Philadelphia is one of the largest cities in Pennsylvania, located along major rivers like the Delaware. It attracts many tourists and businesses because of its rich history, culture, and landmarks that tell the story not just of the city but of the nation. Originally occupied by Native Americans, Philadelphia was first settled by the Dutch and later governed by William Penn in 1681. Penn established freedom of religion and self-government, and gave the city its name meaning "brotherly love". Philadelphia served as the temporary capital of the new United States from 1790-1800, and remains an important center of history, business, and trade today.

1. A Glimpse At
Philadelphia’s Past
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2. Philadelphia is one of the biggest cities in Pennsylvania. Its geography
is composed mainly of plains and different bodies of water slice across it
specifically major rivers like the Delaware river. The city attracts
various tourists, businessmen and migrants because of the history of
Philadelphia, its beauty, people and culture. People have so many
reasons to come visit Philadelphia. One important reason is because of
its history. The city is home to so many museums and important
historical landmarks. These historical places do not jest tell the story of
Philadelphia but of the entire country as well. The city also holds various
parks, museums, and business centers which makes it one of the largest
metropolitan areas in the country.
Here’s a brief background on the history of Philadelphia:
Philadelphia was first occupied by the Delaware Indians But when the
European explorers came the Dutch were the first to put up a settlement
in Philadelphia. They built various structures and forts around the area
which they called the New Netherland colony.
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3. The area was composed of New Jersey and Philadelphia. Soon after, the
established colony started to organize its own form of government,
religion, set of practices and culture. The colony was then governed in a
more independent manner. In 1681 however, the entire colony was
ceded to William Penn. his is in partial payment for the debt of Charles
II of England. Despite the session, William Penn still paid the local
Americans for the land in order to maintain peaceful relations with them.
Penn gave the settlement the name Philadelphia which was Greek for
love or friendship and brotherhood.
Freedom of religion was one
of the biggest contributions
of Penn to Philadelphia.
Penn had to leave in 1701
but before he did, he wrote a
charter for the cityhood of
Philadelphia. From 1790-
1800 Philadelphia was the
temporary capital of the
United states until the White
house and the Capitol were
completed in Washington
DC. But the city is still a
major center of business and
trade until today. The
history of Philadelphia is
one of the reasons why it has
remained strong through the
years.
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