Franklin Statue at the Old Post Office - Washington, D.C.
N 38° 53.684 W 077° 01.679
18S E 324125 N 4307049
Quick Description: A statue of Benjamin Franklin is on display in front of the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C.
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 2/12/2008 8:22:06 PM
Waymark Code: WM35F9
Views: 105
Long Description:
This statue of Printer, Philosopher, Patriot, and Philanthropist Benjamin Franklin stands on a pedestal in front of the Old Post Office Pavilion on the corner of 12th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The statue was sculpted in 1889 by Jacques Jouvenal. Franklin's statue was placed in front of the Old Post Office building because he was also a postmaster, appointed by King George III before the Revolutionary War.
Location Type: Portrait/Statue
Reference Web Site: [Web Link]
Established Date: 01/17/1889
Property Type: Public
Fee required: no
Location Notes: Not listed
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