Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In 1812
In 1812, when Franklin's grandchildren no longer wished to maintain his house, it was torn down to develop a street with a row of modest rental houses on each side.
Protected by this street bed since that time was this fragment of the house's north stone foundation wall built in 1763.
Originally, such foundation walls of local Pennsylvania mica schist, laid up with lime mortar, were carried up to just above ground level, where they supported the brick walls of the house's upper floors.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 39° 56.979′ N, 75° 8.803′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker can be reached from Market Street just east of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Where is Benjamin Franklin's House? (here, next to this marker); Fragment of Stone Foundation Wall (a few steps from this marker); Franklin's Neighborhood (a few steps from this marker); Remnant of Brick Flooring (a
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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 54 times since then and 7 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
