Mar 11, 2026 - Culture

On this date: Philadelphia moves toward self-governance

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Historical black-and-white map titled "A Plan of the City of Philadelphia" (1776) showing Philadelphia along the Delaware River with numerous piers, Windmill Island offshore, and an inset of Delaware Bay.

A map of Philadelphia from 1776. Photo: Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG Via Getty

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