Thomas' Blog Post

 The Tower of Independence Hall

Around 1750, the tower was established into Independence Hall. Frank and Tom, two of the many construction workers. are building the tower in their present time. As Frank and Tom help build the tower, they explore Independence Hall. 

“We’re halfway through the wooden frame. Ain’t that right, Tom?” asked Frank. 

“Very. Perhaps one more day or two and we’re finished,” replied Tom. 

Frank and Tom descend down the tower and into the building that is Independence Hall. They peered into Benjamin Franklin’s old office. 

“This very room used to be for one of the founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. I can’t believe I’m seeing this in person,” Frank said. 

“Aye Frank, we ought to be two of the few fortunate people to see something this grand,” said Tom. 

“Not as grand as seeing the Declaration of Independence,” Frank replied back. 

“True,” Tom commented. 

They made their way outside Independence Hall to admire the structure, including the tower they’re working on. 

“A very splendid building to take a lady to. That tower is going to be as fine as the building as soon we’re finished with it,” said Frank. 

“You bet it will, Frank. Well look at the time, I gotta go back home for dinner. See you tomorrow Frank,” Tom said as he hurriedly left. 

“See ya!” Frank shouted. 

The next day, Frank and Tom come back to construct the tower. 

“Easy, easy there with the wood pillar,” said Frank who was sweating profusely. 

“Dave! Can you bring me two more wood pillars?” Tom asked loudly through the noise of hammers and talking of other construction workers. 

Hours and hours later the wooden foundation was finally finished. 

“Look at it now, still not a tower, but at least something like one,” Frank proudly said. 

“Some more grueling hours and it’ll become a tower in no time.” 

“Say Frank, what do you think of the tower? Like how do you feel about it?” Tom asked. 

“Well once we’re finished, it’ll feel like a huge accomplishment to me. I mean it’s in Independence Hall, that’s a big deal,” Frank responded. 

“Maybe we’ll be popular with the ladies since we helped build it,” Tom jokingly said. 

“Haahaa! It’ll take more than that for me to get a fine lady. Heck! maybe a miracle might do the job,” Frank said in between laughs. 

Day after day, the wooden foundation started to resemble a tower as walls were attached to its sides and the roof became a piercing triangle into the sky. It was evening and the sky was purplish. Tom and Frank sat on a bench near Independence Hall to glance up at the new tower. 

“It looks brilliant, doesn't it Tom?” Frank said. 

“Yes it is. Very magnificent”, he answered. “Do you feel accomplished now?” 

“Of course, this tower took many hours and effort into making. Now it’s there to resemble our diligence,” responded Frank. 

“Well said… welp I’m famished. I’ll head back home and hit the hay,” Tom said. 

“Alright, see ya Tom! Let’s check back on this tower tomorrow for any problems and we watch over its development over the years that's to come,” Frank said as he waved goodbye to Tom. 

“Sounds like a plan,” Tom replied as he walked in the opposite direction as Frank. 

Year after year, the two friends would keep track of the tower’s development. Later on, they would retire and not see the tower again until 1828 when an architect by the name of William Strickland installed a clock system into the tower as he helped restore the steeple of the building. Tom and Frank are now sitting on the same bench as they always were. 

“Look at it, Tom. It was just nothing but wood and splinters and now -- it has color along with a clock. Isn’t that astonishing?” Frank said. 

“What?” Tom replied. 

“I said,'' Isn't that astonishing?” Frank said in a louder voice. 

“Oh yes, that tree over there is amazing,” Tom answered. 

“No, That’s not what I meant… never mind”, Frank grumpily said as he crossed his arms together. 

“Well that tower we’ve built still holds our memories that we’ve shared together building that darn thing. When we pass, our legacy will still keep on living into the modern era,” Tom said. 

“That’s right, too bad we won’t be able to brag about how we helped build it to the generations that are to come, right, Tom?” Frank said with a smile. 

“That is absolutely right, Frank,” Tom replied with a sudden giggle. 

Then they both laugh happily as they watch the tower.