Franklin Court
Franklin Court is a complex of museums, structures, and historic sites within Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at the site which American printer, scientist, diplomat, and statesman Benjamin Franklin had his Philadelphia residence from 1763 to his death in 1790.
One of Venturi & Rauch's "ghost structures" in the courtyard | |
| Established | 1976 |
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| Location | Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Type | Biographical museum |
| Public transit access | 5th Street/Independence Hall |
| Website | https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/franklin-court.htm |
U.S. National Historic Landmark District Contributing Property | |
| Part of | Independence National Historical Park (ID66000683) |
| Designated NHLDCP | October 15, 1966 |
The complex was designed by the firm of Venturi and Rauch, and opened in 1976 as part of the United States Bicentennial celebration. The site consists of the archaeological remnants of the Benjamin Franklin's house and nearby buildings, "ghost" reconstruction of the form of the house and print shop, an underground museum focused on Franklin, and historic structures facing Market Street, including what are now a working post-office and printing-shop.