Editing Carpenters Hall (section)

== Preservation and Restoration ==

The Carpenters' Company has maintained continuous ownership of Carpenters' Hall since its construction, making the building unusual among colonial landmarks in remaining with its original organization. This continuity has ensured the building's preservation, though it has also meant that alterations and updates occurred over the centuries according to the Company's needs rather than historical preservation standards. In the 1850s, the Company undertook a major restoration to return the building to something closer to its 18th-century appearance, removing later additions and restoring original architectural features.<ref name="tinkcom"/>

The building underwent additional restoration in preparation for the United States Bicentennial in 1976, when renewed interest in Revolutionary-era sites brought millions of visitors to Philadelphia. The interior first-floor room has been restored to approximate its appearance during the First Continental Congress, with reproduction furnishings based on historical research. The second floor retains its function as the Carpenters' Company's meeting space and library, continuing traditions that stretch back to the colonial period. The Company continues to operate as a professional organization, maintaining membership standards and participating in civic activities, while also stewarding one of Philadelphia's most significant historic sites.<ref name="gallery"/>