The Signevirist
Newsletter Archive - 2019
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The Signevirist - Fall 2019
Fire Mark Circle of the Americas members attended the 2019 convention in Alexandria, Virginia, where they explored local history, fire history, and toured museums, including the Friendship Fire Company Museum and the National Museum of American History. Highlights included viewing rare fire marks from the CIGNA Collection.
The Signevirist - Summer 2019
This issue of the Fire Mark Circle of the Americas newsletter highlights historical fire insurance facts, including protests against increased fire hazards at Independence Hall and the closure of the Hope Mutual Insurance Company of Philadelphia. It also features articles on insurance company actions and policies from the 19th century.
The Signevirist - Spring 2019
The Fire Mark Circle of the Americas newsletter highlights the history and principles of perpetual insurance, particularly in Philadelphia, and its early adoption by mutual companies such as the Philadelphia Contributionship and Mutual Assurance Company. The newsletter also touches on the significance of fire marks in this context.
The Signevirist - Winter 2019
This issue of the Fire Mark Circle of the Americas newsletter explores the history of the Firemens Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey, and features a discussion on collecting fire marks, including the stories behind favorite marks in collectors collections.
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