Independence Hall

The Conservation of American Heritage

Hasan Mohammad

Who, What, Where?O The hall is located by a bound of 520 Chestnut St

between 5th and 6th streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

O Independence hall remains the preeminent symbol of the historic and cultural stances assumed during the American Revolution and is a prominent icon at the park.

O The site of the iconic drafting and signing of the ‘Declaration of Independence’ in 1776, the hall stands firm as a reminder of the political and social climates that lead to the birth of a nation.

O The hall is part of the wider Independence National Historical Park

Mapped View

Note: Independence hall is located by a bound between 5th and 6th Streets

Independence Hall as World Heritage

O The hall was inscribed as a world heritage site in 1979.O Independence hall fulfils most of the selection criteria

including:• to exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a

span of time or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or landscape design (Criterion 2)

• to be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history (

• to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance. (Criterion 6)

Threats to independence Hall

O Independence hall remains heavily secure by a security force and adjacent law enforcement agencies .

O Recently, there has been an exponential increase in the incidence of threats, particularly by that of terrorist enterprises conspiring bomb attacks.

O The public interest in independence hall has lead to its opening to the wider public. Vandalism and damage by visitors is not a prevalent issue but is a concern to the welfare of the hall.

Analysis of Positive and Negative Outcomes

O The ascent of Independence hall from a national and local icon to a heritage listed site recognised internationally has served for the better on a consistent basis.

O The Hall remains appreciated and acknowledged for its time honoured historic value and the contributions it has implicated upon the principles of democracy and the preservation of national independence.

O Nonetheless, it has attracted the likes of many corrupted criminal and terrorist enterprises through the publicity of its world heritage site status.

O However, it remains a powerful contributor to the local economy and the employment of a host of individuals. An integral part of any society.

O Independence Hall has become synonymous with the roots of American heritage and continues to perpetuate it with its status as a heritage listed site.

A northern view of Independence Hall

Onlookers gaze at the historic Liberty Bell at Independence Hall

An interior perspective of Independence Hall where the signing of the infamous Declaration of Independence occurred in 1776

ReferencesO http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/78 O http://www.nps.gov/inde/independen

ce-hall-1.htm

O http://www.ushistory.org/tour/independence-hall.htm

O http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/285050/Independence-Hall

O http://independencehall.org/