Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Franklin Court & Museum / Franklin Court Market Street Houses
Independence National Historical Park
— National Park Service —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022
1. Franklin Court & Museum side of the marker
Franklin Court & Museum
Benjamin Franklin's elegant three story home once occupied this courtyard from 1765 until 1812.
Explore a modern museum dedicated to Franklin's incredible life and legacy just below the site of this house. The Market Street Houses feature a working print shop, post office, archeology exhibit and gift shop.
Franklin Court Market Street Houses
Benjamin Franklin built three of these five reconstructed townhouses as rental properties in the 1780s. Visit a working reproduction of the 18th century print shop, book bindery and newspaper office (320/322). Explore an exhibit on archeology (318), visit the U.S. Post Office & museum (316), and a gift shop (314).
Use the original arched carriageway to enter Franklin Court and Museum.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 39° 57.012′ N, 75° 8.785′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is on Market Street (County Road 2004) just west
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Franklin's Market Street Houses (here, next to this marker); Franklin Court (here, next to this marker); Mathew Carey (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Franklin Court & Museum / Franklin Court Market Street Houses (a few steps from this marker); 1723 / 1752 / 1765 / 1790 / 1806 (within shouting distance of this marker); Academy of Natural Sciences (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin's Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); 4th & Market (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022
2. Franklin Court Market Street Houses side of the marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022
3. Franklin Court & Museum / Franklin Court Market Street Houses Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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