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Boston, Massachusetts
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Founded in 1635, Boston Latin School predates the founding of Harvard University by a year.
Although he attended the school, Franklin did not graduate, choosing instead to pursue an apprenticeship with his brother.
Erected in 1856, the statue stands in front of the Old City Hall, commemorating Franklin's contributions to the city and the nation.
The school's motto, "Sumus Primi," translates to "We are first," reflecting its pioneering status in American education.
Among its notable alumni are Charles William Eliot, James Bryant Conant, Nathan Marsh Pusey, and Derek Bok, all of whom served as Harvard presidents.
The school has moved several times since its founding, with its current location being in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston.
The statue was crafted by Richard Saltonstall Greenough, a prominent 19th-century American sculptor.
