The Philadelphia Contributionship
Inscription
for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire ------ Oldest fire insurance company in America. Founded in 1752 by Benjamin Franklin and his friends.
Location
Address212 S 4th St., Philadelphia
CityPhiladelphia
CountyPhiladelphia
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.947190, -75.148090
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