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This Saturday, widely published genealogist Melinda Kashuba presents “Heat Up Your Genealogical Research with Fire Insurance Maps,” a look at the rich historical details to be found in urban fire insurance maps. These records can reveal insights about individual properties, neighborhoods, and the broader transition of America from a predominantly rural society in the 19th century to an urban one by the end of World War I. This is a FREE presentation, but preregistration is required. Sign up at EventBrite.

(Image: 1887 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of San Francisco)