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Benjamin Franklin House - Quick Facts | |
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HSP Category | Building |
Period | 18th Century |
Architect | Robert Adam |
HSP Style | Georgian |
Builder | Unknown |
Construction | Wood, Red Brick, Plaster Work |
No. Stories | 4 - Plus Basement |
Notable Features | Grade I - Listed with Original Features; Original Owner: Margaret Stevenson; Current Owners: The Friends of Benjamin Franklin House |
Original Use | Lodging |
Present Use | Museum |
Historical Significance
Historical Designation
- City Landmark
Funding
The property is funded by entrance fees as well as donations from prominent sponsors. These include the Heritage Lottery Fund, Robert H Smith Family Foundation, Bloomberg LP and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Physical Condition
- Preserve
Tourism
- Open to Public: Yes
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Hours of Operation: 10:30 - 17:00, Monday and Wednesday - Sunday
- Admission Fees: Varies depending on tour
- Lodging: No
Promotional Materials Available
- Brochures: No
- Catalogues: No
- DVDs: Yes; YouTube Link
- Calendar Events: Website Link
Acknowlegement
Both the Walter Hines Page Chapter (WHP) and the St James Chapter provide funding to the Benjamin Franklin House. The Walter Hines Page Chapter also sponsors the Frankly Speaking Debate Competition which is a collaboration between the House and the U.S. Embassy. WHP provides the winners' medals and the prize: a day in the House of Lords with a member of the House of Lords. Walter Hines Page Chapter meetings are often held at the Benjamin Franklin House.
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