extends to Ton (now Tun) Alley. On the east side of this lot (Delaware front) he built a wharf, or "a fair key" as mentioned by William Penn, which was the first wharf built in Philadelphia. It became known as "Carpenter's Wharf" and could handle ships of 500 tons or more. Over the years it was expanded, modernized and would now be under Interstate-95 where the highway passes Penn's Landing. References External links Penn's Landing Corporation Penn's Landing at US History.org Events Blue Cross RiverRink Sippin By The River Jam on the River Neighborhoods in Philadelphia Redeveloped ports and waterfronts in the United States Delaware River Port Authority Old City, Philadelphia