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.
* 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.
* 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.
Locust Walk West of 34th Street.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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,
1965
* Statue of Benjamin Franklin
* small
standing person,
kite
* Coxe Park.
South Side of Cherry, just East of 22nd.
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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.
* On the Independence Mall 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.
* On the Washington Square 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.
* On the Independence Mall 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 1-676.
17th and Vine.
* On the Franklin Town tour.
* See also:
+Miles and Generalis, Inc.
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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).
* 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.
* On the Independence Mall tour.
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
+jepsculpture.com
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See Also
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+The Electric Franklin
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