Philadelphia Contributionship
Philadelphia Contributionship, Insurance company headquarters in Society Hill, Philadelphia, United States.
The Greek Revival building at 212 South Fourth Street features a marble cornice between the third and fourth floors and a mansard roof structure.
Benjamin Franklin established the Philadelphia Contributionship in 1752 as the first property insurance company in America, which received incorporation status in 1768.
The organization introduced systematic property inspections and risk assessments, setting standards that transformed the insurance industry throughout the United States.
The building maintains its original function as an insurance company, providing coverage for homeowners and properties across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The company required insured buildings to display metal firemarks, which guided firefighters to protect specific properties during the colonial period.
Location: Pennsylvania
Website: https://1752.com
GPS coordinates: 39.94693,-75.14798
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:00
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