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Benjamin Franklin on a bench

George Lundeen's bronze of 1987 at 37th and Locust: Franklin on a park bench reading a newspaper, with room beside him. The founder of the university, sitting in the middle of it.

Guide's tip. The most photographed spot at Penn. Come early if you want the bench to yourself.

On a walking tour. Stop 1 of 10 on the walking tour Penn, along Locust Walk, every stop on a map in walking order.

about 5 min for a visit