👉 Franklin's, also known as Franklin's Academy or Franklin's Hospital, is a historical figure in American history. It was founded by James Franklin in 1825 to provide medical care and education for children living in poor areas of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school was named after its founder, James Franklin, who was a prominent member of the Boston Tea Party movement against British taxation of American trade. Franklin's Academy was one of the first schools in the United States that provided free tuition