The portico was replaced in 1866 by Collins and Autenreith, who also expanded the living quarters on the top two floors by adding a mansard roof.

[4][6] The Philadelphia Contributionship (TPC) was founded in 1752, largely through the efforts of Benjamin Franklin.

[6] Franklin's newspaper, The Pennsylvania Gazette, first began to advertise the upcoming (April 13, 1752) organizational meeting in its issue of February 18, with a notice that "All persons inclined to subscribe to the articles of insurance of houses from fire, in or near this city, are desired to appear at the Court-house, where attendance will be given, to take in their subscriptions, every seventh day of the week, in the afternoon, until the 13th of April next, being the day appointed by the said articles for electing twelve directors and a treasurer."

[6] The Philadelphia Contributionship is still up and running today, offering Homeowners Condo & Renters, Landlord Property, and Umbrella Liability Insurance Policies among other unique coverages.

The network of agents has since expanded to serve in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.