What was Independence Hall in Philadelphia originally called during the American Revolution?

Independence Hall was originally called the Pennsylvania State House during the American Revolution.

The building was constructed in Philadelphia as the seat of the colonial legislature of the Province of Pennsylvania. Construction began in 1732, and the main building was completed in 1753. Its original name reflected its governmental function rather than the later national events associated with it.

The Second Continental Congress met there, and Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in the building on July 4, 1776. The Constitutional Convention also met there in 1787 while drafting the United States Constitution.

The name Independence Hall became widely associated with the site after the American Revolution. The building is now the centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.