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Benjamin Franklin House at 36 Craven Street in the heart of London is a heritage 'gem.' The world's only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin was opened to the public for the first time on 17 January 2006, Ben Franklin's 300th birthday, as a dynamic museum and educational facility encompassing:
A Historical Experience - presenting the excitement and uncertainty of Franklin's nearly 16 years in London using his historic rooms as staging for a drama which seamless integrates live performance, and cutting-edge lighting and projection technology.
A Student Science Centre - encouraging Franklin's boundless spirit of enquiry through hands-on experimentation with scientific discoveries from Franklin's London years, juxtaposing past and present knowledge.
A Scholarship Centre - featuring research facilities, including a full-set of the published Papers of Benjamin Franklin, as a focal point in Europe for study of Franklin and the myriad subjects with which he was associated.
The House, built circa 1730, is architecturally significant. It holds a Grade I listing and retains a majority of original features (central staircase; lathing; 18th century paneling; stoves; windows; fittings; beams; brick, etc) 'unimproved' over time.
The House, as world's only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin, is historically significant:
•Franklin lived and worked there for sixteen years on the eve of the American Revolution
•First de facto US Embassy - holds a special place in Anglo-American history
•Fascinating history of medicine dimension - Franklin's landlady's son-in-law ran an anatomy school from Craven Street
The House has gained official recognition:
•First site outside the US to gain Save America's Treasures designation
•Recognised by Tercentenary Committee (celebrating 300th anniversary of Franklin's birth in 2006) established by President George Bush
•Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 'Milestone' location.
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