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IWalked Boston's Birthplace of Benjamin Franklin
The site at 1 Milk Street has actually been the former residence of two famous individuals in Boston and American history. In the 1600s the future wife of the founder of Boston, William Blackstone, lived at this location. If we fast forward to the next century, perhaps one of the greatest inventors of our time was born at this address, Mr. Benjamin Franklin.
It was at this address in a former two-story home that Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706. Ben was the fifteenth of seventeen children.
Franklin is, of course, best known for his early experimentations with electricity, the development of the public library system in the US, the conceptualization of paying it forward and as a member of the 5-person committee that helped draft our nation’s Declaration of Independence.
When the actual birth home of Franklin burned down in 1872, the builder responsible for erecting its replacement ensured that Franklin’s legacy would not be lost. He carved a bust with the words, “Birthplace of Franklin” above the front entrance on Milk Street.
For more history regarding this site, including how you can visit this locale via one of our MP3 audio walking tours, check out our site here: iwalkedaudiotours.com/2011/06/iwalked-boston%E2%80%99s-bi...
IWalked Boston's Birthplace of Benjamin Franklin
The site at 1 Milk Street has actually been the former residence of two famous individuals in Boston and American history. In the 1600s the future wife of the founder of Boston, William Blackstone, lived at this location. If we fast forward to the next century, perhaps one of the greatest inventors of our time was born at this address, Mr. Benjamin Franklin.
It was at this address in a former two-story home that Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706. Ben was the fifteenth of seventeen children.
Franklin is, of course, best known for his early experimentations with electricity, the development of the public library system in the US, the conceptualization of paying it forward and as a member of the 5-person committee that helped draft our nation’s Declaration of Independence.
When the actual birth home of Franklin burned down in 1872, the builder responsible for erecting its replacement ensured that Franklin’s legacy would not be lost. He carved a bust with the words, “Birthplace of Franklin” above the front entrance on Milk Street.
For more history regarding this site, including how you can visit this locale via one of our MP3 audio walking tours, check out our site here: iwalkedaudiotours.com/2011/06/iwalked-boston%E2%80%99s-bi...