Symposium on the Restoration of Philadelphia City Hall

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MONUMENTAL! Symposium on the History and Restoration of Philadelphia City Hall
November 4-6th, 2011
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Online Registration will close Thursday, Nov 3rd at midnight.
You can still register in person at the event with payment by cash or check only.

At the time of its construction, Philadelphia City Hall was a monumental feat of artistic, technological and civic will. Modern in every aspect of its design, the construction project spanned over thirty years producing a structure extraordinary in concept.

Until the turn of the twentieth century, Philadelphia City Hall was also the tallest occupied building in the world and, before the construction of the Pentagon, also the largest government administrative building of any kind in the United States. The superb craftsmanship and genius of City Hall's construction are exemplary, and the grand effort to propose and finally complete this colossal and magnificent structure has been overlooked and unappreciated for more than a century.

This three-day Symposium will look at the history of this Colossus and at the extensive efforts to rehabilitate and restore the exterior marble and granite facades, its windows, roofs, and extensive iron work, as well as the conservation work of its herculean marble and bronze sculptures. Also included will be behind-the-scenes guided tours of interior spaces. Participants will rediscover a landmark which is literally at the center of William Penn's original plan of Philadelphia.

**AIA CEU Credits are available for this event**

SYMPOSIUM Schedule

Friday November 4

Philadelphia City Hall, Mayor's Reception Room (Room 201) - entrance at northeast corner

Please bring identification for entry into City Hall

5:00 - 6:00 Registration

6:00 - 7:00 Welcoming address by Mayor of Philadelphia, Honorable Michael A. Nutter

Keynote speaker Michael Lewis

7:00 - 8:00 Reception in Conversation Hall (Room 202)

Saturday November 5

University of Pennsylvania, School of Design (Meyerson Hall)

8:00 - 9:00 Registration

9:00 - 12:00 Session 1 : Designing A Monument

12:00 - 1:30 Lunch Break

1:30 - 4:30 Session 2 : Preservation and the Future

6:00 - 8:00 Reception - Athenaeum of Philadelphia

Sunday November 6

Philadelphia City Hall, East Portal - Visitors' Center

10:00 - 2:00 Guided Tours of City Hall and Demonstrations

Please bring identification for entry into City Hall

Tours start every 20: Sign-up for tour timeslots at registration/check-in. This 2 1/2 hour tour includes some stairs - walking shoes are highly recommended!

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Symposium Tickets*

Register Online (credit card required): http://philacityhallsymposium.ticketleap.com/monumental/

Register by Mail (Payment by check only): download registration form

* Registration and tickets required for all events

FULL 3-day event $75

Student 3-day ticket $25

Friday, Nov 4th one day ticket

- City Hall Opening Reception $25

Saturday, Nov 5th one day ticket

- Lectures and Athenaeum Reception $55

-Saturday Nov 5th Lectures now free to students
(must have valid student ID, registration required, does not include Saturday evening reception)