Clarke Hall, s.w. corner of Third and Chestnut Streets, built soon after 1700. [graphic] : From 1700 to 1795 it was occupied as the office of U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. After many changes it was removed to make room for the Ledger building in 1840. The Public record was first published here in 1870. / Frank H. Taylor. From sketch by McAllister 1808.