Statue of Benjamin Franklin, Bronze statue in Downtown Boston, United States.
The bronze statue stands 8 feet tall in front of Old City Hall, depicting Benjamin Franklin with detailed features and ceremonial attire.
Created by Richard Saltonstall Greenough in 1856, this monument became the first public statue representing a person in Boston's history.
Four bronze plaques on the base illustrate Franklin's accomplishments as a printer, diplomat, scientist, and signer of the Declaration of Independence.
The statue stands at 45 School Street along the Freedom Trail, accessible via Red and Green Lines at Park Street Station.
The statue's inauguration ceremony in 1856 drew between 200,000 and 300,000 people, tripling Boston's population during the celebration.
Location: Suffolk County
Creator: Richard Saltonstall Greenough
Part of: Freedom Trail
GPS coordinates: 42.35793,-71.05957
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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