Note 1 — FOUR: RAMBLES ABOUT THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE
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A building to the east of Independence Hall was completed in 1791. In this building, which was the Philadelphia City Hall until 1854, the Supreme Court of the United States held its first session, February 7, 1791.
In 1813 the arcades connecting the main building with the wings were removed, and new buildings were erected which connected Independence Hall with the corner buildings.
In 1816 the city of Philadelphia became the owner of the whole property.