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Philadelphia Contributionship, House Fire Insurance, 212 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

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Significance: Formed by Benjamin Franklin in 1752, the Philadelphia Contributionship is the nation's oldest mutual fire insurance company. The building in which the company is housed is a Greek Revival office and dwelling structure, designed by noted architect, Thomas U. Walter.

Survey number: HABS PA-1457

National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71000732

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1933 - 1970
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Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States ,  39.94702, -75.14801
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No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html

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