Benjamin Franklin Plaque - Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: ODragon
N 39° 57.136 W 075° 08.811
18S E 487456 N 4422469
A plaque dedicated to Ben...
Waymark Code: WM6QMJ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2009
Views: 16
The plaque reads:
Benjamin Franklin
1706 - 1790
The class of 1930 at its 50th reunion honors Benjamin Franklin founder of the University of Pennsylvania which began at this site in 1749 and which in 1779 became the first university in this nation.
We recognize the growth of our beloved institute from small beginning to world renown.
May our fellow men note our affection for the University and our respect for it's architect.
May 1980
Location Type: Building
Established Date: 05/01/1980
Property Type: Public
Fee required: no
Reference Web Site: Not listed
Location Notes: Not listed
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