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What are some of the places in Philadelphia that are specific to Benjamin Franklin?
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Independence Hall
Christ Church Burial Ground -- his grave site visible 24/7. The pennies thrown on his grave show an attitue exactly opposite to what Franklin taught.
Franklin Insititute -- includes a gigantic statue of Franklin that would have embarassed him as a waste.
Pennsylvania Hospital -- he helped found it, and it has an original stone with his name engraved on it.
University of Pennsylvania -- also founded by him, it has a couple of statues in his honor.
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Are there any museums or places named after Benjamin Franklin?
Yes It Is Called: The Franklin Institute, Located In Philadelphia
Where did benjamin franklin live as an adult?
Several places. London, Philadelphia , France , Holland, and Boston.
Where are four places Benjamin Franklin lived?
Ben lived in London, Philadelphia Boston and Paris
Why did Benjamin Franklin use capitalization in places not appropriate in his essay Arriving at perfection?
Benjamin Franklin lived centuries ago, in an earlier age when there were different expectations concerning when it was, or was not appropriate to capitalize letters.
Who did Benjamin Franklin live with and where did he live?
He lived in several places, but his main home was in Philadelphia. He was married but was seldom home. At one point in his marriage he hadn't seen her for 10 years. In France he was a roommates to Jefferson and Adams. Jefferson, in letters, complained often about Franklin and sharing rooms with him. He had an estate in London as well.
Why did Benjamin Franklin seek employment outside of Boston?
The people in Boston didn't like him because he made fun of them in his articles, so he ran away to New York and Philadelphia, where it was easier for him to get employed because he hadn't publicly made fun of other people in those places.
What is Franklin Mills most noted for?
Franklin Mills is a large mall that is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It hosts more than 200 stores including several restaurants and fast food places.
Did Benjamin Franklin burn british books?
Benjamin Franklin started the first library system in 1731 the colonies prior to the revolutionary war, when books were very expensive, Ben Franklin helped to launch the Library Company in Philadelphia, so that books and powerful resources could be acquired and made available to any one. After his public library plan had spread to other places in America, Franklin remarked on their contribution to the bettering of society and to the recent revolution:These libraries have improved the general conversation of the Americans, made the common tradesmen and farmers as intelligent as most gentlemen from other countries, and perhaps have contributed in some degree to the stand so generally made throughout the colonies in defense of their privileges.If you are inquiring due to reading Fahrenheit 451 this is the truth on Benjamin Franklin.
What is the nearest location to play mini golf games in Philadelphia?
There are a few locations that carry mini-golf in the Philadelphia area. Some places include Golf Philly, Umbria Golf Center and the Franklin Square Mini Golf. Other places can be found on Google Maps and Yelp.
Are there any memorials monuments buildings cities etc that are named in Benjamin Franklin's honor?
yes there are plenty just go on wikipedia at the end it has tons of places you just have to click on a certain partJust a few the Franklin Bridge connecting Philly with New Jersey, the Franklin Collecge and up to the name Nicholas Cage takes on in the National treasure films, sorry wrong answer before he is not on Mount Rushmore but should be a brilliant man
What are the release dates for Franklin - 1997 Franklin in Two Places Franklin's First Star 5-8?
Franklin - 1997 Franklin in Two Places Franklin's First Star 5-8 was released on: USA: 28 March 2004
What places did Betsy Ross visit?
Philadelphia
