Phil Thomason Lecture

As historians and culture workers, many of us are already aware of the usefulness and appeal of Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, detailed historical maps of U.S. cities and towns, which were created from the 19th century through the mid-20th century to assist fire insurance companies in assessing structural fire risks and liabilities.

As we know, there's always more to learn! Join us on your lunch break for this lecture delivered by Phil Thomason, Nashvillian and speaker on historic preservation issues.

Thomason serves as an Advisor to the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is the principal of one of the nation's oldest historic preservation firms, Thomason and Associates. Phil has completed over 800 projects in thirty-six states across the country.

Founded by author, historian, and community leader Dr. Jean Roseman, the Nashville History Club meets every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. for an in-depth exploration of one aspect of Nashville's intriguing…