This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: Presented to the City of Philadelphia by Mr. Justus C. Strawbridge; Original Published by: Allen in 1899 in 73 pages; Subjects: Speeches, addresses, etc., American; Memorial rites and ceremonies; Franklin Statue (Philadelphia, Pa.); Philadelphia (Pa.); Franklin statue; Franklin statue (Philadelphia, Pa.); Monuments; Biography