Franklin Court

Historic and Protected Site and History Museum

Center City East, Philadelphia

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Franklin Court

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Angelica DongalloOctober 31, 2014
Cool space, leads to a number of other historical spots!
K12 IncJune 16, 2011
Did you know? Franklin discovered the gulf stream, developed Daylight Savings Time, started the postal service & first public library, invented swim fins, bifocals & lightning rods-among other things! Read more
Helen MurphyApril 20, 2012
Been here 10+ times
A rental property built by Benjamin Franklin in 1786. See architectural and archaeological features of 18th century houses.
NBC PhiladelphiaAugust 14, 2011
Above ground, a steel structure nicknamed the “ghost house” outlines the shape of what was Ben Franklin’s house. Underground, his life and accomplishments are celebrated in a museum complex. Read more
WorldStridesApril 5, 2011
Discover Franklin Court, an underground museum, a colonial printing office, and Benjamin Franklin’s first permanent home in Philadelphia.
Visit PhillyOctober 8, 2010
Ben Franklin himself, from time to time, makes appearances at Franklin Court regaling visitors with stories about his life and times.
WDW Tour CompanySeptember 18, 2010
Worth a stop if you have a few minutes to spare. See parts of B. Franklin's home.
ConciergeJanuary 4, 2011
Stop into the B Free Franklin Post Office to get letters and postcards hand stamped with Franklin's signature.
LoriPAJuly 4, 2011
The Underground Museum is closed for renovation until 2012. Goodbye, weird telephone things I remember from class trips!
Rootless CosmopolitanJune 30, 2012
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm

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