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Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin * Portrait of Benjamin Franklin * big head * Originally part of a Franklin Court Motor Lodge sign on the Northeast corner of 22nd and Pennsylvania/Hamilton. Franklin's head outlived the rest of the sign by over ten years, but not the demolition of the building in June, 2008. * Wall. * Exhibits: Missing, Unidentified |
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Last Resting Place of Benjamin Franklin * Memorial to Benjamin Franklin * small head * inscription: The last resting place of Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790 "Venerated for benevolence, admired for talent, esteemed for patriotism, beloved for philanthropy" -Washington "The sage whom two worlds claimed as their own." -Mirabeua "He tore from the skies the lightning and from tyrants the sceptre" -Turgot * Fencepost. South side of Arch, just East of 5th. * 39.952450,-75.148250 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +findagrave.com's Benjamin Franklin page |
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Benjamin Franklin Francesco Lazzarini, 1789 * Statue of Benjamin Franklin * standing person, staff, books * This is a replica of the original 1789 piece * Pediment. Library Hall. 105 S. 5th St, West side of 5th, South of Chestnut. * 39.948425,-75.149190 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +ushistory.org's history of the Library Company |
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Benjamin Franklin John J. Boyle, 1899 * Statue of Benjamin Franklin * seated person, chair, papers * In front of College Hall. Woodland Walk West of 34th Street. * 39.951950,-75.193700 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +phillyhistory.org 1913 picture of this piece at 9th and Chestnut +askart.com's John J. Boyle page |
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Benjamin Franklin R. Tait McKenzie, 1914 * Statue of Benjamin Franklin * standing person, hat, walking stick, bag of belongings * Also listed as "Youthful Franklin." A small version of this piece is in the Children's Department of the main library at 20th and Race. * inscription: front: Benjamin Franklin in 1723 left: "I have been the more particular in this description of my journey that you may compare such unlikely beginnings with the figure I have since made there." -Franklin to his son. right: This memorial dedicated to the Tenth Reunion of the Class of 1904 is a tribute to the inspiration and example of the founder of the University to many generations of the sons of Pennsylvania * East side of 33rd Street, North of Spruce. * 39.950850,-75.191050 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +Art at Penn page for this piece +wikipedia.org's R. Tait McKenzie page |
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Benjamin Franklin National Memorial James Earle Fraser, 1938 * Statue of Benjamin Franklin * big seated person, chair * Free, but not always open. Check times. Second picture is of a reference from the mural at 24th and Chestnut. * Interior. Franklin Institute. West side of 20th, South of the Parkway. * 39.958200,-75.173000 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +official page for this piece +wikipedia.org's James Earle Fraser page +The Franklin Institute Science Museum |
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Benjamin Franklin and His Kite Agnes Yarnell, 1966 (installed 1994) * Statue of Benjamin Franklin * small standing person, kite * inscription: June 12th, 1752 was the day on which Benjamin Franklin extracted lightning from the sky with his kite and key. * Coxe Park. South Side of Cherry, just East of 22nd. * 39.956800,-75.175550 [map] |
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Benjamin Franklin in Fireman's Hat Dexter Jones, 1968 * Head of Benjamin Franklin * big head, hat * Wall. North side of Arch, East of 4th. * 39.952425,-75.146450 [map] * On the Old City tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters |
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Ghost Structures Venturi, Scott Brown (and Rauch), 1976 * Representation of houses belonging to Benjamin Franklin * big buildings * At the time this piece was built the firm was named Venturi and Rauch. * Franklin Court. Between 3nd and 4th, Market and Chestnut, entrances on Market and Chestnut. * 39.949650,-75.146525 [map] * On the Old City tour. * See also: +picture of this piece from about.com +Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates +ushistory.org's Franklin Court tour page |
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University of Pennsylvania Class of 1930 Plaque 1980 * Bas relief bust of Benjamin Franklin * small head, seal of the University of Pennsylvania * inscription: Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790 The class of 1930 at its 50th Reunion honors Benjamin Franklin founder of the University of Pennsylvania which began at this site in 1749 and which in 1779 became the first University in this nation. We recognize the growth of our beloved institution from small beginning to world renown. May our fellow men note our affection for the University and our respect for its architect. * Wall. West side of 4th, just South of Arch. * 39.952250,-75.146900 [map] * On the Old City tour. |
