Insurance policies, 1896-1932.

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Insurance policies, 1896-1932.

Insurance policies, issued to the State of Illinois for Illinois and Michigan Canal property, include issuing insurance company name; policy type (e.g., fire insurance); issuance and expiration dates; coverage amount; premium amount; policy number; and structure type insured.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7393650

Illinois State Archive

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Illinois and Michigan Canal (Ill.)

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