Ben Franklin statue - San Francisco, CA
Posted by: 
saopaulo1
N 37° 48.050 W 122° 24.604
10S E 551934 N 4183880
A statue of Franklin in San Francisco.
Waymark Code: WM5379
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2008
Views: 30
The statue is located on a pedastal in Washington Square Park. on the base of the pedestal it reads, "Mementos for the historical society in 1979" In the base of the base is a time capsul.
Franklin was one of the "Founding Fathers" of the United States, and one of America's earliest politicians. as the leader of the Enlightenment, he influenced European scientists.
Franklin was one of history's greatest inventors. Some of his greatest creations include the lightning rod and bifocals.
Location Type: Portrait/Statue
Established Date: 01/01/1979
Property Type: Public
Fee required: no
Location Notes:
In Washington Square Park. Open dusk to dawn.
Reference Web Site: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
To post a visit log for waymarks in this category, you must have personally visited the waymark location. When logging your visit, please provide a note describing your visit experience, along with any additional information about the waymark or the surrounding area that you think others may find interesting.
We especially encourage you to include any pictures that you took during your visit to the waymark.