In order to include in Independence National Historical Park the site of the Graff House where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire by purchase, donation, or with donated funds all or any interests in the land and improvements thereon located at the southwest corner of Market and South Seventh Streets, in the city of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, and more particularly described as follows:Beginning at a point located at the intersection of the southerly line of Market Street with the westerly line of South Seventh Street, thence southerly along the west side of South Seventh Street 124 feet, thence westerly 50 feet, thence northerly 124 feet, thence easterly 50 feet to the point of beginning.
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CHAPTER 1— NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
SUBCHAPTER LI— INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
§ 407m. Establishment; acquisition of land; property involved
§ 407m–1. Acquisition of additional lands and buildings
§ 407m–2. Acquisition of property adjacent to Old Saint Joseph’s Church
§ 407m–3. Acquisition of site of Graff House
§ 407m–4. Erection of replica of Graff House; maintenance
§ 407m–5. Inclusion of additional lands and building; administration
§ 407m–6. Authorization of appropriations
§ 407m–7. Exchange of property
§ 407m–8. Independence National Historical Park boundary adjustment
§ 407n. Cooperative agreements between Secretary of the Interior and City of Philadelphia; contents
§ 407o. Construction of buildings; acceptance of donations
§ 407p. Establishment of advisory commission; composition, appointment, and duties
§ 407q. Administration, protection, and development
§ 407r. Authorization of appropriations
§ 407s. Administration and operation of properties; use of funds; contracts