The list of famous guests who visited the Historic Sun Inn in Bethlehem in the 18th century reads like a “Who’s Who” of the American Revolution — George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton and Ethan Allen. Read more: here
A commemoration of Benjamin Franklin’s uncle, Thomas Franklin, is incorporated into a new work of art by a Northampton Artist. The full story is here. Excerpt from that article: Thomas Franklin – Benjamin’s uncle – lived in Ecton and was an inventor; musician; the village schoolteacher; a clerk of the county courts, a lawyer to …
Bayonne’s Mansion Uncovers Historic Roots: Former Home to Benjamin Franklin’s Great Grandson, Reverend Richard Bache Duane BAYONNE, N.J., May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ The strikingly grandiose 6,000 square foot mansion, situated at 105 West 8th St., is one of Hudson County’s undiscovered historic landmarks. Built in 1875, the property was home to Rev. Richard Bache Duane …
A half dozen exquisite Franklin prints are available privately. For further information, contact [email protected] (I am not the seller, but will forward information). The art works include the knuckle, Court of France, Court of Saint James, and some portraits.
By legend, some people (especially out side the U.S.) say Franklin “was the best President the United States ever had.” Here is a recent website giving him that promotion: The Daily Mail.
I see why I didn’t notice the plaque about Francis till yesterday – it wasn’t there till recently. I would appreciate actual facts, but here are photos of the gravesite at various times. Clicking and opening each image will display it full-sized. I consider Find A Grave photos more reliable than others, and photos I …
I noticed something yesterday (1/14/2014) at Christ Church Burial Ground that I had overlooked before. The epitaph for Francis Folger Franklin reads “FRANCIS F. Son of Benjamin and Deborah Franklin Deceased Novr 21st 1736 Aged 4 years 1 month, and 4 days The delight of all that knew him” I took this photograph: This conflicted …
Professor Aziz S.Inan, Ph.D. has provided some amazing numerical transpositions around Dr. Franklin’s upcoming birthday –here is the link – many thanks! He also provided this picture, with the birthday year 308 hidden inside: Here is also Professor Inan’s home page.
A very nice research job by Politifact’s Steve Contorno and the APS’s Roy Goodman, detailed in this Politifact article: congratulations to all. Some Non-Bogus Quotes An Ounce of Prevention is worth a Pound of Cure: both this 1735 article and a 1750 letter. See Also Familiar (Mis)Quotations by a kindred soul at Johns Hopkins.
Unwind us a wine bar just off Hyde Park Square in Cincinnati. The fireplace area is decorated with at least one from Benjamin Franklin, “Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.” For more, see the Unwind Home Page. Image seen at news.cincinnati.com.
