The Signevirist
Newsletter Archive - 2024
Explore our collection of quarterly newsletters from the Firemark Circle of Americas
The Signevirist - Fall 2024
The Fire Mark Circle of the Americas 2024 convention in Baltimore featured a gathering of 13 members, including a tour of the B&O Railroad Museum and the Maryland Fire Museum. The convention included a silent auction, dinner at a renowned crab cake restaurant, and a visit to the Maryland Fire Museums fire mark collection, which is expected to be expanded under the guidance of Museum Director Steve Heaver. The event provided a chance for members to connect and explore historical sites related to fire fighting and railroads.
The Signevirist - Summer 2024
The Fire Mark Circle of the Americas newsletter highlights the collecting of insurance industry badges, which are often overlooked in favor of fire marks. These badges offer a unique glimpse into the history of insurance companies and their employees, providing valuable information on company operations and events. By collecting peripherals like badges, enthusiasts can expand their knowledge of the insurance industry and its role in shaping contemporary history.
The Signevirist - Spring 2024
The Fire Mark Circle of the Americas newsletter highlights the discovery of a previously unknown plaster sign from the Fire Association of Philadelphia, which may be a molded clay design. A comprehensive list of known plaster signs, including several not previously documented, is also presented. The newsletter showcases unique historical finds, such as a 1893 letterhead from the Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Company featuring a dramatic firefighting motif.
The Signevirist - Winter 2024
The Fire Mark Circle of the Americas newsletter highlights the upcoming convention in Baltimore, with a focus on securing member commitments, and features an article on American fire marks, specifically the Residence Fire Insurance Company.
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