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The Franklin Residences

The Franklin Residences is a historic apartment building located at 834 Chestnut Street in , . It opened on January 14, 1925, as the Benjamin Franklin Hotel and was named after United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.
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  • Type: Hotel building
  • Description: historic apartment building in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Also known as: “Ben Franklin House”, “Benjamin Franklin Hotel”, and “Benjamin Franklin House”
  • Address: 834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19107

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Independence Hall and Liberty Bell.

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is a historic civic building in , Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. is situated 1,400 feet east of The Franklin Residences.

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The , previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in . is situated 1,400 feet east of The Franklin Residences.

Theater building
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, founded in 1808 at 825 Walnut Street, on the corner of S. 9th Street in the Washington Square West neighborhood of , is the oldest operating theatre in the United States.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Center City East and Chinatown.

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City Center East is the most dense section of , home to City Hall, the Convention Center, Chinatown, Washington Square West, and Gayborhood.

Neighborhood
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Philadelphia is a predominantly Asian American neighborhood in , , . The Philadelphia Development Corporation supports the area.

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's is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.

The Franklin Residences

Latitude
39.94938° or 39° 56′ 58″ north
Longitude
-75.15517° or 75° 9′ 19″ west
Levels
18
Open location code
87F6WRXV+QW
Open­Street­Map ID
way 341790041
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­hotel
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­building
Wiki­data ID
Q4885674
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“The Franklin Residences” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nix Federal Building and Jewelers’ Row, Philadelphia.

Nearby Places

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