FRANKLIN, Benjamin: Statue at the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C. by Jacques Jouvenal, Ernest Plassman located in James M. Goode's Pennsylvania Avenue area

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This marble statue of Benjamin Franklin, created by Jacques Jouvenal and Ernest Plassman and erected in 1889, stands near the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C. It honors Franklin's diverse roles as a Founding Father, scientist, inventor, and diplomat. Located in the Pennsylvania Avenue area, the statue is a notable piece of public art documented in James M. Goode's "Washington Sculpture." It is accessible from the nearby Federal Triangle Metro Station.