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Franklin Court

322 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States

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Franklin Court marks the site of Benjamin Franklin’s Philadelphia home, where he lived after returning to the city in 1785 and remained until his death in 1790. Although the house was demolished in 1812, distinctive steel “ghost structures” now outline where Franklin’s home once stood. Visitors can explore the Benjamin Franklin Museum, an 18th-century printing office and archaeological remains that offer a glimpse into Franklin’s life and legacy.

The white steel frame in the foreground marks the location and size of Benjamin Franklin's home.

Franklin Court, Philadelphia, Pa. The white steel frame in the foreground marks the location and size of Benjamin Franklin's home.

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A portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis
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Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1706. Growing up, Franklin came from a modest family and was one of seventeen...

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