At one time, in the 1700’s and early 1800’s, fire marks (also known as fire insurance marks or firemarks) were affixed to various buildings in a number of this region’s communities. These plaques (made of lead or copper) were an indication that the building was insured, and the plaque (the fire mark) signified the insuring company.
For additional information about fire marks, please visit:
Wikipedia: Fire insurance marks
American Fire Marks - A Good Story
Firemark Circle of the Americas
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