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SECURITYJun 30 · 11:00 UTCTHE HILLBarry Davis, opinion contributor

Remember Ben Franklin’s other legacy

The article discusses the fire risks in 1730s Philadelphia, where careless acts like carrying coals indoors or neglecting chimneys could lead to devastating fires. It references an anonymous letter in The Pennsylvania Gazette from February 1735, highlighting the era's public safety concerns.

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