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Phoenix Fire Office

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Bryan Mawer says "In 1782, the Phoenix Fire Office was established by sugar refiners for sugar refiners, prompted by objections to the excessive rates charged by the existing insurance companies, including the Sun Fire Office."

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Phoenix Fire Office

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Theodore H. Bryant

Theodore H. Bryant

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Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Westminster penny post

Westminster penny post

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Building, Commerce

1 memorial
W. Beeson & Sons

W. Beeson & Sons

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Group, Commerce

1 memorial
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Group, Commerce

1 memorial

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Group, Commerce, Craft / Design

1 memorial