Repository: Fireman's Hall Museum / Place: Philadelphia (Pa.) / Creator: Fire Insurance Patrol of the City of Philadelphia. / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1950">1950</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1954">1954</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Repository Fireman's Hall Museum Place Philadelphia (Pa.) Creator Fire Insurance Patrol of the City of Philadelphia. Year 1950 to 1954

Extent:: 11.75 linear feet
Abstract:: The Fire Insurance Patrol of the City of Philadelphia was a corporation organized and funded by various fire insurance companies to protect and salvage property in or near to burning buildings. It was active from 1869 to 1962. Fire fighters employed by the Fire Patrol attended the same fires visited by the Philadelphia Fire Department, but with a slightly different focus to their work. The Fire Insurance Patrol of the City of Philadelphia records, 1869-1965, consist of fire log books, minute books, printed annual reports, and various financial and administrative records.

Held at: Fireman's Hall Museum [Contact Us]

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