FIRE MARK FA: Fire Association of Philadelphia Hydrant Plaque- 1836 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 first
association 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 Fire Association of Philadelphia Fire Mark has the number 1836 at the top of it and measures approximately 7.0" X 13.5". The mark/plaque is a cutout/silhouette design of cast metal (non ferrous) construction and was made by the Sexton Company. The mark has a nice vintage look to it with paint chipping on the front.
This would make a great addition for any fire mark, fire fighting or insurance memorabilia collector.
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 suffer greatly if the building was 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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