PHILADELPHIA: "The First National Bank is open to the public again after a 24-year hiatus in which it underwent a multimillion dollar renovation and was transformed into a museum. The building at 120 S. Third St., which was once the home base of founding father Alexander Hamilton's financial plans for the United States, has been closed to visitors since 2002. Wednesday's ribbon-cutting comes just days before the country celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

When the First National Bank was established in 1791 through a 20-year charter, it was actually the second attempt from the Continental Congress to create something of the sort. It also was hard-won, as many including Thomas Jefferson and James Madison opposed the bank. It was originally set up at 320 Chestnut St. before moving to Third Street in 1797, but ultimately it lost a vote to renew its charter in the 1810s.

Wednesday's reopening includes two temporary exhibits. One from the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel features artifacts from the 1876 centennial celebration and the 1976 bicentennial. Another, called "Marks of Friendship" was designed by the U.S. State Department and showcases objects related to American diplomacy. Both will be on display through February 2027."

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