Image: Philadelphia Contributionship, House Fire Insurance, 212 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania)

Description: Philadelphia Contributionship, House Fire Insurance, 212 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania). (cropped) 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 and completed in 1836.
Title: Philadelphia Contributionship, House Fire Insurance, 212 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania)
Credit: GENERAL VIEW AND EAST (FRONT) ELEVATION, FROM SOUTHEAST Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Online Catalog: HABS PA,51-PHILA,141-1
Author: Theodore F. Dillon, Photographer,
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