The First Prayer in Congress, Carpenters' Hall, Philadelphia – Antique Print
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The First Prayer in Congress, Carpenters' Hall, Philadelphia comes to life in this historic image, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
The First Prayer in Congress, Carpenters' Hall, Philadelphia
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Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia is the setting here, where the First Continental Congress met for the first time on September 5, 1774. On the second day, the Reverend Jacob Duché, an Anglican clergyman, led the delegates in prayer, and John Adams later wrote to his wife Abigail that the moment had moved him deeply. The scene shows an early step toward united colonial action against British policies, decades before the nation's capital was established in Washington. The hall, built by the Carpenters' Company and finished in 1770, still stands and remains a key site in the story of American independence.
| Original scan | 7,625 × 6,258 px · prints to 25 × 21 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 03229u First Prayer in Congress |
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