Philadelphia Contributionship

Philadelphia Contributionship
Philadelphia Contributionship
Philadelphia Contributionship in 2009
Philadelphia Contributionship is located in Pennsylvania
Location: 212 S. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 39°56′48.05″N 75°8′55.19″W / 39.9466806°N 75.1486639°W / 39.9466806; -75.1486639Coordinates: 39°56′48.05″N 75°8′55.19″W / 39.9466806°N 75.1486639°W / 39.9466806; -75.1486639
Built: 1835
Architect: Thomas U. Walter; Daniel & Robert Knight
Architectural style: No Style Listed
Governing body: Private
NRHP Reference#: 71000732
Significant dates
Added to NRHP: May 27, 1971[1]
Designated NHL: December 22, 1977[2]

The Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire is the oldest property insurance company in the United States. It was organized by Benjamin Franklin in 1752, and incorporated in 1768.[3]

The current building at 212 South Fourth Street is a Greek Revival office and dwelling structure, designed by noted architect, Thomas U. Walter, and completed in 1836. The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977.[2][4]

Notable early directors included:
Name Occupation
William Coleman judge
Benjamin Franklin printer
Samuel Rhoads architect / master carpenter
Philip Syng silversmith

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