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Fragments of Frankin Court

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Fragments of Frankin Court
archeology exhibit 318 Market Steet

Why bare walls? These brick walls were once part of a rental property built by Benjamin Franklin in 1786. Despite extensive alterations to the house, you can visually reconstruct its original appearance. Inside you can view archeological finds from Franklin Court through the years.

 
Fragments of Franklin Court's 'bare walls'
 
Archaeology dig Franklin Court 1970

Did You Know?

Photo of NPS staff with visitors at Declaration House

Thomas Jefferson wrote the rough draft of the Declaration in only a few days? He spent a period of two weeks refining it and even gave a copy to John Adams and Benjamin Franklin for their review.