FRANKLIN, Benjamin: Statue at the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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FRANKLIN, Benjamin: Statue at the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

This marble statue of Benjamin Franklin, created by Ernest Plassman and Jacques Jouvenal, is located on the north side of the Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C. It honors Franklin's diverse contributions as a Founding Father, inventor, and statesman. The memorial is situated at Pennsylvania Avenue and 12th Street NW, near the Federal Triangle Metro station. It is referenced in key publications on Washington's outdoor sculptures.