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First Bank Reopens After $43M Restoration | Philadelphia News
After a $43 million restoration, the First Bank of the United States—Alexander Hamilton’s crowning financial achievement—is reopening its doors for the first time in over 20 years, timed perfectly for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The historic rotunda, with its golden vaulted ceiling and 240 cleaned glass panes, now boasts modern amenities like elevators and ADA-compliant restrooms, all while honoring Stephen Girard’s original vision. Funded largely by the Great American Outdoors Act, the renovation blends historic grandeur with contemporary functionality. Visitors…
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