Benjamin Franklin wore many hats during his life: an ambassador, an author, a founding father, a printer, a postmaster, scientist. But perhaps most importantly, he was an inventor who dedicated his life to finding solutions to common problems and inventing new technologies. Benjamin Franklin is regarded as one of the most successful and popular inventions […]
Two hundred and seventy years ago on Friday, February 4, 1752, Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette posted the following notice, alerting Philadelphians to a new opportunity: The subscribers to the articles of insurance of houses from fire, in and near the city of Philadelphia, are desired to meet on Saturday next, at three a clock in the […]
Read more about Fire Marks by clicking: https://1752.com/blog/about-us/history/. Have you ever been walking around the city of Philadelphia and noticed some plaques or markers on the older buildings? Ever been curious what they are and what they represent? Well we got the answers for you! Beginning in the 1750s some American insurance companies […]
By Carol W. Smith, Archivist, The Philadelphia Contributionship Over the years the records of The Philadelphia Contributionship have been used for multiple types of research. Homeowners seeking to restore their homes look to see if a survey existed; genealogists check to see where their ancestors lived. Scholars use them for even more varied purposes; architectural […]
Ever wonder what a difference a day makes - or in this case 91,312 days -in the workings of The Philadelphia Contributionship? Two hundred and fifty years ago today, on April 15, 1771 the Board of Directors met a week after the annual meeting of members on April 8, 1771. That Annual or General meeting […]
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In August, at age 79, we bought our dream house. In October we learned the sewer system was comletely destroyed and a sinkhole had formed under our house. We had only had our insurance with the Philadelphia Contributionship for 2 months when this happened. I checked our coverage with Karen...
Tori H. Camp Hill, PA 17011
I have had a last 5 months to forget. During this Covid pandemic so many people have negative memories of the year gone by. One bright memory to remember is the caring, kindness, and efficient attention showed to me by Karen S. at the Philadelphia Contributorship. I am thankful and...
Yovanny M. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
During the most recent storm, I experience property damage. I called my insurance carrier and was quickly assigned to Laurie D, she went out of her way to ensure I understood the process. She demonstrated patience and compassion when explaining the process and next steps. Additionally, after giving me very...
Sherwin A. Williamstown, NJ 08094
In August, at age 79, we bought our dream house. In October we learned the sewer system was comletely destroyed and a sinkhole had formed under our house. We had only had our insurance with the Philadelphia Contributionship for 2 months when this happened. I checked our coverage with Karen...
Tori H. Camp Hill, PA 17011
I have had a last 5 months to forget. During this Covid pandemic so many people have negative memories of the year gone by. One bright memory to remember is the caring, kindness, and efficient attention showed to me by Karen S. at the Philadelphia Contributorship. I am thankful and...
Yovanny M. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
During the most recent storm, I experience property damage. I called my insurance carrier and was quickly assigned to Laurie D, she went out of her way to ensure I understood the process. She demonstrated patience and compassion when explaining the process and next steps. Additionally, after giving me very...
