Franklin Statue at the Old Post Office - Washington, D.C. - Benjamin Franklin on Waymarking.com

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: This statue is available 24/7 next to the Old Post Office.

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