Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Remnant of Brick Flooring
This is a remnant of brick flooring in what was Franklin's cellar kitchen. The bricks are laid on edge on a lime mortar bed.
This is a remnant of the south foundation wall of the house.
While Franklin was in London in 1765, he and his wife, Deborah, were building their house. Much of their correspondence dealt with details regarding the house.
" I am getting the lower part of the house cleaned and it ought to be ready for laying the kitchen floor "
Deborah Franklin to Ben
Philadelphia, Feb. 1765
"Chimneys that I have used are very good. I have baked in the oven and it is good "
Deborah Franklin to Ben
Philadelphia, Fall 1765
"I could have wished to have been present at the finishing of the kitchen, as it is a mere machine, and being new to you, I think you will scarce know how to work at the several contrivances to carry off steam and smell and smoke not being fully explained to you."
Ben to Deborah Franklin
London, June 4, 1765
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1765.
Location. 39° 56.97′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Franklin Privy Pit (here, next to this marker); Fragment of Stone Foundation Wall (a few steps from this marker); In 1812 (a few steps from this marker); Where is Benjamin Franklin's House? (a few steps from this marker); Franklin Court (a few steps from this marker); The History of Franklin Court (a few steps from this marker); Historic Site in Journalism (a few steps from this marker); Franklin's Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
