecrated. * 1710 – Town Hall built. * 1711 – Trinity Church built. * 1719 – ''American Weekly Mercury'' newspaper begins publication. * 1722 – James Logan becomes mayor. * 1728 ** ''Pennsylvania Gazette'' newspaper begins publication. ** Printer Benjamin Franklin in business. * 1731 – Library Company of Philadelphia established * 1735 – Pennsylvania State House built. * 1736 – Union Fire Company formed * 1740 – Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel founded. * 1742 ** ''The Pennsylvania Journal'' newspaper begins publication. ** October: Philadelphia Election Riot. * 1743 – Philosophical Society founded ...
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