Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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Namesake | Benjamin Franklin |
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West end | Eakins Oval |
Fairmount Park | |
East end | Arch Streets |
Logan Square | |
Length | 1. 0 mi (1. 6 km) |
Major cities | Philadelphia |
Did you know | Right after the Benjamin Franklin Parkway curves around Logan Circle it passes two marble pylons that together form the Civil War Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial. |
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ID | 936770 |
About Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, commonly abbreviated to Ben Franklin Parkway, is a scenic boulevard that runs through the cultural heart of Philadelphia. Named for Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, the mile-long Parkway cuts diagonally across the grid plan pattern of Center City's northwest quadrant.