History of Franklin Elementary

Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet is named after Benjamin Franklin, one of the most extraordinary human beings the world has ever known. Born into the family of a Boston candle maker, Benjamin Franklin became on eof the most famous Americans of his time. He helped found a new nation and defined the American character. He was a writer, civic leader, inventor, ...genius. His writings in "Poor Richard's Almanac" are still popular today. The first Franklin Elementary School in San Diego was built in 1903 at Union and F Street and was called the 5th Ward School. It moved to its present site at 4481 Copeland Avenue in 1929.