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Union Fire Company records

The Union Fire Company, Philadelphia's first volunteer fire-fighting organization, was founded in 1736 by Benjamin Franklin and 24 other leading citizens. It was dissolved in 1843. The minutes, 1736-1843 (2 volumes), are primarily concerned with financial matters and the maintenance of equipmen...

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Corporate Author: Union Fire Company (Creator)
Collection:Union Fire Company Records
Collection Number:LCP.in.HSP237
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects and Genres:
Clubs and Associations > Philadelphia > 18th century.
Clubs and Associations > Philadelphia > 19th century.
Fire Fighters > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > 18th century
Fire Fighters > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > 19th century
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Physical Description: 1.0 Linear feet 1 linear feet, 1 box, 2 volumes
Summary: The Union Fire Company, Philadelphia's first volunteer fire-fighting organization, was founded in 1736 by Benjamin Franklin and 24 other leading citizens. It was dissolved in 1843. The minutes, 1736-1843 (2 volumes), are primarily concerned with financial matters and the maintenance of equipment. There are also ledgers of members' accounts, 1797-1829 (2 volumes), and miscellaneous papers relating to the Company's land interests.

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