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"A Map of Philadelphia and Adjacent Regions," circa 1750.
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A hand-drawn map of the city of Philadelphia and surrounding areas. At the top of the map is a large drawing of Independence Hall.

Credit: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division

This circa 1750 map of the Philadelphia area shows the grid pattern design of the city, laid out by Thomas Holme in the 1680s.

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