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Benjamin Franklin, Craftsman Joe Brown, 1981 * Statue of Benjamin Franklin * standing person, printing press * inscription: Presented to the City of Philadelphia by Pennsylvania Freemasons Dedicated June 27, 1981 by The Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania * Northwest corner, Broad and JFK. * 39.953700,-75.163550 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +Penn Facilities Joe Brown page |
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Bolt of Lightning Isamu Noguchi, 1984 * Representation of an act of Benjamin Franklin * big kite, lightening, key * At the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge. 6th and Vine. * 39.955450,-75.148750 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +ushistory.org page for this piece +Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum +wikipedia.org's Benjamin Franklin Bridge page |
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Benjamin Franklin George Lundeen, 1987 * Statue of Benjamin Franklin * small seated person, bench, cane, newspaper, pigeon * East side of 37th Street, just South of Locust Walk. * 39.952150,-75.196975 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +george @ lundeensculpture.com |
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Big Ben at Franklin Town Alexander L. Generalis, Tom Miles, 1992 * Bust of Benjamin Franklin * big head, lightning bolts, arch, kite, implied keys * The eight seat-sized posts each have a letter inscribed on top, spelling out FRANKLIN. * Bridge over I-676. 17th and Vine. * 39.958450,-75.167100 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +Miles and Generalis, Inc. |
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Pennsylvania National Guard Monument 1997 * Monument to a group organized by Benjamin Franklin * small lion, sword and shield, keystone * inscription: The rampant lion. Crest of the PA National Guard. 1747 1997 Near this site the Associators, a group of citizen-soldiers organized by Benjamin Franklin and predecessor to the modern Pennsylvania National Guard, established the first Pennsylvania military installation to defend the colony and the port of Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania National Guard dedicates this monument to those patriots on our two hundredth anniversary. * Penn's Landing between Dock and South. * 39.941850,-75.141325 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. |
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Philadelphia Firsts George Greenamyer, 1998 * Portrayals of and references to John Bartram, William Camac, Mary Cassat, Rebecca Cole, Thomas Eakins, John Fitch, Benjamin Franklin, Francis Hopkinson and Betsy Ross * small standing people, building, tiger, boat, fish, fire, medical and fire-fighting equipment, flag, plant * inscription: First American Zoo 1874 The first animal and Dr. William Camac, founder First American museum and art school 1805 The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Thomas Eakins and Mary Cassat First American volunteer fire company 1736 The union, founded by Benjamin Franklin First American botanical garden 1728 Bartram's Gardens John Bartram with Franklinia alatamaha First American steamboat 1785 John Fitch, inventor First African-American to graduate from the Women's Medical College 1867 Dr. Rebecca Cole First American Flag 1777 Betsy Ross, seamstress Francis Hopkinson, alleged designer * On top of a pole outside 1515 Arch (aka One Parkway). * 39.954900,-75.166100 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +greenamyer.com +Bartram's Garden +History of the Philadelphia Zoo +askart.com's Mary Cassat page +wikipedia.org's Rebecca Cole page +wikipedia.org's Thomas Eakins page +wikipedia.org's John Fitch page +flagguys.com's Francis Hopkinson page +ushistory.org's Betsy Ross page |
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Keys to Community James Peniston, 2007 * bust incorporating symbol of Benjamin Franklin * big head and torso, keys * On top of a wall. North side of Arch, East of 4th. * 39.952415,-75.146300 [map] * On the Old City tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +artist's page for this piece +jepsculpture.com |
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Benjamin Franklin's Way 2009 * Quotes from Benjamin Franklin * ideas * inscription: An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of cure. - 1735 Diligence is the Mother of Good-Luck. -1736 Well done is better than well said. - 1737 A true Friend is the best Possession - 1744 There are no Gains without Pains. - 1745 He's a Fool that cannot conceal his Wisdom - 1745 Doors of wisdom are never shut. - 1755 Half the Truth is often a great Lie. - 1758 * 37th between Walnut and Locust. * 39.952800,-75.196975 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +upenn.edu article about this piece |