Franklin's Neighborhood

As a teenager, Franklin came to Philadelphia from Boston and walked along Market Street past a block of shops run by tailors, saddle-makers, joiners, wig-makers, inn-keepers, and printers. He later built his home in this neighborhood and remained closely tied to it for the rest of his life. In one Market Street dwelling he held his first job in Philadelphia, while another was the home of his future wife, Deborah. His close friend Edward Duffield also lived on the same block. Franklin knew the area's tradesmen well, was respected by them, and despite spending many years abroad, continued to regard this place as his lifelong neighborhood.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States