Hidden Philadelphia: Billy Penn's hat

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Hidden Philadelphia
The statue of William Penn sits atop Philadelphia City Hall.

Perched atop city hall, the statue of Billy Penn is one of the most important symbols of Philadelphia. But there's something intriguing about its hat.



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The statue was hoisted onto Philadelphia's City Hall in 1894.



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