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Chapter 9: Museum of Art along Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“Body parts were discovered near the old water works below the Museum of Art and as far away as New Jersey along the Delaware River.” The Schuylkill River flows 135 miles through Pennsylvania. The Fairmount Water Works was constructed in 1815 to provide fresh water in response to the yellow fever epidemic of the late 1700s. The gorgeous Greek Revival building is the Philadelphia Museum of Art. PMA opened in 1876 as part of the country’s centennial celebration.

Chapter 9: Museum of Art along Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

640 Waterworks Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130

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