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Franklin Square

Franklin Square

Landscape architect

Year

1683

Type

landscape

Franklin Square is one of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn when he laid out the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1682. It is located in the Center City area, between North 6th and 7th streets, and between…

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  1. 1683

    Original construction

    Thomas Holme

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