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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The centerpiece of the memorial is a 20-foot tall marble statue of Benjamin Franklin, sculpted by James Earle Fraser in 1938.
It is situated in the rotunda of The Franklin Institute, a renowned science museum in Philadelphia.
The statue is crafted from white Seravezza marble, sourced from Italy.
The Franklin Institute, where the memorial is located, was founded in 1824 and is one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the United States.
In 1972, the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial was designated a National Memorial by the U.S. Congress.
The rotunda is designed in the Beaux-Arts style, featuring a grand dome and classical columns, enhancing the grandeur of the statue.
The Franklin Institute, home to the memorial, is dedicated to inspiring a passion for learning about science and technology.
