Franklin Fireplace Stoves - history of the fireplace insert

Invented by one of Americas most important and innovative forefathers, Ben Franklin designed the nations 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. Later improvements to Franklins original design included the addition of hinged or removable doors and decorated guards to prevent coal and ash from rolling on the floor.

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