Philadelphia Contributionship

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.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Independence Hall and First Bank of the United States.

Independence Hall

Museum

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Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. Independence Hall is situated 1,100 feet northwest of Philadelphia Contributionship.

First Bank of the United States

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The President, Directors and Company of the Bank of the United States, commonly known as the First Bank of the United States, was a national bank, chartered for a term of twenty years, by the United States Congress on February 25, 1791. First Bank of the United States is situated 890 feet northeast of Philadelphia Contributionship.

Second Bank of the United States

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The Second Bank of the United States was the second federally authorized National Bank in the United States, chartered under the Madison administration. Second Bank of the United States is situated 860 feet north of Philadelphia Contributionship.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Society Hill and Old City.

Society Hill

Neighborhood

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Society Hill is a historic neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, with a population of 6,215 as of the 2010 United States census.

Old City

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Philadelphia's Old City is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.