FRANKLIN, Benjamin Craftsman sculpture at the Municipal Services Building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Joseph Brown

Joseph Brown(click name for more of that artist's work)Scroll down for 9 pictures
Click herefor more info

Don't miss the other attractions in Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin (January 1706 – April 17, 1790) was one of the most important Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading author, political theorist, politician, printer, scientist, inventor, civic activist, and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation, and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French alliance that helped to make independence possible. Source: Wikipedia

On Thomas Paine Plaza, which is directly behind Franklin, is Your Move. The blue splotches faintly visible are, I think, some of the Checkers pieces.

Previous sculpture — Next sculpture
Go to Pennsylvania (outside Philly) — Go to Massachusetts, Boston
Back to top

0006000/06527_0010033039 (added ca. 9/22/2007)

Foreground: Benjamin Franklin Craftsman; Background on the right: Government by the People

Previous sculpture — Next sculpture
Go to Pennsylvania (outside Philly) — Go to Massachusetts, Boston
Back to top

0006000/06527_0010033029 (added ca. 9/22/2007)

Foreground: Benjamin Franklin Craftsman; Background: Atop the City Hall is William Penn& Other Calder Bronzes

Previous sculpture — Next sculpture
Go to Pennsylvania (outside Philly) — Go to Massachusetts, Boston
Back to top

0006000/06527_0010033049 (added ca. 9/22/2007)

Previous sculpture — Next sculpture
Go to Pennsylvania (outside Philly) — Go to Massachusetts, Boston
Back to top

0006000/06527_0010033059 (added ca. 9/22/2007)

Previous sculpture — Next sculpture
Go to Pennsylvania (outside Philly) — Go to Massachusetts, Boston
Back to top

0006000/06527_0010033069 (added ca. 9/22/2007)

Previous sculpture — Next sculpture
Go to Pennsylvania (outside Philly) — Go to Massachusetts, Boston
Back to top

0006000/06527_0010033079 (added ca. 9/22/2007)

Previous sculpture — Next sculpture
Go to Pennsylvania (outside Philly) — Go to Massachusetts, Boston
Back to top

0006000/06527_0010033089 (added ca. 9/22/2007)

Previous sculpture — Next sculpture
Go to Pennsylvania (outside Philly) — Go to Massachusetts, Boston
Back to top

0006000/06527_0010033099 (added ca. 9/22/2007)

Previous sculpture — Next sculpture
Go to Pennsylvania (outside Philly) — Go to Massachusetts, Boston
Back to top

0006000/06527_0010033109 (added ca. 9/22/2007)

More Info

Medium: Bronze
Artist: Joseph Brown(click name for more of that artist's work)
Related subjects: Benjamin Franklin
Location: John F Kennedy Blvd at N Broad St (Just outside Thomas Paine Plaza on N Broad) Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Nearest Metro: N/A() (click station name for all sculptures nearby) (dcMem ID #6527 )

Links & other sources
USA Today article on 'Craftsman' sculpture
Pa Grand Lodge on 'Craftsman' sculpture
Wikipedia on Philadelphia
Philadelphia City website

Home Page

Site Map

Full Index

Artist Index

Subject Index

<< Previous Sculpture
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (69 sculptures)
Go to Pennsylvania (outside Philly)
Next Sculpture >>
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (69 sculptures)
Go to Massachusetts, Boston


.