Franklin's Court

All of the pictures uploaded today were taken by Librarian Darlene Fox of the Niles Public Library Staff during her August vacation in Philadelphia.

Franklin Gravesite Plaque

Franklin at Constitution Center

Franklin Diorama

Franklin Exchange

Interactive display underground at Franklin Court

Outline of Franklin's Last House

Claes Oldenberg's 1981 "Split Button" Outdoor Art Piece in Blanche Levy Park

"The button is said to have popped off the vest which Ben Franklin wears in his statue directly across from the sculpture."

Franklin Photos - August, 2007, Conor O'Shea

Oldenberg said, "The Split represents the Schuylkill. It divides the button into four parts--for William Penns original Philadelphia squares."
-Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/9/81