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Philadelphia Opens Living History Center for Bicentennial
Philadelphia builds an $11.5 million Living History Center tied to the Bicentennial effort. Designer Raymond Loewy led the project with a 48 minute IMAX film “American Years” and multiple exhibits from 1765 to 1976. The center runs 9:30 to 10 p.m. daily with $3.50 adults $2 children and seniors.
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