The Signevirist
Newsletter Archive - 2025
Explore our collection of quarterly newsletters from the Fire Mark Circle of Americas
The Signevirist - Spring 2025
The Fire Mark Circle of the Americas newsletter highlights the upcoming 2025 Annual Convention in Memphis, Tennessee, with free registration and exciting excursions. The convention will feature a Fire Museum of Memphis visit and other historical attractions. The newsletter also delves into the history of American fire marks, specifically the United Life, Fire and Marine Insurance Company, which operated in several states with a complex and sketchy financial history.
The Signevirist - Winter 2025
The Fire Mark Circle of the Americas newsletter explores the mystery of fire mark B.240, attributed to the Eagle Fire Insurance Company in Boston, Massachusetts, but found in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with symbols suggesting a possible British origin. Research reveals connections to a British mark, B.998, and raises questions about the marks true identity and purpose. The investigation highlights the complexities of fire mark collecting and the need for further research to uncover the marks history and significance.
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