Attractions and economy Franklin, Indiana
franklin, in post office cornerstone
downtown franklin noted number of well-maintained, older houses , brick streets. landmark buildings include johnson county courthouse , artcraft theatre. due west of artcraft city hall, colonial revival building constructed in 1936 used post office. designed architect louis a. simon under postmaster general james farley. original site of federally commissioned works progress administration (wpa) mural painted franklin artist jean swiggett, started career during difficult years of great depression. wpa work moved new post office when built federal government. in 1980s, private non-profit group, franklin heritage, inc., formed citizens preserve , restore historic assets new purposes. owns artcraft theatre , making community center film, art, , special events.
the franklin parks , recreation department maintains several miles of walking trails through city, connect various parks, community centers, public library, , public pool. due flood damage, long park along creeks closed summer of 2008.
the city site of franklin college, four-year liberal arts college established in 1834 , first in state admit women. students add life of town , college events open community.
the daily journal local newspaper in franklin , covers news in of johnson county.
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