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Franklin Institute, in Philadelphia; chartered and opened 1824 "for the promotion of the mechanic arts," the first of its kind in the country. It was named for Benjamin Franklin. Since the 19th cent. it has been noted for its lecture series, trade exhibitions, investigations of new inventions, and work on governmental, industrial and scientific problems. The Journal of the Franklin Institute (published continuously since 1826) enjoys wide recognition, and its library is one of the outstanding technical collections in the country. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 1, 2007) and the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia (Feb. The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is among the first science centers in the U. He was recently awarded Engineering News Record's Award of Excellence and was named Franklin Institute Laureate upon receiving the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Civil Engineering. |
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