Station Review #177: 5th Street/Independence Hall (SEPTA)
5th Street-Independence Hall is a station on SEPTA's L line. The station is located at Market Street and 5th Street in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood. History The station was originally built in 1908 by the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company as part of an extension to the Market Street line to Front Street and Chestnut Street. The station was remodeled multiple times, first in the 1950s, then in 1976. Elevators were added sometime around 2010. In 2018, the station was remodeled, and its walls were covered in murals. Tour The station head-house. 5th Street-Independence Hall is a beautiful station. From everything you can see of it, one can easily tell a lot of work went into the station. Elevator tower New signage. All of the signage at this station has been replaced recently, as have most stations on the L. Tunnel. Most other L and B stations don't have painted tunnels like this. Stairs. ...