Library Company of Philadelphia
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How Philadelphia Invented Modern America — and Why It Still Matters
While most American cities have a history, Philadelphia has a blueprint. Much of the concepts that are common in American society — from public libraries…
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Rare Ben Franklin Memorabilia, Recently Displayed At Library Company of Philadelphia, To Be Auctioned in June
Dozens of memorabilia that once belonged to Benjamin Franklin are soon going up for auction, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Franklin memorabilia…
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Historic Merger Set for Temple University and Library Company of Philadelphia
The Library Company of Philadelphia, established in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin, will merge with Temple University, linking the university’s research and grant-writing initiatives with the…
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Benjamin Franklin Can Be Credited For Inventing the Library As We Know It Today
Founding father Benjamin Franklin was a versatile inventor, and one of his many contributions to humanity include libraries as we know them today, writes Elizabeth…
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