Chemical Engine No. 1
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Coordinates 37.540647, -77.433369
Direction 52° (E)
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Source:
The Valentine
Collection:
George D. Rust Photograph Collection
Date:
Circa 1895
Region:
Richmond, Virginia
(inherited from source)
Description:
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire (chemical) engine with hose and two side tanks; man in civilian clothes at driver's seat; another man in civilian clothes stands at rear of engine; children on sidewalk in background; likely 908-910 E. Broad Street, in the Court End area, Richmond, Virginia; this company had two pieces of equipment, a hose wagon (to carry equipment and hose) and steam pumper (to pump water from fire hydrant). Inscription: Printed __"Chemical Engine - No. 1." __Bottom of photograph __Printed in white ink Geographic Description: Richmond, Va. --Broad Street (Richmond, Va.) --Court End (Richmond, Va.)
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By:
mhpob
Date:
Dec 15, 2025
Total:
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Dec 15, 2025 9:45 PM
37.540647, -77.433369
52°
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