Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia

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The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia is the oldest builders' organization in the United States and the oldest of all trade bodies in Philadelphia. It was organized along the lines of the companies of England in 1724. The Friendship Carpenters' Company was formed in 1769 and united with the Carpenters' Company in 1786.

From the description of Papers, 1683-1983. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 154297988

From the guide to the Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia Records, 1683-1983, 1683-1983, (American Philosophical Society)

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associatedWith Carpenters' Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Carpenters' Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.). corporateBody
associatedWith Friendship Carpenters' Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Jones, Samuel person
associatedWith Jones, Samuel. person
associatedWith Kirkbride, Beatrice H. person
associatedWith Kirkbride, Beatrice H., person
associatedWith Stafford, John, fl. 1783-1806. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Philadelphia (Pa.)
United States
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Business and Skilled Trades
Carpenters
Guilds
Guilds
Labor unions
Philadelphia History
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Corporate Body

Active 1683

Active 1983

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