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How Franklin’s Grave Became A Monument And Philadelphians Were Persuaded To Like It
History

How Franklin’s Grave Became A Monument And Philadelphians Were Persuaded To Like It

Nearly 70 years after Benjamin Franklin’s death, public outcry demanding honor for the Founding Father transformed a battered, overgrown gravesite into a popular tourist destination. But the real story isn’t at all what we’ve been told. Join Mark Dixon as he uncovers truth and public deception behind the hole in the wall at Benjamin Franklin’s grave

World Heritage City? Not Exactly
Preservation

World Heritage City? Not Exactly

Reporter Ryan Briggs parses the meaning of the recent inclusion of Philadelphia in the “Organization of World Heritage Cities” and has a look at what it might mean for historic preservation

Center City Churches Open Their Doors For Sacred Spaces Tour
Preservation

Center City Churches Open Their Doors For Sacred Spaces Tour

This Sunday, thirteen historic Center City churches will open their doors to the public for free, self-guided tours


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