Saturday, August 22, 2026 7:04PM
Philly celebrates the original selfie at Franklin Square
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The selfie is a lot older than you might think.
Philadelphia’s Robert Cornelius took what’s believed to be the first self-portrait photograph in America back in 1839.
Saturday, the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee celebrated that history at Franklin Square.
There were giveaways, photo lessons, storytelling and a chance to take a selfie with the Phillie Phanatic.
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