FIRE MARK FA: Fire Association of Philadelphia Insurance Co Hydrant- MARKER/SIGN

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FIRE ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA
In 1817, five Hose Companies and eleven Engine Fire Companies formed the Fire Association of Philadelphia, becoming the nation's firstassociation
of volunteer fire departments. The Fire Association issued their first fire mark that same year.
This fire mark showed an old fire plug with a length of hose and the initials of the Association on either side. The original marks were of cast iron or lead construction. One of their Fire Marks has been on Independence Hall since the 1800's. The Fire Association later became Reliance Insurance Company, which ceased doing business in 2000, ending a 183 year history.
This mark measures approximately 6.750" X 10.625" and is of cast armetale construction with mounting holes at the top and bottom. It was cast by John Wright.
The mark had an unpainted surface which has a silver/pewter look and feel about it. Check out our other armetale fire mark listings. Rarer fire mark which is not reqularly seen for sale. It would make an excellent addition for fire mark, fire fighting, insurance memorabilia collector, or insurance company employee or retiree
American insurance company's fire marks were placed on the exterior of a house and were intended to discourage malicious arson by showing that the owner would not greatly suffer if the building were destroyed. Additionally, the mark stood as a guarantee to fire brigades that the insurance company which insured the house in question would reward handsomely the brigade extinguishing a blaze on the premises.
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