One of Philadelphia’s most recognizable landmarks began construction in 1922 and was completed in 1926. It opened 3 days ahead of schedule on July 1st in preparation for the 150th anniversary of the birth of our nation. On any given day, not only will you see the 100,000 vehicles that cross it each day, you can also see the Speedline train that connects commuters from Philadelphia to Camden, NJ. Souls braver than I, can often be seen walking or jogging along the pedestrian walk way that sits above the traffic lanes. Originally called the Delaware River Bridge, it was renamed in 1955 and remains known as The Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

At 81 years of age, Benjamin Franklin was the oldest delegate to serve at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. This would mark Franklin’s final public service. Held at what is now known as Independence Hall, George Washington served as president as he sat in his famous Rising Sun Armchair. James Madison noted Benjamin Franklin saying:

"I have often ... in the course of the session ... looked at that sun behind the President without being able to tell whether it was rising or setting. But now at length I have the happiness to know it is a rising and not a setting sun."