Union Fire Company (1736-1843) - Philadelphia, PA
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This marker containing info on the first volunteer fire department is located on Market St. between 2nd and 3rd Streets in Philadelphia.
Waymark Code: WMZCB2
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2018
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The marker states:
"This first truly volunteer fire company in the US served as a model for others across the nation. Members, including Ben Franklin, purchased tools stored here in Grindstone Alley, helped provide a fire bell, buckets, and an engine for the city, and developed the idea of fire insurance."
Marker Name: Union Fire Company (1736-1843)
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 10/01/2011
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Market St., between 2nd & 3rd (Grindstone Alley)
Category: Cities & Towns, Government & Politics 18th Century, Invention, Police and Safety
Website: [Web Link]
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