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Learn about the colonial city life in Philadelphia with focus on Benjamin Franklin's contributions, inventions, and influences. Explore the historical significance of Elfreth's Alley and the vibrant urban landscape during the colonial era.
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Colonial City Life By: Paydon Whitehill & Megan Sands
BenjaminFranklin • Invented the first Hospital , fire house, electricity , and the first Public Library • Nick name “Ben” • Printed the first newspaper • One Scientist using his experiment died(Electricity) • Franklin arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1723
Elfreth's Alley • Elfreth's Alley is located in Philadelphia • It has been an alley since the 1700’s • This is still an alley today
Philadelphia • Largest city in the colonial times • Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania • One of the many cites in the colonial times • Cities :Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Charleston, and of course Newport