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Buildings were taxed based on the number of walls they had, which is the reason all the new homes are row homes.
Cellar doors as seen in the above picture were the entrances to colonial kitchens.  People believed that if a fire were to break out, it would be contained if it was in the basement.
Tour guide, Chris, from Philadelphia Carriage Co. explains about some of the history as the carriage rides through Society Hill.
Carriage companies line the horses up and down the street to try to get pedestrians to enjoy a nice ride through the city.
Newlyweds Phil and Tina take a ride throughout the city after their wedding.