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Neighborhoods: Center City, Center City East
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In Short – Any visit to Philadelphia's historic district points to the enormous significance of Benjamin Franklin--printer, publisher, author, politician, postmaster and of course, inventor. At Franklin Court, where his house once stood, seven museums and displays explain Franklin's legacy. The centerpiece is a 54-foot-high steel skeleton, or "ghost sculpture," designed by architect Robert Venturi. It covers the footprint of the house, which was demolished in 1812. Portions of the original foundation, privy pits and wells are visible through portholes.
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The Extras:
A 20-minute film narrated by David Hartman tells the story of Franklin's life.
Know Before You Go:
An architectural exhibit about Franklin's experiments to develop fire-resistant buildings is open at 318 Market Street. Demonstrations of 18th-century printing are presented at the Printing Office and Bindery, and the Post Office will stamp your postcard with the original postmark, "B. Free Franklin."
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