Franklin's Final Resting Place
Old City
(Philadelphia County) PA


Composite was commissioned to improve the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin.

Franklin's Final Resting Place, garden, outdoor architecture A brick walk and plaza now enhance the experience for visitors to this much-loved site at historic Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia. The grave is adjacent to Independence National Historic Park and the National Constitution Center. Working with the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, Composite completed the work in time for Franklins 300th Birthday on 17 January 2006. The plan was prepared by Mark Thompson Associates, Architects.
Franklin's Final Resting Place, garden, outdoor architecture
Franklin's Final Resting Place, garden, outdoor architecture
Franklin's Final Resting Place, garden, outdoor architecture
Franklin's Final Resting Place, garden, outdoor architecture
Franklin's Final Resting Place, garden, outdoor architecture
Franklin's Final Resting Place, garden, outdoor architecture

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