First Bank of the United States

This bank was chartered by the U.S. Congress all the way back in 1791 and lasted only 20 years until 1811. The building, located in Old City, is the oldest bank in America. Unfortunately, today, the building is not open to the public. There is talk of converting this historic structure into a Civil War Museum for Philadelphia, however, with the current economic issues being faced by the city and state, this project has been postponed indefinitely.