Invented by one of America’s most important and innovative forefathers, Ben Franklin designed the nation’s first freestanding, open-faced fireplace. The Pennsylvania Fireplace was an 8-plated cast iron fireplace that could be placed in a room where a built in fireplace was unavailable. The Franklin style stove offers a cleaner, more efficient alternative to the traditional fireplace while still offering the timeless appeal and charm of a full view of the burning fire. The full view of the fire offered by the Franklin style stove has a timeless charm that is as cherished today as it was yesterday.