Afro-American Insurance Company

Neighborhood:Center City

Address:
159, 529 Lombard St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Significance:
The first known insurance firm to be owned and operated by blacks, the Afro-American Insurance Company was formed here in the early 19th century to provide blacks a Christian burial. The company's leaders included Joseph Randolph, William Coleman and James Porters.

Philadelphia Historic District:Society Hill Historic District (3/10/1999; 529 Lombard St.)