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Artist: George Howe (Architect)

PSFS Franklin Logo
George Howe (Architect), 1924
* relief bust of Benjamin Franklin
* big head, PSFS logo
* inscription:
PHILADELPHIA SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY
CRESCIT EUNDO
1706-1790
* Wall. Southeast corner, Broad, McKean, and Passyunk.
* 39.925460,-75.169250 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Philly tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuilding.org's entry for the building
+ushistory.org's The Electric Ben Franklin

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PSFS Sign
George Howe (Architect), William Lescaze (Architect), 1932
* big neon wordmark sign
* The picture was taken from the North side of the 1600 block of Market
* Roof. Loews Hotel. Southwest corner 12th and Market.
* 39.951800,-75.160150 [map] [nearby]
* On the City Hall tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org page for the building
+wikipedia.org's page for the building
+wikipedia.org's William Lescaze page
+loewshotels.com Philadelphia page

See Also

+wikipedia.org's George Howe page