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CG visited the quarry to position the quotes on the granite slabs. Benjamin Franklin’s Way A Gift of the Class of 1962 Wisdom to Follow CG worked with the University of Pennsylvania and its Class of 1962 representatives to enhance a major promenade in the heart of Penn’s campus. CG integrated words of wisdom from Benjamin Franklin into the walkway, which is already home to Penn’s famous “Ben on the Bench.” In addition to studying historic fonts, CG had numerous types of granite tested, with varying carving techniques, to determine the most engaging and appropriate option. University of Pennsylvania Class of ‘62 Benjamin Franklin’s Way

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CG visited the quarry to position the quotes on the granite slabs.

University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1962 WalkGranite Entrance SignLayout 1

November 10, 2008

5 1/4” type

2 1/16” type

3 5/8” type Benjamin Franklin’s Way

A Gift of the Class of 1962

Wisdom to Follow

CG worked with the University of Pennsylvania and its Class of 1962 representatives to enhance a major promenade in the heart of Penn’s campus. CG integrated words of wisdom from Benjamin Franklin into the walkway, which is already home to Penn’s famous “Ben on the Bench.” In addition to studying historic fonts, CG had numerous types of granite tested, with varying carving techniques, to determine the most engaging and appropriate option.

University of Pennsylvania Class of ‘62Benjamin Franklin’s Way