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'''History of Philadelphia''' covers the rich past of the City of Brotherly Love, from its indigenous Lenape inhabitants through William Penn's founding in 1682, its central role in the American Revolution, and its evolution into a modern metropolis.

Philadelphia served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800 and has been the site of pivotal moments in American history, including the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

== Subcategories ==
* [[:Category:Pre-Colonial Era|Pre-Colonial Era]] - Lenape people and early settlements
* [[:Category:Colonial Era|Colonial Era]] - Swedish, Dutch, and English colonial periods
* [[:Category:Revolutionary Era|Revolutionary Era]] - Independence and the founding of the nation
* [[:Category:19th Century Philadelphia|19th Century]] - Industrial growth and Civil War
* [[:Category:20th Century Philadelphia|20th Century]] - Modern Philadelphia
* [[:Category:21st Century Philadelphia|21st Century]] - Contemporary history

== See also ==
* [[Timeline of Philadelphia history]]
* [[:Category:People|Notable Philadelphians]]
* [[:Category:Landmarks|Historic landmarks]]

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