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 Franklin
Court
316-322
Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2704
215 965 2305
http://www.nps.gov/archive/inde/franklin-court.html
Franklin
Court consists of seven museums located on the former site of
Ben Franklin's home. They trace his life as
publisher, politician, postmaster, printer, and inventor. Built
for the American Bicentennial (1976)
ifv features Franklin's many inventions including bifocals, the
Franklin Stove, among many others.
Also exhibited is a
reproduction of Franklin's post office where he served as the
first Postmaster General.
Open:
W-Su 11am-5pm.
Admission:
free.
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